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Do you have a front fiber sight? It is taller than the stock front. No I do not. But I do plan on getting the EAA fiber front sight which is the same height as the stock one. bluestringer

I keep reading about these problems people are having with EAA mags, but I've shot Witness pistols since the early 90's and never had any problems. I think most of it is with handloads loaded to the wrong OAL. Try another brand of ammo. The Winchester WB are known to give problems. Try Remington or Blazer. In your original post you say you haven't even shot the gun yet. Hard to tell how the rounds will function just by hand racking the slide. Get a round in the chamber, then load up the mag and insert it and fire the pistol. It should be fine. bluestringer

I plan on replacing mine with the EAA standard combat sight. I've found it to be the best sight for the Witness pistols. No adjustment screws to mess with or lose. It's the standard sight on the Steel model. I've also looked at the jpoint, which I think would be a neat replacement. bluestringer

Picked this up yesterday. Took it to the range this morning. Shot about 150 rounds of mixed bag Remington 230 grain RN, 200 grain XTP HP reloads, and 200 grain LSWC reloads. No problems except one FTE with one of the lead reloads. 10 round mag cut a ragged 1.5-2.0 hole at 10 yards off hand. Although it was about 3-4 inches low. I'll need to adjust the rear sight a little, but I may just get the non-adjustable combat replacement sight for it. This is going to be a great carry weapon as soon as I get the Blade Tech holster.

You actually don't have to remove the trigger. Turn the plunger until it is free of the groove in the trigger bar, and then pull it out with some needle nose pliers. Be sure to keep your finger on the mag release hole when you pull out the plunger, there is a small spring and plunger in there that can get lost easily. bluestringer

Lead bullets bulging the case is quite normal. Mine are like that. As suggested it seems your OAL is too long for your chamber. I load 230 grain lead at 1.220-1.250. I also test drop one or two into the barrel to make sure they work. bluestringer

Anyone know anything about this pistol? Availability, etc. http://www.tanfoglio.it/popup1.php?foto=upload_dinamici/immaginid/2008/SPORT%20GRANDI/Witness%201911%20Custom.jpg bluestringer

Carrying 2 sawed off shotguns is not very practical, but if someone did, then yea, have at it. We have shot some home invasion scenarios where a shotgun could be used. It is a great home defense weapon. BTDT. bluestringer

Does it have the rail? If these pistols are overweight, I find it pretty stupid. My Witness is my carry weapon, it should be legal for practical pistol shooting. I don't shoot IDPA, but wanted to try it. I think I'll just stick with my local Combat Matches instead. They are more realistic. bluestringer Whatever dude. Games have rules. Play by the rules or don't play the game. Well therein lies the problem I guess. I thought IDPA was supposed to be a way to train for real life scenarios. Didn't know it was supposed to be a game. But now that you mention it, that is the reason our club got out of sanctioned matches way back in the late 90's. If I want to play a game, I'll just shoot IPSC, or pull out my old copy of Doom. bluestringer

Does it have the rail? If these pistols are overweight, I find it pretty stupid. My Witness is my carry weapon, it should be legal for practical pistol shooting. I don't shoot IDPA, but wanted to try it. I think I'll just stick with my local Combat Matches instead. They are more realistic. bluestringer

Bobby at Freedom Gun Works checked with Blade Tech, and they do have the SRB and DOH for a full size Witness with rail. I have the Match 45 on order, and I'll be ordering the SRB for it. bluestringer

Is anyone using a Witness Match in ESP division? I read elsewhere that it is overweight for the division. This is the new version with the tac-rail. If it is, then it cannot be used in IDPA at all because it doesn't meet requirements for any division. bluestringer

I don't think the rail and extra quarter inch adds 10 oz. I had both the old and new, and they both weighed 33. The new had the rail, but with the contoured slide it weighed the same. Carrying IWB is even easier than OWB. Like you said, with the right belt and holster, it's not a problem. bluestringer Better check your scale, the Match w/ Rail I had in 9mm w/ an empty mag inserted came in overweight for IDPA ESP (43oz is the limit... the one's w/o the rail just squeak by). Don't see how that is possible. The standard steel that I have weighs 33 oz. with the rail. The only difference in it and the Match is a quarter inch more length. I could see it being around 37-38 maybe but not 43. The Limited, Pro, and Gold Team are listed around 40-44. Nothing wrong with my scale. The specs also say 33. bluestringer

I ride also. I've carried my Witness with me at times, but prefer to carry a small 38 revolver when on the bike. I don't think the safety will be a problem either. Like I said, I had the extended safety on my old Witness and never had a problem with it. A good leather holster will be best, not Kydex, if you carry OWB. For IWB the Crossbreed Supertuck is the best, if only they made one for the Witness. bluestringer

I don't think the rail and extra quarter inch adds 10 oz. I had both the old and new, and they both weighed 33. The new had the rail, but with the contoured slide it weighed the same. Carrying IWB is even easier than OWB. Like you said, with the right belt and holster, it's not a problem. bluestringer

Had the extended safety on my old one, never had a problem. bluestringer

Awesome .. I hope others chime in. I carried a full size 1911 for a couple for a couple of years and never bothered me but I think this guy is even heavier than that. The Witness is 33 oz. empty. With the right holster and belt you will be fine. That's my problem right now is finding the right holster. Carrying the old one in the Ted Blocker was easy. bluestringer

I do. I have the standard steel 45. Carried my older witness, a mid 90's model, for years. I still haven't found a decent carry holster yet though. I carried my old one in a Ted Blocker X16, which I think was made for a Para, but this new one has a tac rail and doesn't fit in the old holster. Right now I'm carrying in a Tauga Yaqui style belt slide. It works, but I need something better. I also have a Match 45 on order. Plan to carry it also. bluestringer

I just ordered a Witness Match 45. The dealer tells me it has a polygonal barrel and cannot be used with lead bullets. Is this true? Anyone shooting lead in their Match? bluestringer

Let us know if it works, I have the tac-rail 45, and have been looking for a holster for a couple months now. I really would like one in leather. bluestringer

I just bought the Witness Steel Standard model in 45acp. This is the new one with the rail and contoured slide. I owned an older 90's model in both 40 S&W and 45acp. The 40 was never reliable and I got rid of it. I fired thousands of rounds through the 45, both factory ammo and reloads, shooting IPSIC and IDPA style matches. Never had a problem with it. I sold it to a co-worker about a year ago and picked up a Taurus PT145 because I wanted a lighter carry gun. Didn't like the Taurus, so traded it in on the new Witness 45. I love the gun and use it in local club matches and for concealed carry. I've only shot factory ammo in it so for, and it has been great, reliable and accurate. I'm working up a load for reloading now, and I expect it to be fine with the same loads I was using in the old one. bluestringer

I'm just getting back into reloading after a few years off. I have used several powders for 45 including 231, HP38, 700X, Bullseye, Super Field, and Winchester Action Pistol. I always went back to HP38 though. Mostly loading 230 LRN. I guess now HP38 and WW231 are the same, still have some of each, but they are really hard to find now. WAP was very good for 45, but I guess it is no longer made. I still have about a pound of it. I also have some WST that I want to try. Also have been told that Solo 1000 or N320 are very good for 45. I'm going to give them both a try. bluestringer

Hello everyone. Site was recommended to me by Bobby Keigans at Freedom Gun Works in Camilla Ga. I'm just up the road from Bobby in Albany Ga. bluestringer