So I did it I had recently acquired a new Taurus PT92AF .for about $300. I had a friend that needed money badly so I took him up on his offer I like the PT92AF but like the Beretta 92 this is a heavy pistol and about as wide a grip as I can handle before it would be considered too big. Looking around for options, I happened across many articles on the EAA Witness P Carry. I found a guy on Armslist with a new one and traded straight across. I now have a few observations. 1) The Witness fits my hand VERY well and has a 16+1 capacity. So well, in fact, it almost seems like a single stack 9mm. 2) I consider the Springfield XDM to have the best finish of available polymer pistols. I give them a 10. I give Glock a 9. This EAA deserves an 8.5 Fit and finish are very nice and I appreciate the polished barrel. 3) One magazine sucks but I found them at Midway. Cheap at $24 as far as mags seem to be going these days. 4) Take down is a snap just like the CZ it is cloned after. 5) I realize the PT92AF sells for about $500 new and about $450 in LNIB on sites like NWFA. I found the Witness Carry P anywhere from $350 (Gunbroker and Guns America) all the way up to almost $550-600 (Gander Mountain and Buds) I feel the trade was fair considering I only had $300 into it regardless of what the PT92AF might have sold for 6) It is VERY comfortable and more than 1/3 pound lighter (6 ounces) than the PT92AF 7) Got to put about 100 rounds down range late this afternoon. ZERO FTE, FTF, or jams. It shot perfectly. :thumbup: 8) Love the beavertail! 9) Love the ability to carry cocked and locked. 10) Wish it had a decocker Over all I am really happen with this somewhat uncommon pistol. It has, however, made me lust over getting a CZ 75D. :laugh:
I never liked the 92 series. Horrible trigger, bulky and heavy for the caliber, coarse, painful to conceal profile The reason I like the witness is it shares much of it's profile with the best fighting handgun ever, the Browning Hi Power To prove I don't hate Beretta I love the new Nano I am breaking in, as a hideout gun
I was able to get a CZ 75B for 450 brand new. I love that pistol it fits like a glove and have never had a problem with it. I have looked at getting an EAA witness and might just get one in the future.