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Firearms => 10mm semi-auto handguns => Topic started by: 01deuce on August 02 2016 01:31:15 PM MDT

Title: Which witness next ?
Post by: 01deuce on August 02 2016 01:31:15 PM MDT
I am thinking of adding another 10mm and have it narrowed down to the witness Stock 2 and the witness elite limited ( I think). I already have a stock 3.
It would not be for competition but a range/ carry/ maybe some hunting. Price difference would be about $160.
If I went with the limited the first thing I would do is take off the mag well and put on full size grips.
When I carry the stock 3 it's cocked and locked, but I still am not 100% sure I want the single action only. Don't really know why. I have held both and like both.

Which witness and why ?

Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: sstewart on August 02 2016 02:59:55 PM MDT
I have a elite limited. But based on your comments I say
Hunter 10mm


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Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: 01deuce on August 02 2016 03:05:00 PM MDT
Quote from: sstewart on August 02 2016 02:59:55 PM MDT
I have a elite limited. But based on your comments I say
Hunter 10mm


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Since i plan to carry the 6 inch is probably a little to much.

 
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: DenStinett on August 02 2016 08:38:34 PM MDT
Here's how I handled that:
(https://i.imgur.com/2iTq6Ii.jpg)
5(4.85)" Longslide for the Range (can't legally hunt with it here) and the 3.6" Compact Upper for my DtD Carry
Title: Would the Witness Polymer Full Size...
Post by: jeffreybehr on August 03 2016 03:59:56 PM MDT
...be too far from your train of thought to consider?  14+1 capacity, SA/DA, and NOT expensive--mine was about $450 at CheaperThanDirt.com.
http://eaacorp.com/index.php/guns/handguns/witness-polymer-full-size-tanfoglio-59

I sure love mine.  In fact, it's the only 10mm pistol with a small-enough grip for my medium-sized hands, and it's the most-accurate pistol I've ever shot.
http://10mm-firearms.com/10mm-semi-auto-handguns/i-bought-another-another-10mm-pistol/
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: Bohica on August 03 2016 05:08:30 PM MDT
I agree with the Witness FS comment on accuracy for the price.  My witness is really accurate, and I paid 400 bucks new.

My next dream gun is the Witness Elite Limited Pro.
Not sure how much more accurate it would be for double the price.


Actually that would be a great thread for us spec- and stat- hungry shooters:

I would like to compare all 10mm pistols by group size at 25 yards divided by street price using a standardized ammo, maybe a factory range ammo like the Armscor product.

That would truly be a "bang for your buck" comparison across the board.

Members on this site could each contribute their bench-rest data and we can average.  My gut feeling is that there will be minimal gains in accuracy above the $500 mark, and maybe no statistical correlation with purchase price at all.  We could have three classes, the under 4 inch, the 4-5.9 inch and the 6 inch+ classes and compare. 

I leave that pipe dream to our esteemed moderators, but if there is interest I can start gathering data.

Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: Intercooler on August 04 2016 05:14:45 AM MDT
The SAO trigger is that much better. It's a Match or Hunter for you at this point.
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: 01deuce on August 04 2016 07:05:48 AM MDT
Quote from: Intercooler on August 04 2016 05:14:45 AM MDT
The SAO trigger is that much better. It's a Match or Hunter for you at this point.

That's what I was looking to hear. I think I will be getting the elite limited. 
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: Intercooler on August 04 2016 07:36:55 AM MDT
I have a 9mm and 10mm Limited. They both shoot great. If you aren't going to use some of it's features or like the magwell... the Match gets you most everything else with the trigger for $300 less.
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: 01deuce on August 04 2016 07:49:38 AM MDT
I would have to buy an ambi safety since I'm a south paw and even though it is just appearance, I already have a couple reverse 2 tone guns.
What else is different between the 2 besides safety, finish and mag well ?
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: Intercooler on August 04 2016 06:00:43 PM MDT
A bunch! Frame, trigger guard shape, barrel type, drilled for optic mount, sights and full length dust cover.
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: 01deuce on August 05 2016 10:57:05 AM MDT
Well I bought the limited. Hopefully it will get to my FFL by next weekend. I have been watching these for awhile and got it for what I think is a great price.
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: Intercooler on August 05 2016 01:05:45 PM MDT
How much are they running these days? I bought both of mine from Runzos, one after the other for about $1030 each.
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: 01deuce on August 05 2016 01:25:41 PM MDT
$1058 + $5.99 shipping
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: Intercooler on August 05 2016 02:48:50 PM MDT
You got a really good deal. They have all the buttons and whistles for sure!
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: 01deuce on August 14 2016 01:08:46 AM MDT
I picked it up Saturday morning.



(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q637/boesep01/IMAG0898_1_zpsdf89ktwq.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/boesep01/media/IMAG0898_1_zpsdf89ktwq.jpg.html)


The shorter magwell grips showed up instead of the without magwell grips, so these will be going back.

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q637/boesep01/IMAG0883_1_zps6iel4vbl.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/boesep01/media/IMAG0883_1_zps6iel4vbl.jpg.html)

I put on the fiber optic sight and had some Henning grips to put on after removing the magwell.

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q637/boesep01/IMAG0908_1_zpsh7zqe0tp.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/boesep01/media/IMAG0908_1_zpsh7zqe0tp.jpg.html)


It also looks like Tanfoglio switched from the LPA rear sight to something else.







Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: PCFlorida on August 14 2016 03:35:18 AM MDT
Wow, very nice!
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: 01deuce on August 20 2016 05:23:41 PM MDT
The full length grips showed up today.Re-profiled Safety and standard mag release are at metaloy to be plated. As soon as they return the Limited Custom Carry will be born !

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q637/boesep01/IMAG1096_1_zpsyra1fs8m.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/boesep01/media/IMAG1096_1_zpsyra1fs8m.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: Intercooler on August 21 2016 04:12:51 AM MDT
Looks great! If that rear site stays down compared to the LPA sight it's a win!
Title: Re: Which witness next ?
Post by: 14 GT-500 on August 21 2016 06:43:43 AM MDT
It look's killer :P But I think I myself like the looks of the wooden grips :) always like wood and steal in my guns.