JohnnyD Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 So last night at USPSA practice I got to handle and dry fire a Witness Match in 9mm. Felt really good in my hands, decent stock trigger, etc. Buds/EAA website has all of the calibers listed at 44oz...how accurate is this? Is it easy enough to shave an 1oz off this model with different grips or mags? I want to get a SAO pistol for ESP and maybe USPSA Limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazeauRacing Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) I weighed my 9mm Match long ago on a digital postal scale before I added the ambi-safety and magwell, and it was indeed too heavy for IDPA. I think it weighed in at 44.1, but I don't remember exactly what it was. Edited July 18, 2014 by BrazeauRacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The older style Match frame without the rail makes weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Hmmm guess I'd have to get lucky and find one. I like the all steel weight with a good trigger. I've shot 9mm 1911's and they intrigued me but the relabilty seems a lil iffy and I like the double stack feel more. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverUsername Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 There is a Stock 1 in the classifieds. Not sure if it will nake weight but it should fit the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayougump Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 There is a Stock 1 in the classifieds. Not sure if it will nake weight but it should fit the box How heavy does it need to be for IDPA? It's definitely lighter than the rest of my unicorn herd but still a fine gun. If no one takes it sooner than later than I may make it a steel gun only, who knows, lol Sent from my flux capacitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoebox Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 My witness elite match in 45acp is 44oz with the rail. They let me shoot it on a local level but I know it needs the ounce removed for real competition. I'm wanting to do that. Best handgun I've ever owned!! Shhhh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggMike Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 There is a Stock 1 in the classifieds. Not sure if it will nake weight but it should fit the box How heavy does it need to be for IDPA? It's definitely lighter than the rest of my unicorn herd but still a fine gun. If no one takes it sooner than later than I may make it a steel gun only, who knows, lol Sent from my flux capacitor For ESP the max weight is 43oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I don't know the difference between the Witness Match and Limited Pro, but I have seen some guys shooting the Limited Pro in IDPA matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaSeeker Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Is slide lightening permitted in IDPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Is slide lightening permitted in IDPA? No it is not. I guess you can lighten the frame though a bit to shave off the needed weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 How many helium balloons would you need to attach to offset 1 oz of weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaSeeker Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 So, if the tactical rail on the newer Match frame was milled down that would be legal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I've used one for ESP with the plastic grips to make weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhawk6 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 While i shot my Limited Elite Pro at the Nationals last month it did not get weighed .It didnt fit the IDPA box with the rubber base pads i had added so they didn't weigh it. Have since filed down the bevertail till it fits the box now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaccolyte Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 So, if the tactical rail on the newer Match frame was milled down that would be legal ? Probably, but then you'd have to re-chrome the frame. By then the project is getting kind of pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunone Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I have a 9mm Elite Match and it weighs in at 43.85 oz. on my home digital food scale. Local guys said I can shoot it at local matches they don't really care. Like other's said 43 oz is the magic weight limit for IDPA ESP class. I took it to a local gun smith to see what he thought about reducing the weight. We talked about milling the OD of the barrel down, removing the light rail, and even milling a slot in the bottom of the frame between the light rail. You might even be able to mill some slots in the magazine because they are pretty heavy like 3 oz. or so. So far I haven't done anything too it. I really don't see what weight has to do with conceal ability seems like the box is more accurate way to determine how well something is to conceal. Maybe IDPA will change the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny32182 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The Stock 1 has a cone barrel which automatically DQs it from anything in IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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