Witness (Tanfoglio) pistols

Don357 · 12-06-2007, 11:59 PM

How come nobody ever talks about Witness pistols????
I have a Witness Polymer compact .45 ACP. I love the thing. Good balance, minimal recoil, and very accurate. I have to get to know my Itallian companion better before I can say more, but let's hear from other Tanfoglio owners.

troylaplante · 12-07-2007, 06:47 AM

Actually, we have discussed them a few times. Search the archives. I personally started at least one thread on the brand, so I know there are some posts on the board.

Windwalker · 12-07-2007, 07:22 AM

A friend has one in .45 cal. and loves it. I have fired it and it shoots good, however it is a little pricey for me.

JOEGUN94 · 12-07-2007, 07:42 AM

i own the full size 10mm all around good pistol, fits my hand very well, and would buy again if i found one locally.

phoenix79 · 12-07-2007, 07:51 AM

They're copies of the CZ75, that makes them a great gun

just_a_car · 12-07-2007, 10:45 AM

I've always wanted to pick up the EAA Witness 10mm semi-auto pistol with the metal frame. Seemed like a great little hand cannon. Just never had the chance to try one out and I don't buy pistols (that aren't C&R) without trying a model at the range first.

Don357 · 12-11-2007, 10:06 PM

I bought my poly frame compact .45 ACP from a pawn shop for $330. I found that MSRP is around the $375 to $425 range, so I can't complain to much. The same store has a steel frame full size .45 for $399 now. Used I think, but in almost new condition. The owner is talking about becoming a factory dealer if the guns catch on around here. Nobody knows what they are. Everybody has the Glock mindset. "There is no other gun made except Glock or a 1911". How STUPID can people be??? I'll put my Witness against any other gun any time. My TZ99 9mm also. FYI $230 used, and able to do 3" groups at 50 ft.

sniper1958 · 12-21-2007, 02:58 PM

Don - I have a Witness "compact" (actually it's the mid-size) steel .40. I love it! The only thing I DON'T like is the weight. It's a great home defense and range gun, but too heavy & thick to wear CC. I want to sell it and get a compact .40 poly frame. I may by-pass the .40 and got to a smaller .45 (but what to do with a bunch of .40 ammo????).

utahvarminter · 12-21-2007, 04:40 PM

cause they suck?

troylaplante · 12-21-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by utahvarminter

cause they suck?

And I am willing to wager that you have neither owned nor shot one before.

LiveToShoot · 12-21-2007, 07:21 PM

A good friend of mine has an older model, metal-framed EAA Witness 9mm.

On one of our outings we took it along to do some target shooting. His Witness was a sweet, solid shooter, magazine after magazine, and was also really accurate. We experienced no problems with my friend's Witness on our brief outing.

Should a Witness and I cross paths, I will give it a look over and most likely buy it.

Don357 · 12-23-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by utahvarminter

cause they suck?

I'll bet that he thinks that the only "REAL" guns are Glocks and 1911's.

SilverRun · 12-23-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Don357

I'll bet that he thinks that the only "REAL" guns are Glocks and 1911's.

Well, I have owned two and sold both of them. I am not going to talk bad about them but they were just not for me. I will say that in 10mm they do not put a heavy enough recoil spring in them. My first one had some feeding problems - may last did not. They are OK guns for the money, but they are not as good as Glock or mid-range or better 1911's. You tend to get what you pay for - typically. I don't plan on buying another Witness any time soon. By the way, I primarily own Glocks and 1911's now - just a coincidence as they are other good guns out there.

oldjarhead · 12-25-2007, 12:09 AM

I owned one in .40 caliber. It felt good, looked good, but I had way too much trouble with it. It was ammo particular, would not function with anything but the expensive ammo. Blazer was a total no-no, would fail to feed very often, and smokestack something ferocous. I tried to sell it butnobody was interested. I ended up giving that one to my ex also; along with my Helwan. Perhaps the .45 is better.

DWARREN123 · 12-25-2007, 03:44 AM

I have a Witness clone, it's called a CZ 75. Does that count?

big boomer · 12-25-2007, 12:41 PM

I lke dwarren123's comment that his cz75 is a clone(its the other way around of course) I have a witness in 38 super because I always wanted something in that cal. I haven't shot it much yet but its seems like a keeper so far and I would advise someone to buy one. They are priced affordable and shoot well and you can get them in many cal.

just_a_car · 12-25-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sniper1958

Don - I have a Witness "compact" (actually it's the mid-size) steel .40. I love it! The only thing I DON'T like is the weight. It's a great home defense and range gun, but too heavy & thick to wear CC. I want to sell it and get a compact .40 poly frame. I may by-pass the .40 and got to a smaller .45 (but what to do with a bunch of .40 ammo????).

Man... that's the exact model (with the exception wanting 10mm) that I wanted.

Hrm... Well, I'd be more than happy to feed that .40 ammo to my hungry "baby" GLOCK 27.

SwedeSteve · 12-25-2007, 04:49 PM

I have a 10mm Polymer. It'll digest anything I feed it, at any temp I dare to shoot at. Love this gun. Sold my glock 20. Too bulky for me. Just personal preference!

Aarant · 04-17-2008, 10:21 PM

I just bought a Force .45 cal. Anyone have any problems with the .45's? I have had several handguns over the years and when I picked this one up it seemed to "fit" my hand better than any I have owned. is there alot of differance in the felt recoil with the poly frame?

Pumpkinheaver · 04-17-2008, 10:30 PM

I had one in 9MM and it ate everything I fed it. Loved that gun and have considered getting another just haven't done it yet.

12-06-2007, 11:59 PM	#1
Don357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Semmes Alabama Posts: 273	Witness (Tanfoglio) pistols How come nobody ever talks about Witness pistols???? I have a Witness Polymer compact .45 ACP. I love the thing. Good balance, minimal recoil, and very accurate. I have to get to know my Itallian companion better before I can say more, but let's hear from other Tanfoglio owners.

12-07-2007, 06:47 AM	#2
troylaplante Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,223	Actually, we have discussed them a few times. Search the archives. I personally started at least one thread on the brand, so I know there are some posts on the board. __________________ troylaplante.com

12-07-2007, 10:45 AM	#6
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,522	I've always wanted to pick up the EAA Witness 10mm semi-auto pistol with the metal frame. Seemed like a great little hand cannon. Just never had the chance to try one out and I don't buy pistols (that aren't C&R) without trying a model at the range first. __________________

12-11-2007, 10:06 PM	#7
Don357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Semmes Alabama Posts: 273	Witness I bought my poly frame compact .45 ACP from a pawn shop for $330. I found that MSRP is around the $375 to $425 range, so I can't complain to much. The same store has a steel frame full size .45 for $399 now. Used I think, but in almost new condition. The owner is talking about becoming a factory dealer if the guns catch on around here. Nobody knows what they are. Everybody has the Glock mindset. "There is no other gun made except Glock or a 1911". How STUPID can people be??? I'll put my Witness against any other gun any time. My TZ99 9mm also. FYI $230 used, and able to do 3" groups at 50 ft.

12-21-2007, 04:40 PM	#9
utahvarminter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 487	cause they suck? __________________ My Photo Album

12-07-2007, 07:22 AM	#3
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,594	A friend has one in .45 cal. and loves it. I have fired it and it shoots good, however it is a little pricey for me.

12-07-2007, 07:42 AM	#4
JOEGUN94 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MARSHALL Posts: 160	i own the full size 10mm all around good pistol, fits my hand very well, and would buy again if i found one locally.

12-07-2007, 07:51 AM	#5
phoenix79 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 221	They're copies of the CZ75, that makes them a great gun

12-21-2007, 02:58 PM	#8
sniper1958 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 123	Don - I have a Witness "compact" (actually it's the mid-size) steel .40. I love it! The only thing I DON'T like is the weight. It's a great home defense and range gun, but too heavy & thick to wear CC. I want to sell it and get a compact .40 poly frame. I may by-pass the .40 and got to a smaller .45 (but what to do with a bunch of .40 ammo????).

12-21-2007, 07:21 PM	#11
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,071	A good friend of mine has an older model, metal-framed EAA Witness 9mm. On one of our outings we took it along to do some target shooting. His Witness was a sweet, solid shooter, magazine after magazine, and was also really accurate. We experienced no problems with my friend's Witness on our brief outing. Should a Witness and I cross paths, I will give it a look over and most likely buy it. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

12-25-2007, 12:09 AM	#14
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 820	I owned one in .40 caliber. It felt good, looked good, but I had way too much trouble with it. It was ammo particular, would not function with anything but the expensive ammo. Blazer was a total no-no, would fail to feed very often, and smokestack something ferocous. I tried to sell it butnobody was interested. I ended up giving that one to my ex also; along with my Helwan. Perhaps the .45 is better.

12-25-2007, 03:44 AM	#15
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 774	I have a Witness clone, it's called a CZ 75. Does that count? __________________ Have a nice day!

12-25-2007, 12:41 PM	#16
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 980	I lke dwarren123's comment that his cz75 is a clone(its the other way around of course) I have a witness in 38 super because I always wanted something in that cal. I haven't shot it much yet but its seems like a keeper so far and I would advise someone to buy one. They are priced affordable and shoot well and you can get them in many cal.

12-25-2007, 04:49 PM	#18
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,383 Images: 1	I have a 10mm Polymer. It'll digest anything I feed it, at any temp I dare to shoot at. Love this gun. Sold my glock 20. Too bulky for me. Just personal preference! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-17-2008, 10:21 PM	#19
Aarant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: south Texas Posts: 108	I just bought a Force .45 cal. Anyone have any problems with the .45's? I have had several handguns over the years and when I picked this one up it seemed to "fit" my hand better than any I have owned. is there alot of differance in the felt recoil with the poly frame?

04-17-2008, 10:30 PM	#20
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,340	I had one in 9MM and it ate everything I fed it. Loved that gun and have considered getting another just haven't done it yet. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!