Bapple Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I see this is a new offering this year. I am a bit intrigued by the lightness of the polymer series and perhaps getting the same trigger feel as my steel Tanfo's. I can't seem to find anything online about them yet. Anyone here have any news on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Check the weight carefully. The witness steel compact and witness compact P are only 2 ounces worth of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapple Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) My Stock 2 is approx 43oz. The new Witness P Match Pro is showing 30oz in the catalog I have. 13oz weight savings seems significant to me. I am not comparing a full size with a compact so the difference there is of no concern to me. Also, the P Match Pro has 4.75" barrel compared to my Stock 2 4.5" barrel. P Match Pro has 19rd capacity in 9mm. This all looks great to me. Edited January 18, 2017 by Bapple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Are they even being imported? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapple Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 I assume so, this picture came directly out of the 2017 EAA catalog...once they become (or if) available, I am going to try and pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 So it sounds like it's not a carry piece by any stretch, it's a match gun and competition sized. So once again... why would you want one instead of the heavier Stock II? Weight is a benefit in a competition gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapple Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 First, I never said this was a carry gun or had anything to do with carry. It is a match gun and full sized. Secondly, a lighter gun should point faster and transition faster. Some people like those characteristics more than others so YMMV. Last, why would I buy one? Why not? It is another Tanfo and you can never have too many. Would be fun to compare with the Steel framed counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Hey, I look forward to hearing the results. But I just spent roughly $1,500 getting rid of a polymer framed match gun. So watching someone else grab a plastic Tanfo is interesting. Aside from the trigger mechanism and higher level of accuracy, the extra weight to is one of the 40+ ounce Tanfoglios key advantages over 24 oz of polymer. Edited January 19, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 The length of the barrel matter less in a pistol... To an extent. Its not like a rifle where I'm trying to get as much velocity as I can, which leads to accuracy (all else being equal, which is a lot to ask). But the way the barrel locks up is 90% of the accuracy of a pistol. The cone fit barrels lock up very well and have consistent accuracy. Bushed barreles not quite as much. The issue is that the sights are on the slide. The barrel needs to lock up to the slide as tightly and consistently as possible. So an extra .5 inches of barrel fitted with a bushing really isn't something to write home about. But if it's a conre fit... Hell yea. I'm rather curious about this as well. Wonder if there are any over at SHOT to have the guys there take a look at this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapple Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Just found this video from Shot Show 2 days ago. I think the video shows the Polymer Match which is SA. The Match Pro should be DA/SA. The Match does not look to have the cone fit barrel if that matters to you. Edited January 19, 2017 by Bapple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeOfToren Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Looks like a polymer Lim Pro with full dust cover (plastic). Don't see how it's superior to Lim Pro in any aspect though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbob21 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 It's probably designed to bridge the gap by getting guys to switch from a lighter 24oz glock into another polymer gun with a bit more weight and features from the euro style guns.... not going to sell much I'm sure...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Would be a fine IDPA gun though. Add the heaviest grips and basepads you can find and it's probably 35 ounces. True, I'd rather shoot an LP too, but it's an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) That gun was running like snit. On the verge of failure to feed /fail to return to battery. Next to last round was the issue. sound familiar? Yuk Edited January 22, 2017 by johnbu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hav3n Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 29 minutes ago, johnbu said: That gun was running like snit. On the verge of failure to feed /fail to return to battery. Next to last round was the issue. sound familiar? Yuk I noticed that too! Wow crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 probably Need oil? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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