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What do you think of the Witness line.....

robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
edited July 2002 in General Discussion
I am thinking of getting a 10mm, specifically the Witness model imported by EAA for Tanfoglio of Italy. What do any of you with experience with this gun think of its QUALITY and RELIABILITY? I know about the opinions of the 10mm, so you dont need to try to convince me either for or against it. I just need to know about the gun specifically. Sorry to sound snotty, I just wanted to make it clear I dont need to know about the caliber.

SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
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  • mcneely77mcneely77 Member Posts: 411 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Robsguns,
    I had a witness in 9mm back in the mid 90's. I loved it. Shot straight and felt really good in my hand. It was the steel version, not the polymer. The beavertail gave me a great grip, quick everytime. No sliding around the magazine well. I hope this helps. A friend has it now, I still shoot it on occasion when we go to the range. Probably around 2500 rounds through it now, and still shoots great.

    Do not mistake my kindness for weakness.

    IALEFI, ASLET, NRA, and proud owner of a pair of S&W revolvers.
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  • interstatepawnllcinterstatepawnllc Member Posts: 9,390
    edited November -1
    My luck with the witnesses has been spotty at best. Quality control could be better. A worst case scenario would be some ramp work and ejector tweaking. Good luck !!
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  • RugerNinerRugerNiner Member Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I once read that Tanfoglio is an old family Co. that's been in business for many years. I should have researched this before posting.
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  • rscoleman88rscoleman88 Member Posts: 4,250
    edited November -1
    Had a witness PS in 9mm A great shooting piece. Never once jammed and was damn accurate shoulda never sold it.

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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Currently own a Witness .45. Love it. Its reliable, accurate, and fits well in my hand. The only complaint I have with it is I think the finish on mine could have been a little better. Other than that I think they are currently the best gun for the money out there. Like you I also love the 10mm and have been thinking about ordering the 10mm slide and barrel for mine.
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  • dads-freeholddads-freehold Member Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    greetings, i agree with royc', i also have the witn. in 45 cal , i love the gun and my finish is in good shape, but it took several breaking in rds before it feed good and it still doesn't like hollow pts. ialso like the in frame slide design , a proven improvement on the old slabside design. respt. submitted dads-freehold

    rodney colson
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with everybody else. I consider the Witness line to be an excellent value and they are not overpriced simply because of a "brand" name. You may wind up with one of the very best 10mms you could buy, better than the S&W, probably.

    - Life NRA Member
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  • robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate all the input, feeling good about liking the Witness now, wasnt sure about it. I've read and heard mixed reviews, but from magazines, and you cant really rely on them. Anyone else with more input, good or bad, please keep them coming.

    SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
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  • dads-freeholddads-freehold Member Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    greeting again, i just thought i might add that altho i like the steel frames i have heard the polymers are less desiriable . altho i ran into a fellow in denver at an indoor range that had one in 9mm that seem to operate very good, he said he didn't have any major problems can't remember his name tho. but i remember an artical in spec. weaps. on the witn. 10mm (reputible writers) they called it thegun that the bren ten should have been. respt submitted dads-freehold

    rodney colson
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  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,642 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    d-f,

    Are you in Freehold, NJ? Spent many evenings there while stationed in Ft. Monmouth in the mid 60's. BTW, don't give any of those Freehold dad's my e-mail address!


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  • dads-freeholddads-freehold Member Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    greetings , to cbxjeff, no mesa az , denver co , and oakland ca . just bumming around visiting the kids. i can be e-mailed at dads-freehold@voidgate.org respt submitted dads-freehold

    rodney colson
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  • Captain 241Captain 241 Member Posts: 377 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Rob, Sorry I'm so late. Tried to get back to you sooner but all hell broke lose here. I just got back from camp where I took my 10mm witness and put 350 rds. thru it and I actully hit the paper every time. I like the way it fits in my hand. If you are used to the military 45 cal. you will like the feel of this weapon. I have the full size not the compact. You should shoot it a couple of times to get the grip of it. I really think you will like this one. Try it, you'll like it.
    Steve

    If you need a Second Shot, YOU NEED MORE PRACTICE
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  • robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks Captain, I wont tell you were late, better late than never, thanks for the input.

    SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
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