EAA witness opinions?

1911luver · May 5th, 2008, 10:32 PM

For those of you who own a full size eaa witness pistols what do think of these guns? would you say they are a high quality firearm? Also are these guns cz clones or their own design? I like their wonder finish allot but want feed back before I take the plunge. Also does anyone where a good leather iwb rig can be found for these guns,or what holsters for other guns will fit it? Last thing is could anyone with a witness pistol please post some pics? thanks

sui-juris · May 5th, 2008, 11:54 PM

I borrowed a friend's EA Witness 9mm for a few weeks, it wasn't the wonder finish though.
My impressions were pretty positive, it wouldn't be my first choice for a CCW but as a home SD gun it'd be fine.
Good, solid gun, a little heavy, nice capacity. Probably one of the smoothest triggers I've ever shot but it was a bit long.
I liked the cocked and locked option too. Nice sights..
More affordable version of a CZ I guess you could say.

swiftyjuan · May 6th, 2008, 12:05 AM

I have 2, and they are keepers. Accurate, built like a tank, easy to take apart, and you can change barrels and mags and have another caliber! Oh yea, and reliable!

clarkston_cz · May 6th, 2008, 12:12 AM

Truthfully, my 10mm Witness has a superior trigger pull than my old 75B, but not my CZ-USA tuned 75B Stainless.

Tanfoglio offers a great gun at a good price, but I'd prefer a CZ in 9mm or .40 before the Witness.

That said. Because of all the fervor about the 10mm on my forum's
CZF Clone Club. I bought the Witness 10 for the platform (CZ75-my favorite)
and the awesome cartridge.

That was 8 years ago. I've been very happy since day one.

atctimmy · May 6th, 2008, 12:19 AM

My friend shoots competitively and his quote is "people in the know consider them sweet shooters". He is a SUPER shooter and has won lots of $$$ and competitions. He has a full size witness in 9mm for "stock shooting" ( I think thats what he calls it). If he shoots one they are good guns!!!

SoFloAuthor · May 6th, 2008, 08:57 AM

I've heard all good things about them

alwysbroke · May 6th, 2008, 02:28 PM

ive shot a witness 9mm that my neighbor owns next to my dreaded ,sigma sw9ve and its a sweet shooter ,nicely made ,feels great in the hand and i hate to say it but my sigma puts its shots dont laugh ,within a 12 inch circle at 15-20 yards once it settles in ,his witness easily halves that 4-6 inches with a few flyers my sigmas getting better i could barely get it on paper when new,its tightening up slowly or im figuring out the trigger.his witness was 349.00 i paid 299.00 minus the 50.00 rebate and 2 free mags,were both happy.

sniper58 · May 6th, 2008, 03:04 PM

I owned a Witness .40 for 5 years and loved it. Solid, tight fit and highly accurate. I shot over 5000 rounds without a hiccup. I recently sold it to buy another 1911 - to stay with one platform, one pistol, one caliber. Otherwise, I'd still have it. I can't speak to the CZ, but I am a Witness fan!

archer51 · May 6th, 2008, 04:54 PM

The EAA Witness is a CZ clone. I've held them before but never had a chance to examine one closely or shoot it. You might check full size CZ 75 holsters for fit.

obxned · May 6th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Don't let the low price fool you. These are nicely finished, accurate, reliable guns.

May 5th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#1
1911luver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 354	EAA witness opinions? For those of you who own a full size eaa witness pistols what do think of these guns? would you say they are a high quality firearm? Also are these guns cz clones or their own design? I like their wonder finish allot but want feed back before I take the plunge. Also does anyone where a good leather iwb rig can be found for these guns,or what holsters for other guns will fit it? Last thing is could anyone with a witness pistol please post some pics? thanks

May 5th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#2
sui-juris Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MI Posts: 418	I borrowed a friend's EA Witness 9mm for a few weeks, it wasn't the wonder finish though. My impressions were pretty positive, it wouldn't be my first choice for a CCW but as a home SD gun it'd be fine. Good, solid gun, a little heavy, nice capacity. Probably one of the smoothest triggers I've ever shot but it was a bit long. I liked the cocked and locked option too. Nice sights.. More affordable version of a CZ I guess you could say. __________________ " Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master." George Washington

May 6th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#3
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,033	I have 2, and they are keepers. Accurate, built like a tank, easy to take apart, and you can change barrels and mags and have another caliber! Oh yea, and reliable! __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

May 6th, 2008, 12:12 AM	#4
clarkston_cz Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lewis-Clark Valley Posts: 240	Truthfully, my 10mm Witness has a superior trigger pull than my old 75B, but not my CZ-USA tuned 75B Stainless. Tanfoglio offers a great gun at a good price, but I'd prefer a CZ in 9mm or .40 before the Witness. That said. Because of all the fervor about the 10mm on my forum's CZF Clone Club. I bought the Witness 10 for the platform (CZ75-my favorite) and the awesome cartridge. That was 8 years ago. I've been very happy since day one. __________________ FOR ALL OF YOUR CZ NEEDS! Holsters, Posters, & More! www.czforum.com www.cz-zone.com "CZimply The Best!" Not just a slogan, but a Tradition!

May 6th, 2008, 12:19 AM	#5
atctimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the man cave Posts: 1,158	My friend shoots competitively and his quote is "people in the know consider them *sweet shooters*". He is a SUPER shooter and has won lots of $$$ and competitions. He has a full size witness in 9mm for "stock shooting" ( I think thats what he calls it). If he shoots one they are good guns!!! __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! - I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

May 6th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#6
SoFloAuthor Ex Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Western edge of Th' Everglades Posts: 99	I've heard all good things about them

May 6th, 2008, 02:28 PM	#7
alwysbroke Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 30	great guns ive shot a witness 9mm that my neighbor owns next to my dreaded ,sigma sw9ve and its a sweet shooter ,nicely made ,feels great in the hand and i hate to say it but my sigma puts its shots dont laugh ,within a 12 inch circle at 15-20 yards once it settles in ,his witness easily halves that 4-6 inches with a few flyers my sigmas getting better i could barely get it on paper when new,its tightening up slowly or im figuring out the trigger.his witness was 349.00 i paid 299.00 minus the 50.00 rebate and 2 free mags,were both happy.

May 6th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#8
sniper58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,051	I owned a Witness .40 for 5 years and loved it. Solid, tight fit and highly accurate. I shot over 5000 rounds without a hiccup. I recently sold it to buy another 1911 - to stay with one platform, one pistol, one caliber. Otherwise, I'd still have it. I can't speak to the CZ, but I am a Witness fan! __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

May 6th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#9
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 2,580	The EAA Witness is a CZ clone. I've held them before but never had a chance to examine one closely or shoot it. You might check full size CZ 75 holsters for fit.

May 6th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#10
obxned Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OBX, NC Posts: 1,749	Don't let the low price fool you. These are nicely finished, accurate, reliable guns. __________________ http://www.obxammo.com/ There is only one gun law in this country, the 2nd Amendment. All else is bureaucratic nonsense that I choose to comply with or not at my discretion. When governments make laws, they must consider the unintended consequences.

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