Pumpkinheaver
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I had one in 9mm. It was reliable, fairly accurate and fit my hand like a glove. In a moment of stupidity I sold it to my uncle. I would buy another one in a minute.
EAA Witness autos
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Herk
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OK, stupid question.
Is this pistol like some 1911's where holstering it loaded with one in the chamber requires the gug to be in the cocked and locked position? I think it's called condition one? Is it DA, DAO, or SA?
I like the cheapness of it, but have been scared off so far since I have heard of very bad customer service if something is wrong with it.
Thanks,
Raul
Is this pistol like some 1911's where holstering it loaded with one in the chamber requires the gug to be in the cocked and locked position? I think it's called condition one? Is it DA, DAO, or SA?
I like the cheapness of it, but have been scared off so far since I have heard of very bad customer service if something is wrong with it.
Thanks,
Raul
Herk,it`s DA with the option of carrying it cocked and locked if you like.
I have a 10mm full sized Witness. Pretty nicely made gun,not quite as nice as my CZ. The trigger wasn`t all that great but has smoothed out nicely. It`s suprisingly accurate. Reliability is as issue though,it`s okay with milder loads (up to Hornady and Blazer level) but it tended to lock the slide open on a partially full mag with the HOT Corbon 180gr. hunting loads. I swapped in some Wolff springs and did a little tweaking and it`s fine now.
VS. my CZ? The CZ is made a little nicer. The grip frame and especially beavertail tang of the Witness are even more comfortable than the CZ to me. The Witness safety can be engaged any time unlike the CZ which has to be cocked. The CZ has a slight edge in accuracy and is reliable as the sunrise.
I wish the Witness mags had flat steel baseplates. Of course I also wish for hi caps!
Marcus
I have a 10mm full sized Witness. Pretty nicely made gun,not quite as nice as my CZ. The trigger wasn`t all that great but has smoothed out nicely. It`s suprisingly accurate. Reliability is as issue though,it`s okay with milder loads (up to Hornady and Blazer level) but it tended to lock the slide open on a partially full mag with the HOT Corbon 180gr. hunting loads. I swapped in some Wolff springs and did a little tweaking and it`s fine now.
VS. my CZ? The CZ is made a little nicer. The grip frame and especially beavertail tang of the Witness are even more comfortable than the CZ to me. The Witness safety can be engaged any time unlike the CZ which has to be cocked. The CZ has a slight edge in accuracy and is reliable as the sunrise.
I wish the Witness mags had flat steel baseplates. Of course I also wish for hi caps!
Marcusnvrquit
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Carry Condition of EAA Witness...
Herk,
The Tan Witness line can be carried Condition 1(cocked & locked) or DA hammer down, safety on or off(the Witness line has a firing pin safety, pretty common these days). The only thing that some people don't like about the Witness is that to go from cocked to DA, the pistol must be decocked manually. With practice this isn't an issue to some, however for others, manually decocking a loaded cocked pistol is a "hair-raising" or nervous experience, regardless of how many times they may have performed it. Once decocked, the Witness is then DA/SA and the safety can be placed in the "On" position, unlike the CZ's which can not.
Marcus,
Had the same problem with my 10mm Compact Witness from the start. EAA corrected that problem after two trips back to them, for that and multiple other issues(read my aforementioned posts on other forums).
S.E. PA, hmmm?!? Do you compete in IDPA? Perhaps some day we'll meet on a range..., small world!
Herk,
The Tan Witness line can be carried Condition 1(cocked & locked) or DA hammer down, safety on or off(the Witness line has a firing pin safety, pretty common these days). The only thing that some people don't like about the Witness is that to go from cocked to DA, the pistol must be decocked manually. With practice this isn't an issue to some, however for others, manually decocking a loaded cocked pistol is a "hair-raising" or nervous experience, regardless of how many times they may have performed it. Once decocked, the Witness is then DA/SA and the safety can be placed in the "On" position, unlike the CZ's which can not.
Marcus,
Had the same problem with my 10mm Compact Witness from the start. EAA corrected that problem after two trips back to them, for that and multiple other issues(read my aforementioned posts on other forums).
S.E. PA, hmmm?!? Do you compete in IDPA? Perhaps some day we'll meet on a range..., small world!
I don`t but I`ve been meaning to try it. Easton Fish and Game isn`t too far from me. If it ever stops raining long enough for me to get some serious practice in (I don`t want to look like a *total* idiot ) I may get over there to try it out. Marcus
) I may get over there to try it out. Marcusnvrquit
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OT, but kept short....
Marcus,
Yes, do give the gang at Easton a try. I'm pretty sure that you'll be given a warm reception by Ted and his staff. Don't be offended by the "shepparding" that they give those new to IDPA, as it's done to insure safety for all. Another thing is, I've never seen any range "nazi's" or the like at any IDPA match to date.
I missed today's match, as a best friend's father recently passed this week and he's in from the left coast to take care of matters related. I'm there for him as he was for me years back when my father passed.
IAE, if you get up to Easton some time, drop a line and I'll welcome you to the fold! Shoot safe, shoot well!
Marcus,
Yes, do give the gang at Easton a try. I'm pretty sure that you'll be given a warm reception by Ted and his staff. Don't be offended by the "shepparding" that they give those new to IDPA, as it's done to insure safety for all. Another thing is, I've never seen any range "nazi's" or the like at any IDPA match to date.
I missed today's match, as a best friend's father recently passed this week and he's in from the left coast to take care of matters related. I'm there for him as he was for me years back when my father passed.
IAE, if you get up to Easton some time, drop a line and I'll welcome you to the fold! Shoot safe, shoot well!
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