Hello, there’s a pistol I’m interested in, looking for feedback if possible. I realize their is a Glock 20 gen4 that is lighter, the one I’m considering is the EAA Witness Steel Handgun, 10mm Auto 15+1… Anyone own one or know about it’s reliability? Thanks in advance - Peace
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I have no personal information on the firearm but I us You Tube for reviews, here is one and there is lots more. Personally I like steel. 
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Yes, I’ve been looking some but going to look more at youtube, I do also prefer steel, going to shoulder holster it anyways. TY for the help 
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Definitely personal preferences. …
Cannot speak about Glocks… but any CZ75 clone (EAA Witness also) is reliable, no doubt. Good machining, tight fit. With a little work on action you will make this handgun perfect.
Is it new? I think this one has capacity 13+1 in 10MM ?
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Yes it’s brand new. Somewhat confusing weights depending on the website, going to EAA now for confirmation
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I’m not a Glock fan, and prefer aluminium over steel and steel over polymer. So my opinion may not be objective.
But I’ve been shooting CZ75 for year and this is the best hammer fired non polymer handgun (I don’t count 1911 here).
EAA Witness shoots as great as original CZ.
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I went with the Kimber 10 mm. I really like it and it’s the most accurate pistol I own.
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Thanks for the info, yes the main purpose is for hiking, protection from black bear, wild boar. Encountered folks who had an earlier model and experienced cracks around the ejector and apparently the top slide was redesigned larger and folks could send them in for a free upgrade, and their was a spring issue. The site I’m looking at, it is new but doesn’t resemble most of the same yt vids, I’ve watched a few, only to find out minutes in it wasn’t the same model, so I’m waiting for a reply from EAA. With everything being sold out that’s affordable for me I hope to hear back soon, their is always a 44 revolver, or I may just have to carry my 45 Hi-point (go ahead and laugh everyone but it’s always worked) my concern is this might be an older model bc it’s simply available lol
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I do pocket carry a Kel-Tec P3AT 380, have for 11 yrs, it’s polymer and so easy to carry, it’s been faithful and I just use standard rounds but I hear you on the bigger caliber rounds, polymer just seems - well it’s an awful big round to use polymer, I’m no rocket mechanic though
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If you are looking for 10mm below $1,000 then as @Enzo_T mentioned - Rock Island is a good option.
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I guess it depends on the model. I have a kel-tec P11 9MM. I hate it. Not a fun gun to shoot. The magazine won’t drop unless you take the bottom with your fingers and pull it out, trigger has too much travel and is too curved. I have to bandage my trigger finger for padding to shoot. It hurts the hand to shoot much. It’s a good size to conceal, but too many drawbacks for my EDC. Lol. But enough of my problems. My first experience with KEL TEC. Maybe not being fair.
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A relative of mine has the same pistol and dislikes it also
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I can tell you that I have a Glock 29 10mm which is amazingly smooth and I also have a Rock Island 1911 2A double stack 15+1 10mm which is an absolute Beast and I Love to shoot every chance I get. I have not personally every owned or fired an EAA, but have heard from people who own them that they are decent.
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EAA Witness 10 is a nice and reliable handgun… but shooting comfort and trigger smoothness is definitely on Rock Island 1911 side !
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Going to jump up to this comment from @Enzo_T. The comment about too light a recoil spring is common complaint among all EAA/Tanfoglio firearms, regardless of caliber. But you are also right, it is easily fixed. It is also something to keep in mind when owning a 10mm is keeping fresher springs in them because it is a bit higher intensity cartridge than most handgun cartridges and keeping fresh springs will save a lot of battering of the firearm. The 10MM cartridge is a great round and I would highly recommend getting one. I have two 1911 10mm’s, a colt and a SA and both of them I went one heavier on the recoil spring and run a buffer and I still dont have any malfunctions. So @Bruno, dont let the “lighter” recoil spring scare you from the EAA. Just get a recoil spring probably two steps above stock and you will be all set.
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I considered the 10mm. What pulled me away were several of the issues stated here already. No reason to rehash it.
What I did instead was look at and bought me the Glock 31 / .357 Sig
Why? You have a .40 cal round bottlenecked into a .357 / 9mm round.
Pending the gr and round type you’re not losing anything. I’m not a big polymer fan either but it is more practical.
If I went all steel I would consider anything in a 1911 styled class.
Another factor I looked at is that my Beretta .40 APX has the ability to drop an optional barrel with the dual capture springs or I can opt for the single coil spring. Now that affects the barrels inline differences but it’s preferential.
Why spend the money on 2 different calibers when one handgun is interchangeable between 2 calibers at the cost of only a barrel?
All around for me it was a triple win solution.
If your heart is set on a 10mm there are several reliable shooters on you tube. I don’t know if we can say names here so I hope I don’t get a penalty;
Hickok45
Heavy Metal Guns
Justinopinion
Colin Noir
Just to name a few.
Hope I’m not doing anything wrong here…
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EAA is a broker that imports many gun models. I have had and still have several EAA pistols.
The 10MM you are asking about is built in Italy. Tanfaglio is the name of the company, they have been building weapons for a great number of years. The full metal guns are heavy, but the weight adds to the stability of the weapon and allows the shooter to acquire the sights/target quickly. I use a chest holster for my large guns, just makes my life easier. If you are in an area that could have bear/hog or large cats than the 10MM loaded with Buffalo Bore ammo would be my go-to set up. Faced with those kinds of problems the weight will soon be forgotten. Another point the Tanfaglio weapons have been used in competition and fair very well. I would also suggest getting the Stainless Steel version if you are going to carry in the wilds, due to the weather resistance.
Larry
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It’s ordered! Just waiting for a shipping notification
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