[Shark32]

hey, i am wondering if any of you have any opinions of the newest EAA Witness polymer compact? how does it compare to the Walther P99 or the Magnum Research Baby Eagle compact polymer? looking for a 9mm or .40SW. thanks for your opinions.

BTW i love my Saiga 12 from EAA and have no problem getting another EAA gun.

http://eaacorp.com/handguns-witness-polymer-Compact-EI.html

http://www.waltheramerica.com/firearms/p99qa.cfm

http://www.magnumresearch.com/Expand.asp?ProductCode=MR9900RSL

[The_woodsman]

I am going to purchase a P carry in 9mm. I wouldn't bother with a P99 nor the baby eagle, but that's just my opinion. I plan on heavily modifying the P carry with parts from here:http://www.novaksights.com/
and here:
http://www.henningshootsguns.com/

[modifiedbrowning]

I am very biased as I own 3 P99s, but IMO the P99 is the best polymer pistol out there. The Witness polymer line is hit or miss from what I have read, also EAA has apparently terrible customer service.
I would buy the P99.
Check out www.waltherforums.com

[wally]

I generally like the EAA steel framed guns, but have had very poor results with the EAA Witness-P in 9mm and .40S&W, my Witness-P in .45ACP is fine though. Basic problem is the snappy recoil from hot 9mm and .40S&W loads causes the frame to flex leading to premature slide lock or worse, the mag losing control of the top round causing a "nose up jam". Maybe the new models with the rail fixes the issue, but in a 9mm or .40S&W CZ-like gun, why not just get the CZ? They have polymer models too.

I'd rule out the Baby Eagle because I don't like DA/SA operations. YMMV

The P99 is very nice if you like the trigger. I don't like the QA version since the decocker is still active, but with the long stroke of the AS (or original) removed it takes the gun out of action until the slide is partially retracted to reset the trigger. P99 can feel very good in most hands with the changeable grip inserts.

If I had to pick from only these three I'd go P99, but if you have an open mind, look at the S&W M&P, $50 rebate and two free mags coupon offer good through April, factory warranty second to none. Has interchangeable back straps like the P99 and a trigger I like better than the QA P99 (even ignoring the decocker issue).

The main problem with EAA customer service is they always insist you send the entire gun back at your expense, they did replace the cracked slide on my Witness 10mm Compact in 7 days FedEX drop off back to my door. S&W was a few days slower with my M22A, but they paid shipping back to them so I was only out my trip to FedEx to drop it off.

--wally.

[loop]

If you are capable of analyzing your malfunctions I'd go with the EAA. I have one in the polymer frame and it only took two trips to the range to make it 100 percent reliable.

But, I knew that when I was picking up brass 20 feet away and dealing with stovepipes my recoil spring was too strong.

nm, if you have to ask, go with the Walther. in the long run you have a better chance of being happy with your investment.

[NGIB]

A cheaper alternative to the Walther is a S&W 99, literally the same gun for less money. I have a pair and I love them. CDNN has some great deals on these (and a P99 as well I think). I have a steel Baby Eagle, and a Witness poly as well, and I like the S&W 99s much better as a general purpose pistol...

[jwxspoon]

I love my witness P Carry in .45, but I think it's too big for CCW. Great nightstand or car gun though.


jw