I've been shooting my full size, steel frame Witness (circa 2005) in my local shooting league's Combat matches. I originally bought my pistol in .38 Super, but then I purchased conversion kits in .40, .22, and finally 9mm (since 9mm ammo is the least expensive for me to shoot in the matches). My Witness wore a set of gorgeous birdseye maple handles from Sam at www.czgrips.us and the gun has been flawless in every caliber, except for needing quality high velocity .22 ammo to function well in rimfire.
I saw a new Witness Match on GunBroker and I didn't know Tanfoglio was making them with a tactical rail. I really like the idea of a home defense gun with a quality light attached. I never use the double action aspect of my Witness so this Match looked really neat.
Two guys at work both want to buy my Witness, so I figured it was time to upgrade to the Match. This Match is in .40 S&W caliber and I'd consider using it as a duty gun as well...if I can ever find a duty holster that will hold it and a light.
I picked up my new Match on Christmas Eve and it's really great! The trigger pull is amazing. Zero overtravel. The pull measures just a hair over 5 pounds right now. I think it will lighten up when I shoot it. I tried my 9mm conversion kit and it seems to work just fine, but I'm excited to shoot it. The case the Match comes in is very well made. It comes with a plastic cleaning rod handle that has free spinning brass threaded sections along with a patch holder tip, swab, nylon brush and a brass brush.
The Match's barrel is 4 3/4", a 1/2" longer than the standard Witness barrel/slide combo. There is definitely some extra weight out on the muzzle that can be felt.
I really like the two tone look and my birdseye maple handles look and feel perfect too!
My Witness cost me $269 brand new in 2005 from CDNN. This Match was $530. I think these Tanfoglio pistols are of absolutely the best quality. My Witness has never failed to feed, fire, or eject with any of the three centerfire calibers. Despite changing calibers, each slide/barrel combo shoots to center of aim every time.
I really think the Tanfoglio Witness (imported by EAA) is one of the best values on the handgun market.
I can't wait to shoot my new, single action Match pistol!
-Steve
I saw a new Witness Match on GunBroker and I didn't know Tanfoglio was making them with a tactical rail. I really like the idea of a home defense gun with a quality light attached. I never use the double action aspect of my Witness so this Match looked really neat.
Two guys at work both want to buy my Witness, so I figured it was time to upgrade to the Match. This Match is in .40 S&W caliber and I'd consider using it as a duty gun as well...if I can ever find a duty holster that will hold it and a light.
I picked up my new Match on Christmas Eve and it's really great! The trigger pull is amazing. Zero overtravel. The pull measures just a hair over 5 pounds right now. I think it will lighten up when I shoot it. I tried my 9mm conversion kit and it seems to work just fine, but I'm excited to shoot it. The case the Match comes in is very well made. It comes with a plastic cleaning rod handle that has free spinning brass threaded sections along with a patch holder tip, swab, nylon brush and a brass brush.
The Match's barrel is 4 3/4", a 1/2" longer than the standard Witness barrel/slide combo. There is definitely some extra weight out on the muzzle that can be felt.
I really like the two tone look and my birdseye maple handles look and feel perfect too!
My Witness cost me $269 brand new in 2005 from CDNN. This Match was $530. I think these Tanfoglio pistols are of absolutely the best quality. My Witness has never failed to feed, fire, or eject with any of the three centerfire calibers. Despite changing calibers, each slide/barrel combo shoots to center of aim every time.
I really think the Tanfoglio Witness (imported by EAA) is one of the best values on the handgun market.
I can't wait to shoot my new, single action Match pistol!
-Steve