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EAA Witness 9mm Review
I originally purchase the EAA Steel Witness 9mm (also known as the Tanfoglio T95 in some countries) a year or so ago because the I like the CZ75-type platform, the price was right, and it easily converted to 22lr. Here's what I've found so far: Pros: -Reliable. When the gun is in its' original 9mm configuration it's extremely reliable (I've personally never had a malfunction but my buddy borrowed the gun for a week and claimed he had one with his reloads). -Accurate. Most CZC75 variants are very accurate guns and this pistol is no exception. -Ergonomic. It feels great in the hand and the extended beaver tail allows you to get your hand very high up on the frame. -Modularity. Current production EAA Witness guns are built on what was formerly known as the 'large frame.' You can purchase a separate slide assembly (40, 45, 22, ect....) and they will all work on the same frame. The frame is the serial numbered parts so there's no need to go though a FFL. -Many (not all) of the aftermarket parts developed for the CZ75 will also work on the Witness. -Standard 1913 rail for mounting lights/lasers/bayonets/whatever else tickles your fancy. -It has a relatively low bore axis for a DA/SA gun due to the way the slide rides in the frame. -Weight. The all steel version weighs 33oz unloaded which makes it a pleasure to shoot. -Ability to be carried 'cocked and locked.' For many shooters this is a system we're used to and operating it is second nature. -Price. I purchased mine for under $400 with the 22lr kit included. They've gone up since then but they're still very affordable. Cons: -No decocker. -Only comes with 1 magazine -Finish. It's just a paint type finish that wears relatively easily. -The trigger has a little more overtravel than I'd like. That said, it does break crisply. Chronograph numbers: Winchester Ranger 115gr JHP: 1123fps, 322 ft/lbs energy Federal HST 124gr JHP: 1145fps, 361 ft/lbs energy Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P: 1253fps, 432 ft/lbs energy Here's a video with some shooting, disassembly/assembly, a discussion of the pros/cons, and a chronograph test: EAA WITNESS 9/22 COMBO HD VIDEO REVIEW LINK
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Nice writeup. I'm a fan of the Tanfoglio Witness line having a Match Elite and a Compact. They are two of my favorites.
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For me it just depends on the CZ. The newer CZs have much better triggers than the old school com-bloc ones; at least to me...
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December 5, 2012, 11:21 AM | #4 |
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Does it do 10mm also?
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It can but I'd tread lightly if putting a 10mm slide on it. Google "EAA Steel Witness 10mm Crack" to see why.
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Is this handgun the one you have?
Is this handgun the one you have?
Click here please,,, Early this year a friend of mine ordered this 9mm/22 LR combo,,, He and his two young sons shoot it in .22 mode quite a lot. Thanks for the review,,, My friend almost never shoots it in 9mm mode,,, So I was glad to read that yours runs well with centerfire ammo. I'm considering ordering one when Buds gets them back in stock,,, So again, thanks for the review. Aarond .
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^^^Yup, that's the one.
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I have one with the poly frame. I love, a great shooting gun. It is much more accurate than I am.
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I think this may be my next handgun purchase! I love the fact that you can convert it to .22 !! That's awesome..
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I have the EAA Witness Match in 9mm. Can I also get a .22 conversion kit for this and about how much would this cost?
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Yes; they'll work in your gun. They run $150-200.
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