New member from WY - which auto to start with?

DenStinett · May 10 2014 12:09:52 AM MDT

Welcome to the Forum WyGuy
Take a good look at the Witness line-up
They make some very nice 10mms

Quote from: 10mmfan on May 09 2014 05:42:46 AM MDT
Any problems with the witness polymer?

Yeah, they're Poly Guns ${$default_tongue_smiley}$

BUT, even the entry level Witness is a nice 10mm
One thing nice about the Large, Full sized Witness in the unlimited convertabiliy
Almost anything from 22, 9mm thru 45
3.6" Compact thru 6" Longslide Uppers

sstewart · May 10 2014 04:48:35 PM MDT

Yeah but these days EAA is charging 590 for the caliber kit. ( match)

Intercooler · May 10 2014 05:06:52 PM MDT

One thing I have noticed is you can't ball all of the Witness polymer pistols into one. A couple of members here have purchased the carry polymer which takes the full-size K10 mags. They seemed pretty impressed! The Match kit is more expensive compared to the standard long-slide conversions. I like Steel but wouldn't mind trying a plastic piece at some point.

Intercooler · May 10 2014 05:11:44 PM MDT

You will find some pictures in there of the Compact.

http://10mm-firearms.com/10mm-semi-auto-handguns/eaa-witness-p-compact-10mm/

DenStinett · May 10 2014 08:19:30 PM MDT

Here is my Large, Full Sized Steel Frame with a Standard 10mm Compact and a Standard 10mm Longslide with Super Sights
The Compact Upper costs approx $390.00 and the LS Upper costs approx $400.00

Intercooler · May 11 2014 07:45:35 PM MDT

Looks good to me. You are running a buffer? Any issues with it?

wyguy · May 13 2014 07:34:28 AM MDT

Thanks for all of the excellent replies. I do appreciate the list sharing its knowledge!

It sounds like the "Match" witness or a S&S 10 series are both good choices. The match is quite expensive, however.

Speaking of the S&W 10xx...would the 5" barrel of the 1006 be preferable to the 4.25" of the 1066/1076? It sounds like the 10mm already 'barks' a bit and the extra length/weight might be an advantage?

The_Shadow · May 13 2014 07:48:01 AM MDT

The All Stainless Steel of the S&W10xx series guns has the weight/mass to make them easy to shoot in either the 5" or the 4.25" models. The Houge rubber grips also can absorb some more recoil as they are slightly wider and spread the energy out.

When you are shooting the full potential, higher impulse rounds they do generate more recoil in the shorter barrel guns, but they are still controllable with practice.

${$default_grin_smiley}$

harleyhopper · May 15 2014 01:56:26 PM MDT

Even though I did have some issues with my Rock Island, I would have to plug it. Actually, the only issue was the recoil spring being too weak. Being an April 13 manufacture date, it had a weaker recoil spring. I went to a 20# recoil spring and while I was at it, a flat bottom firing pin stop and my Rock has been a very reliable and a VERY accurate handgun. Steve

Dave84 · May 15 2014 07:43:53 PM MDT

Quote from: wyguy on May 13 2014 07:34:28 AM MDT
Thanks for all of the excellent replies. I do appreciate the list sharing its knowledge!

It sounds like the "Match" witness or a S&S 10 series are both good choices. The match is quite expensive, however.

Speaking of the S&W 10xx...would the 5" barrel of the 1006 be preferable to the 4.25" of the 1066/1076? It sounds like the 10mm already 'barks' a bit and the extra length/weight might be an advantage?

The Smiths will cost more for a used gun. 8 to 14 rds. Witness would be my choice. Though I do hear good things about them. I'm going to stop now. Hope your purchase serves you well.