Could someone familiar with the EAA 10mm guns give a link that compares all the models or a quick rundown on the EAA 10mm models. Like SA/DA, barrel length, capacity, etc. Been thinking about picking up one of their models and not very familiar with their guns.
First....it should be an "elite". Those guns are built in Italy and are strong and reliable
Elite Match is the entry to these guns. Many here myself included have and love them. 4.75" barrel SA only.
There are several elite stock models. Basically custom shop DA/SA guns.
Elite Hunter is long slide SA as are the limited and gold team models.
Pictures and specs here:http://eaacorp.com/hand-guns/
I have four currently :o Over the years I have owned most models and can help with a few answers to these:
- Carry piece?
- Steel or Polymer?
- Single action or Double/Single action?
- Does metal finish matter to you?
- Will you compete with it or want a pistol with a competition magwell?
I'm of the opinion you are better off with a Steel Match on up to the Hunter.
Lower end Match
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x79/njbphotography/EAA%20ELITE%20MATCH/IMG_0932.jpg)
Upper end Limited
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/NorCaltrx450r/tanfogliowitnesselitelimitedleft.jpg)
Hunter if you like a Long Slide 6"
(http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/4214032112/12335469/img_3210.jpg_thumbnail0.jpg)
All three of those will give you 14+1 capacity.
I just purchased the witness p carry 10mm I was looking for something smaller and lighter than a 1911 for concealed carry. I had a glock 29 but I couldn't stand it. Does anyone know of holster options?
One for sale in here that might fit:
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=180692&page=28
Best place on internet for EAA/Tanfo information. If you ask there one of the members will know.
If I were to buy one Witness today, it would be the Elite Stock. DA/DA, hard chrome. Great for carry or range. A little more money, but not any more than you would spend on a decent 1911 or really a Glock 20 worked over by a custom shop and with great sights.
I've got a couple Glock 10mm's so I'm not really interested in anything plastic. Would like to get steel. I would say more for carry, but more for open carry in the woods type, not concealed. I am used to SA/DA guns so I would probably lean towards one of those, but not set on it. Would be open to SA.
Advice given so far is sound.
Choose a model that uses the 14 + 1 magazine capacity. The compacts that uses the 12 + 1 magazines are not reliable because of that magazine.
I have a Limited Pro and I love the thing. Eats everything and never fails with any of those loadings. It feels SO GOOD in the hand, is accurate, very decent SA/DA trigger, and the best darned carrying case I've seen short of some custom high dollar pistol.
Greg
The case on my Elite Match looked nice. But it imploded the first time I touched the latch. I wish it had lasted better.
Looking at the different models I'm thinking the Limited Pro may be for me. The Stock II also looks like it could be an option. Any one have experience with that one. Major diffrence between those two seem to be a 4.5 Cone Lock Barrel for the Stock II and a 4.75 Straight Competition Barrel for the Limited Pro. Anyone have experience with both barrels or guns?
You won't really tell a shooting difference between them. Do you want a 4.5" or 4.75" barrel? The other difference is the full length dust cover and cone barrel the S2 offers.
I also have a full size witness, so I can speak to the difference in handling between the two. it is really negligible. I would say go for the extra .25" personally.