First rounds - Compact Steel Witness

[Geeman]

I got this as a possible carry piece.  Lots I like, a couple things that are issues.

It feels good in the hand and points well.  Its not a reall small pistol, but its smaller that my the rest in my collection.  I like metal, and with that, its not going to be the lightest, so be it.  It is ok in fit and finish, sight picture is on, as is the double action trigger.  I think I'll like this one, but...

The dual recoil spring setup looks like it should belong in a bic lighter or something.  That thing is crap.  Its just two springs, one inside of the other.  They don't have separate seats, they rub on each other when the action is cycles.  Its WAY TO LIGHT FOR 10MM!!!  I had lots of falures to feed because the spring wasn't enough to strip the next round from the magazine.  I have to admit I don't undestand how that thing made it into production.  There were no double taps going to happen.  the time to close the action after the shot was just too long.

The second "issue" is how its going to be neceassary to limit the the OAL of the rounds because of the magazine.  I had a hell of a time getting ten rounds of 135g Underwood (1.255" OAL) into the magazine(it holds 12) and its tight front to back.  My handloads were no issue, but not all factory fodder will fit.  SAAMI length of 1.26" wouldn't fit without some work with a file!

I've got to get a different spring to really evaluate this bad boy.  I did fire some strong rounds through it and I think it will do fine.

Greg

[The_Shadow]

Inspect the slide on that thing regularly!  The round tops and contoured slides were prone to cracking...

[pacapcop]

Been there done that. I will say "NO WAY" as a carry piece. Range fine. They really need to get it together or stop making them. Accurate for sure. Quality and more important function is not there.