New from PA - EAA Tanfoglio Witness PS 9mm

[Auriemma]

Hi all, and thanks for letting me in.
I'm new to your forum, new to handguns, and shooting. I shot BB guns as a kid, and stopped as a teen. Many moons later, I was invited to go fishing with coworkers to Central PA... a cabin in the woods. Surprise to me, the day started the day with shooting, pistols, rifles, etc. I enjoyed it, like I did when I was a kid. So I finally got the blessing of my wife, researched for a year, and finally bought my pistol... EAA Tanfoglio Witness PS 9mm. Then I scheduled a private training session at the local range. Did pretty well according to the instructor. I still plan on taking the Sheriff's Firearms Safety Course.

I'm really enjoying shooting again.

[mdcmn7]

Welcome to the group!!


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[Pilot]

Welcome! I am in S.E. PA also. Interesting choice for a first pistol. Looks like a Tanfo Witness CZ clone with a polymer frame. I am sure it shoots well.

[Auriemma]

That it is. EAA Tanfoglio Witness PS 9mm. My first choice was a Witness Elite Match. Since this was my first pistol, I felt starting with a less expensive model in the same vein, would be a good choice (just in case I didn't like it). It was a great choice for me. What sold me on this pistol was the fit of the grip to my hand, the great weight, and the smooth clean break of the trigger, for which it is known.

The dealer was selling it as a Witness P, not realizing it is a special run Grey Ghost, hence the grey polymer instead of black. I'm also keeping my eyes open for a .22 conversion kit.

Thanks for the welcome.

[tallball]

Welcome, and great choice!

I bought several dozen pistols before I finally bought my 9mm Tanfoglio CZ clone. I have bought quite a few since. It's still my favorite.

Recently I realized, "Wait, they make them in 45acp, too!" So, of course, I HAD to have one!

The 9mm is steel, but 45 looks a little like yours:

[keithdog]

Welcome from Indiana. That's a good looking gun. I hope you have many years enjoying shooting again.

[tahunua001]

welcome to the forum, and the sport. sounds like you're doing everything right, taking classes, doing research, consulting the wife on large purchases....

... shifting gears, I've been toying with the idea of a EAA witness for some time now, but for some reason can never find a decent deal on one. that and several other recent purchases have left the gun fund empty.

[lee n. field]

finally bought my pistol... EAA Tanfoglio Witness PS 9mm.

Not a bad start.

[railroader]

Congratulations. I have the same gun. They are reliable and accurate.

[rt11002003]

Welcome, nice pistol. My Witness Tanfoglio is an Elite Limited in 9mm. I mounted a C-More red dot and a Henning trigger. Very accurate, easy to handle.

[GarandTd]

Welcome. I'm in Western PA. That's a nice looking witness. I've been reading up on the Tanfoglio and Sarsilmaz pistols as I too am looking to take the plunge into handguns. I think I've read all I can. At this point I need to get them in my hand to decide if they feel right.

[Auriemma]

GarandTD, I bought mine at a local show, but the dealer was G & C Enterprises out of Washington, Pa. That's out your way. They carry both Tanfoglio and SAR. If you go in, tell Carol Joe says Hi.

[sgms]

Welcome along. Good pistol there, I have a couple of EAA's witness pistols 1in 9 m/m the other is .45 acp and love them.

[Ruger480]

Welcome to the forum. I have that gun too, but in 10mm. LOVE it. So much so that's it my EDC.

[g.willikers]

Welcome and kudos for going about it the best way.
Wish more folks did it like you have.

[Auriemma]

Thanks all for the warm welcome.

My wife is NOT a gun fan. But she agreed under certain conditions: private training, safety course (3 weeks to go), range practice, and only one gun. The private training covered basic safety, and the basics of shooting. That was enough for her to see I was serious.

Believe me, I understand the responsibility involved and the consequences if I don't take it seriously. It's not just my life in jeopardy if I'm careless.

I'm still learning.

[jonnyc]

I wish you luck sticking to that one gun rule. I said that about 70 guns ago.
They're like kids.........you get more love to give with each gu.....kid.

[wbw]

Congrats on your new pistol. Tanfaglio makes some really neat pistols. I've got a Witness Elite Match and a Witness Compact. The triggers on both of them are way better than the triggers on any of my other handguns. The trigger on the Match is almost 1911 good.

Where are you in SE Pa.?

[Auriemma]

West Norriton. Just west of King of Prussia.
You're about 1.5 hours west of me, this side of Lancaster.

[jonnyc]

Royersford!

[Cosmodragoon]

That's a nice-looking first pistol. I've always wanted to try one of the polymer versions. That's one I pretty much have to buy to try though and funding is limited. Of course, my luck could change. The nice lady who shares the gun budget with me has been thinking about a Pavona.

Speaking of, your wife sounds like a lot of wives. Safety is crucial but some people are more sensitive than others. Remember that a lot of people don't grow up with guns but they do get hit with anti-gun propaganda throughout their lives and they do see guns in association with violent or bad things in media. By taking her concerns seriously, demonstrating a commitment to firearms safety, and enjoying yourself while you do; you might get her out to the range one day. Just be careful. She might like it and you could end up sharing your gun budget too!

[Auriemma]

Johnnyc... you're right up 422. Not to far.

Cosmodragon... thanks. The Tanfoglio shoots very well, and is not expensive. Mine was $325 out the door. My wife did grow up with guns, but because she and her sister were forced to go to the range to keep her brother (middle child) and dad happy, she can't stand them (or anything else he liked). He didn't have to what the girls wanted to do either. That still sticks in her craw. So sharing won't be a problem. That being said, she has been fairly supportive of my newest hobby/sport.

FYI: I just picked up a Laserlyte FSL-4 laser sight. Tiny little thing, fits well, though I did need to lightly file the rail slot so the bolt would go through. I'll let you know how it holds up to live fire.

[Martowski]

Congrats on the purchase and the reintroduction to the shooting sports. You're taking the right steps in firearms ownership and in keeping marital bliss!

[Cosmodragoon]

Auriemma, that's an opposite kind of problem. It could mean less hassle for you but it's sure to be a harder entry barrier for her. Still, if you never push but always leave a friendly door open, she might walk through it years down the road.

Meanwhile, here is a link to the Witness Pavona my wife has been considering. I told her I'd buy her a new gun for Christmas and she is still trying to choose. She is between two of the colors here and a couple other things. I've got to sit back and let her do her thing but I really hope she lands on one of these so I can shoot it!

http://eaacorp.com/index.php/guns/ha...y-tanfolgio-26

[GarandTd]

Is that Pavona the same as the B6P compact aside from the sparkles and lighter springs?