Rear sight options for EAA Witness (Full Size)

saands · November 15, 2005, 12:58 PM

Does anyone know if there are any aftermarket sights that can be made to fit into the rear dovetail of a Witness Full Size. My 10mm shoots a couple of inches high and replacing the sight would be SO much simpler than machining on this one to move the two dots down

I don't really want to machine on the slide as it is brand new and NOT in any need of refinishing at this point.

TIA,

Saands

Dfariswheel · November 15, 2005, 01:12 PM

The best thing to do is contact EAA.
They sell several different sights, including at least one that's adjustable.

They also will likely have different height rear sights to solve your problem.

If the gun is new, a different sight would likely be free.

Japle · November 15, 2005, 07:32 PM

Do a search here:
http://p201.ezboard.com/fczechpistols82792frm35

If you call EAA, there's a guy there named (IIRC) Brian who's a total jerk. You'll know in the first 10 seconds if it's him. Hang up, call back and tell the girl you want someone else.

John
Cape Canaveral

saands · November 15, 2005, 07:51 PM

I called the gal in parts at EAA and left her a message to get back to me. When she called back, she was nice enough and knew that they did stock 3 different heights of rear fixed sights - so that is progress. Unfortunately she didn't know which one I have and she transferred me to Paul (who has QUITE the reputation at the CZ Forum) ... but he wasn't answering the phone, so I will wait for his call and see if he is as rude as everyone seems to say. I have yet to have anyone at EAA actually answer the phone ... I've called a half a dozen times and it is always the case that I have to leave a message.

Does anyone know if the sights are marked for size? Mine has a "2" on the base ... I'm wondering if that means "medium height"

Thanks,
Saands

Peter M. Eick · November 18, 2005, 07:40 PM

My witness 10mm tore up an EAA supersight. They replaced it for free, and I replaced the recoil spring with a heavier one. The second one has lasted over 3000 rounds (the first failed in less then 700 rnds) so I think I have the problem licked. Keep it in mind.

WESHOOT2 · November 26, 2005, 03:31 PM

Can suggest the Brownells catalog........

November 15, 2005, 12:58 PM	#1
saands Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1999 Posts: 1,573	Rear sight options for EAA Witness (Full Size) Does anyone know if there are any aftermarket sights that can be made to fit into the rear dovetail of a Witness Full Size. My 10mm shoots a couple of inches high and replacing the sight would be SO much simpler than machining on this one to move the two dots down I don't really want to machine on the slide as it is brand new and NOT in any need of refinishing at this point. TIA, Saands

November 18, 2005, 07:40 PM	#5
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	My witness 10mm tore up an EAA supersight. They replaced it for free, and I replaced the recoil spring with a heavier one. The second one has lasted over 3000 rounds (the first failed in less then 700 rnds) so I think I have the problem licked. Keep it in mind. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

November 26, 2005, 03:31 PM	#6
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	uh-oh Can suggest the Brownells catalog........ __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

November 15, 2005, 01:12 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The best thing to do is contact EAA. They sell several different sights, including at least one that's adjustable. They also will likely have different height rear sights to solve your problem. If the gun is new, a different sight would likely be free.

November 15, 2005, 07:32 PM	#3
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	Do a search here: http://p201.ezboard.com/fczechpistols82792frm35 If you call EAA, there's a guy there named (IIRC) Brian who's a total jerk. You'll know in the first 10 seconds if it's him. Hang up, call back and tell the girl you want someone else. John Cape Canaveral

November 15, 2005, 07:51 PM	#4
saands Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1999 Posts: 1,573	I called the gal in parts at EAA and left her a message to get back to me. When she called back, she was nice enough and knew that they did stock 3 different heights of rear fixed sights - so that is progress. Unfortunately she didn't know which one I have and she transferred me to Paul (who has QUITE the reputation at the CZ Forum) ... but he wasn't answering the phone, so I will wait for his call and see if he is as rude as everyone seems to say. I have yet to have anyone at EAA actually answer the phone ... I've called a half a dozen times and it is always the case that I have to leave a message. Does anyone know if the sights are marked for size? Mine has a "2" on the base ... I'm wondering if that means "medium height" Thanks, Saands