EAA Witness Polymer Carry Pistol

The Witness Polymer Carry 45acp imported by the EAA Corporation. A high quality DA/SA pistol that is accurate and reliable. These CZ inspired pistols are made in Italy by Tanfoglio.
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[@SSRCalifornia]

I've had a 45 ACP Witness-P since 1999. One of my favorites.

[@cutbertoorozcosalas821]

Buenos días donde puedo conseguir un cargador

[@brianbgw]

I purchased a Witness-P Full size in 9mm as my very first pistol, and I have to say, I am absolutely in love with it. Being relatively new to the shooting sports, it has been a great little shooter. All of the skeptical "old dogs" who have handled it have been highly impressed. Now you can pick one up for $350 at Cabelas. Comes highly recommended from me for what it's worth.

[@jacoblockwood8089]

Took my witness .45 to the range today and the guys working there basically laughed at it. They are all sleeping on this gun I love it

[@renelopez2244]

You got a fantastic pistol

[@A65Driver]

I got a new one of these but in black, an EAA Witness P in 9mm. Took it out and put 100 rounds through it without a hiccup. Very accurate and comfortable.

[@misterverloc]

First time handgun buyer and I just bought a new Witness P 9mm. Can't wait to shoot this gun, and I'm glad to see you recommend it. Thanks for this great video.

[@KingLeek86]

Tell you what, Sootch! I finally got a hold of the Witness-P full-size (4.5) in 9mm....and holy crap! Best buy on a gun I have ever made. The grip is nice, the recoil is awesome...and it's my carry! Has 4 mags and great high-volume! The weight is beautiful! Of course my buy was based off your review. Out of all the handguns I own and have owned...this has to be my favorite!

[@bigeyetuna6228]

Same opinion now on this gun

[@user-vl9xs5dl7q]

I have a feeling, this will he my second favorite gun. My favorite of all time is a mark 23. The distance you can hit targets, with the mark 23 is insane. I grabbed the p carry witness, with 10mm barrel. very excited to shoot it. I always liked cz guns.

[@seanroberts4541]

Loved my Carry P in .40 s&w. Ate anything you fed it. Probably put around 1200 rounds thru it, NEVER malfunctioned. Extremely reliable and easy to shoot. Thank you for the vid, sir!

[@stevenunya2182]

I bought my .45 Witness P back in 2002. I took it in to Magna-Port and had it ported back in 2012. That little alteration made it my favorite pistol to shoot. My only complaint is that I wish it had a de-cock lever. Not a big fan of thumbing the hammer down...

[@squeakD]

My goodness I want this gun! The conversion kits make this gun so damn versatile. I'm going to buy this puppy and get both the 9mm and 22 lr kits. You could use this gun for all day long plinking with the 22lr kit, and even use the 9mm kit for other purposes (range and even carry). Each conversion kit is almost like getting a new gun.

[@grasmussenNC]

I love mine. Bought my first 45 in 1997 and recently bought the 9mm. They are both great guns and fun to shoot. The only downside us lack of accessories.

[@lasttoknowshit9993]

Henning shoots.com......your welcome.

[@darthdively]

I agree, i went to a gun show this past weekend and couldn't find one that fits me stylishly. picked this gun up and i love it. amazing gun all around.

[@marknorwood7521]

Are there aftermarket captured guiderod/recoil spring available?, like from Galloway, SS guiderod or someone?

[@lasttoknowshit9993]

@@marknorwood7521 henningshoots.com

[@mikesmith5375]

This is a NICE weapon with MANY options of caliber for the same frame. Great VALUE! Just when I thought that Smith & Wesson Shield was SUPER!

[@obsoletevalues6209]

I am a new member of the EAA family. I have the same gun but with a 4.4" barrel. I had one contact with EAA's customer service people, and I would give them a solid "A+" grade. Very happy with all aspects of this pistol.

[@benjones9429]

I know this video is on the new polymer carry pistol. But I have to say, this brand and type of pistol is one of the best ones you can get for the price. I have a full size steal 9mm Witness that's right at 15 years old, and it still shoots like a champ. The pistol has had no problems in all the 15 years that its been in my family. My father has the full size steal frame 45 Witness and the same goes for that pistol as well. The pistol fits very well in a large or small hand, and is not too heavy. If you don't have one, get one. Even if its just to take to the range and play with every now and then. The only problem I have found is trying to find someone that carries items for it. The only luck that I have found is going onto buds website. Again, very good buy for the price and quality.

[@chemistry4425]

After watching this, Ive pretty much changed my mind on these. I may have to pick one up & try it out

[@BrandonBurroughs]

Great Gun! I put several thousand rounds through one at a LET Academy a few years ago and it was a smooth gun. Bought one and kept it for a while but the major complaint I had was it is nearly impossible to get spare mags even after markets like Mec-Gar. All in All it is a excellent gun and reasonably priced!

[@ccpederson1769]

I've got 3 witnesses, 2, 10mm, 1, 45cal, you can't beat them, some of the best guns I have ever shot.

[@nathanmcmenamin3748]

could not agree more on the 10mm

[@DennyRec]

The recoil looks about the same as my Colt 1911 45 acp. It is a very sweet looking fire arm. The review was excellent. I was happy to hear it took everything you fed it and never burp or threw up once. I might have to look into this fire arm. My wife thinks I have enough, I have five hand guns and she has one. Has I said never enough toys. Thanks

[@kdude24m]

s00tch, wanted to say thanks for making this review. I was really on the fence on purchasing an EDC pistol for protection and decided to pick the 10mm platform in the end. I just unboxed it today and did the preliminary rtfm and dry fire practice, etc. Will keep you posted on my experience as I go through the break in process. So you have another data point for others as well as yourself.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

You better hope you never have problems with it. I bought one about 20 years ago and kept having stovepiping and other problems. I don't remember the model but it was very similar to the SAR ST10. No one would touch it, the factory wouldn't even take it, and gunsmiths couldn't get parts for it, it ended up in the trash.

[@timwhitlock4178]

Got one a few weeks ago and its dead nuts accurate and feels great n the hand. Have been wanting a good .45 carry pistol and I found it in this one.

[@timwhitlock4178]

$399 found it at a pawn shop here in Tn. Wasnt used either.

[@MadMurdoc86]

The Armscor is a clone of the Tangfolio, licensed by them I believe. The conversion kits don't fit, there is about an eigth of an inch difference in the slide. It is just enough that they won't allow reassembly. I haven't seen any other than the 9's, but they are manufactured by Rock Island Armory. Very solid gun, just slightly different. BTW, my Witness Steel Compact .45 that I converted to 10mm rocks. It is my EDC. I used a Comp-Tac Holster for my P220 and it fits it well.

[@deweyrobison7230]

Just got this pistol great gun very happy with it

[@ChanceEvans777]

Great Review! I like your Style! I grew up on the 45 ACP, but switched to the 9mm over the years.... Long story short, i picked a full size 45 Witness up in trade and have to say it is a Fine Weapon! LPA Sights, Mec-Gar Mag.... I like the fact that one can change calibers, that's a big Plus to me!

[@damianarchibald7792]

I may be getting one as a birthday present! I can always get the 10mm conversion later!

[@ChiefToad]

Never seen that one before Sootch. You continue to bring out some interesting and less common firearms, etc. Great stuff. I like the reversed slide and the overall ergo look. Seems quality. +1 for the ambi-safety. Boo about 1 mag. I hate that. I bet another will run you $50 or something.

[@EAACorporation]

@tac94540 ~ We stand behind our products, but we do need to physically see the gun in the service department to determine the problem/repair. If you are the original owner, there is a lifetime warranty, and you would not have to pay for labor. If it is a used gun, then a labor charge would apply unless it was a manufacturer's defect.

[@Local.Hammer82]

just ordered a compact 10mm model...cant wait to get it. your video was very helpful i now know 99% about the pistol before i get the chance to clean/ shoot it

[@ReverendRover]

I really love that two tone finnish, which I normally don't when I've seen it on other weapons. A really tidy looking gun. Great review as always sootch, thanks

[@larryjones6049]

I've got this in 9 very nice pistol. It's in dark earth. Love the videos.

[@michaeldubya]

Have the 9mm full size and love it as well.

[@stephenmaurer3548]

Have you ever tested or shot the 9mm poly-frame model??? Looks like a quality pistol.

[@joash480]

No,the armscor is a tanfoglio pistol, not a clone, its only assembled in their factory here in the philippines that's why they stamped it.

[@darthdively]

some people say to change the recoil spring to a 16lb - 18lb and it will help with preserving the gun...*that's what i've read. thinking about buying a spring set just to see how well it works.

[@ELGUAPOMOTO]

Thank you for telling us it has conversion options. I got the armscor full size version in 9mm. Waiting for it and excited to use it down range!

[@algierssolja]

I had and older model, at the time I was a rookie and it made me feel like a pro. Felt like I could not miss. 8:04 1 choice give me that witness. I prefer the look without the rails, but I would take the witness every time even though I have love for the other 2 wouldn't trade it for 2 glocks. Also the barrels change out with the 10mm.

[@sam712saav2]

Love this review. Very well explained and hands on detailed review. Well done. This is it.

[@Delticola]

I have to get mine out onto the range. Hope it feeds right. It seems like a real fine quality piece but if it doesn't function then they didn't finish research and development. I really like the size and feel and think it might be more comfortable then others for carry.

[@jepp114]

for takedown, recommendation from CZ to pop the slide stop out use the bottom corner of the magazine to push it out.

[@perryparsons9960]

I have the all steel version, while enough of a boat anchor to eliminate it from the CCW rotation it is an incredible range and bedside handgun. Out to 75' it is right on the button accurate, can shoot 6" groups at that distance from a rest, second only to my Ruger P90 in accuracy but that is a one trick pony gun so it probably doesn't really count. At 7 yards it is as accurate as my Glock 17L competition gun at half the cost, with the added bonus of 230 grain vs. 147 grain.

[@DennyRec]

It's a very nice firearm. Just got one last week end and so fat its excellent. Have a good day.?

[@OLDSKOOL60813]

As allways great review.I have been looking at this pistol for awhile.The review helps and points out things i over look. Thanx for your Time.

[@bugoutbuds8744]

I bought the 4.5 inch barrel 9mm version of this gun at rural king for $270. I've since put a few rounds through it and noticed that although the first shot is dead center, every shot there after is much less accurate. This is my first hand gun, and all I've ever shot before this was mostly just .22 so its most likely user error. Any thoughts on what the problem may be?

[@KingLeek86]

More than likely it is user error. All it takes is practice...practice...and MORE practice. Keep going at it...the accuracy will start to get better as you go on and learn to handle the caliber. Like you said...you're used to 22....a very light load. It's like going from a prius to a 6 cylinder full size sedan...it will be different.

[@roncarlyle8572]

I have the exact same gun in 10 mm, I love it. I also wish it came with 2 mags.

[@jasoncook7431]

my 40 S&W also came with 2

[@BornAgainCarnivore]

I would have recommended this to my wife if only it had a decocker. She now carries the CZ P07 Duty

[@sickxwidxit]

Hey guys just putting this out there just purchased the carry in .45 act this gun groups amazing I'm a novice shooter by no means am I a good shooter but walked out 7 yards standing I put 10 rounds in 4 in group... i never do that but I also had 2 failure to feeds in the same mag (reloaded ammunition) I've never had had a hangup with this ammo before I've shot 400 rounds of it and never a fail so I decided to try another couple mags and same problem... I'm praying it's just a break in period, so I'll Continue to keep putting rounds through but I can't complain about the accuracy. . I'll try some winchester white box in the next day or two keep everyone posted but if I can figure the failures out this gun is amazing for the price *336 out the door at my local gunshow might just buy the 9mm if it works out

[@Jaybird616]

This is just what I have been looking for. I want one in 9mm but I like the exposed hammer and the price tag. Thanks you much for the great review

[@qaomowale]

luv the review, Sootch! thx 4 ur svc & what u do on YT. live free, fight well, & watch ur 6. Peace!

[@zwordsman]

Does your review concept more or less apply to the 9mm version?

[@jeffreybelardi6695]

Sootch, do you still have the EAA Witness Polymer Carry model in .45acp? If so, how has it held up? Can you still recommend it? Also, curious to know if you ever reviewed this model in 10mm?

[@bigeyetuna6228]

I’ve have the same gun from rock island, manufactured in Italy, assembled in Philippines, took 200 to break in , flawless for 3,000, flat and easy to shoot, only down side are the sights, fixed and attached, simply red nail polish with some hooker spit makes work

[@gilbertpayne1]

I have a full steel witness for 20 years and love it.

[@Gary1911A1]

Have any older one without the rail 4.5" barrel 10MM with wonderfinished slide. I like mine even though it's wider than a regular Witness. Purchased a .40 barrel for it for shooting my USPSA long loaded .40 loads and it works perfectly.

[@tonyz5178]

... These are GREAT guns,no doubt about it !

[@rayjon237]

Interesting you have gotten better at doing this. Thanks for the reviews..

[@raypeterson3021]

I am stoked I have the 9 millimeter version on layaway at my favorite gun shop I just picked up a Taurus pt111 for concealed carry and I'm going to use my tanfoglio witness 9 millimeter for my home protection starting a very nice collection beginning with the PT 111 I still want to work my way to my favorite gun the FS 92 beretta but I have to get these two out of the way and I've already got one I have the other within a couple weeks and then my Beretta after a few more months

[@mikerowell4404]

I own a P carry Witness. !500 rounds with 0 failures. I have been very impressed with it. If you had to make a choice, would you choose the Witness or the Canik TP9?

[@bfarrellmcbeth]

I really really like my cz! But, this is very very similar, Ithink I may need to get one to see if it really stacks up

[@zeroxwolfx]

do the 10mm witness!

[@Nostrildomus]

Or . . . just get another Glock twenty . ; -/ LOL

[@genesisplanet]

Marlin Jumps I'll take the Tanfoglio/Witness in any Caliber any day berfore another Glock! And I have a Glock 19 that I like

[@jllrue]

@@Nostrildomus Great name fits!

[@BSRadar100]

@usmccampbell23 - Easy their trooper. Glock makes great guns - Sootch even mentioned that. The comparison he made was in ergonomics - which is what a lot of people have problems with when it comes to glocks. If you don't have large hands glocks feel like your holding onto a brick. This is the reason I went with an EAA Witness instead of a Glock 29. Having a weapon fit your hand well adds to the overall performance of the weapon.

[@altrinidad7474]

Hey sootch00 nice review! I have a question though. Armscor also has a tanfoglio series and this one looks the same the only difference is that the armscor version is available in 9mm only. Is this the same pistol? Thanks.

[@Mikitsubizunizu]

Just picked up a full size in 9mm for $329.99 at my local Cabela's. Can't wait to shoot it.

[@mrjumbolegz6483]

I want one of these in 10mm.

[@MrAutochamber]

From what I have read on forurms that he 10mm is the only one that has this issue UNLESS if you bought one fo the 9mm up to 45acp model then bought the conversion to 10mm then I heard those crack allot faster and easier than the ones that came from the factory as 10mm Which goes against what I believed that all these pistols had the same frame off the assembly line and the only difference was what slide they put on it. All being said thier compact version is on my buy list.

[@JanoSFX]

Thanks for your enthusiastic and informative review. Could you please comment on the trigger shape, i.e. the fact that the trigger is wide, flat, and serrated? I recently almost bought this pistol, but seeing the trigger stopped me, because I understand that such a trigger is optimal for single action target shooting when the shooter is applying very slow and deliberate pressuring using the tip of the trigger finger. If correct, why did EAA/Tanfoglio put such a trigger on a CARRY model?

[@palanticdreams]

Just pick this gun up at a gun show today. I concur sir, with every statement that you have made in this here fine video. lol

[@larryjones6049]

Every pistol should come with at least 2 mags.

[@cyruslever586]

My witness came with 2 mags. The first 3 rounds don't feed on either of them but I got 2

[@lmomechtech7709]

So, after this time sootch00, do you still like the way the SAR Witness shoots and handles itself??

[@LamontWalton]

This is going to be my next pistol purchase. Actually I have the 9mm full sized. Do you know if you can use the carry conversions on all the frames? Guess I'll check the website.

[@millster101]

I cant tell if the front sight is fixed or not , I hope not . I like the versatility that gun offers with all the calibers changes. Little big for a conceal and carry gun(just my opinion).

[@robw1047]

Good instructional video ! To the point no stupid Slow mo or bullshit .Thank You

[@44357514]

How does the Witness 45 compare to the SAR K2 45 pistol that is made in Turkey and has a 14 round magazine???

[@dilbertbob5420]

Wow, that recoil is really snappy.

[@michaeldubya]

Is it the same fame as the full size. I have the full size in 9mm would like to convert to carry size or have various calibers with one lower.

[@vernonewing2921]

They make tons of frame sized and calibures. Idk about fame size tho

[@tikijane]

Great review. I'm looking for a smaller conceal/carry pistol. I'm a woman with smaller hands, and trying to get a secure fit has been tough. If I can find this weapon in one of the local gunshops, I'll certainly give it a test drive!

[@genesisplanet]

I'd like to get a Tanfoglio or Witness in a 38 Super. Right now I have a Tanfoglio Elite Pro 9mm. Wouldn't mind having a .45 in either a Tang/Witnees.

[@Lvl22nerd]

sootch00 could you please do an update and let us know how its holding up and if you have had any cracking issues with the slide?

[@H4x0r1]

Looks like the gun has a heck of a kick!

[@saved03]

Hey sootch00, I can tell that the front sight is fixed. Kind of a bummer on that one but you said something about the slides were proned to cracking. They have addressed that issue right?

[@gusauvensor187]

awesome review as usual!

[@DennyRec]

I have the Witness P S in a 9 mm. The gun smith that works on my firearms, stated that out of all my firearms, I favor this one best of all. First of all its not a 40 acp or 45 auto. Itooms exactly like them until one looks at the barrel. The accuracy is what is unbelievable. I am now thinking of the gun show and purchasing a witness 40 acp. I did think about a S&W MP 40, but I'm sure I'll stay with the witness. Thanks for the good review. Take care and be safe

[@mantis_toboggan_md]

Why didn't I know about these before. That's it, I'm getting one.

[@bob8323]

picked up my witness p 45acp today looks like a fine gun.mine is not like yours? it is all black one safety im confused? is mine a ten plus one or an 8 round havent bought ammo yet.hoping this gun dosent have any problems is there an upgrade for this gun thanks.

[@markpark9539]

i have the 40 version. ported, best pistol i ever had.

[@Tailwind1]

Excellent review, enjoyed it very much, makes me think twice about my next pistol...

[@Alex-chicago]

Nice gun after I watched this video I purchased One it's a vary vary good gun and the weight is perfect :-)

[@exionem]

Nice review. Is there a decocker version?

[@OriginalFallofMind]

exionem Not in the U.S. yet. They have modified decocker models in Europe but I can assure you as much as a random youtuber can, it is very safe. Saftey, firing pin block that only moves with the trigger pulled all the way back and two hammer positions. You can manually decock it and use it as a double/single action.

[@Sachimo411]

I have the Witness P .45... Love it!!! Eats whatever I feed it!

[@SoadAddict91]

Hahahaha, "For concealed carry, for home defense, fighting off zombies........ o.o" LOL. Man I love those blupers you put at the end of your vids!

[@MrDonovan1031]

Got one of this i really like the grip and design less recoil than my 1911 pistol and price is really affordable

[@markcarpenter2734]

Nice review. Davidsons Gallery of Guns is offering these Tanfoglio Witness P .45 models on sale in blued finish and several outlets around the west Michigan area are selling them for $337.00 out the door. I'm seriously considering buying one. Looks like a nice handling gun and the interchangeable barrels are a nice feature as well.

[@tonyorob]

I got the full size 10mm, compact 10mm and compact 9mm versions of this gun...Really like all of them. They shoot buttery smooth...Oh yea, I also have that Glock 30 but heavily customized. Lol

[@joash480]

what's the average life span of a mainspring of a hammer fire pistol? how many rounds before you need to replace it?

[@tomilsonbynoe4040]

excellent video, i will definitely be looking at one of these as my defensive carry. Can you give any insight to how this would compare in perfermance and handling to the Berretta PX storm, or even the cz 75 p07?

[@nathanmcmenamin3748]

I have a 10mm Witness... ive had alot of handguns but never one so COMFORTABLE to shoot.

[@scandmx5atl]

that is a gorgeous pistol!

[@nicolebenincasa9226]

tanfoglio extraordinaire la meilleure !!!!!

[@duragezic]

Great review sootch! I had never heard of that but it sounds like an awesome pistol.

[@intercooler2]

Nice video! I just picked up my 10mm this morning just like yours with Wonder Finish. Breaking this one down is easier than any pistol I have except the Bersa 9mm. Can't wait to shoot it but so far really love the quality, fit and features (wish it had a decocker). I don't know if yours is different than mine but I was told by EAA for the P-Carry they don't offer a .22 swap yet. In 90 days maybe... I'm debating on whether it is worth it to step up to the 4.5" barrel for velocity?

[@fuckoffgoogle6418]

I love my polymer EAA Witness in 9MM.

[@intercooler2]

Nice video. I like that it can be changed to different calibers. If I would have known this I would have bought one from jump. As it is now I have a Walther P22, Bersa 9mm and Beretta PX4 .45. I wanted a 10mm, .357 or .44 Magnum Semi. Any advantage going 10mm vs one of the magnums? Looks like 10mm ammo is hard to find.

[@Astrocreep1983]

Awesome review!!! Fun to watch. I just picked up the 2013 model witness 45. ACP LIKE YOU SAID I LOVE THE ERGONOMIC'S being ambidextrous.. I was wondering if you could tell me what type if accessory rail it is. I bought a light and laser. I hope it fits the rail. They are great gun I have the 9mm pmb and it shoots beautiful!!! Great review. Best on KZbin!!!!