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Post by Dutchtrs on Jan 17, 2005 21:49:51 GMT -5
I have been doing some on-line research on these guns, and understand that they are Italian made (Tanfoglio) and relatively inexpensive. I was wondering if anyone had any first-hand experience with European Amercian Armory products?
I was hoping to get some feedback from some actual owners specifically the low down on a full size polymer 9mm or .40cal.
Now I know that many gun owners are of the belief that if you didn't spend the better part of a grand on a weapon it isn't worth consideration, I for one, believe in value or "bang for the buck."
I would like to have something that has a low acquisition cost and is somewhat tuneable. I want a gun that can be made to be better than "combat accurate." But I don't want to shell out the dough to buy some donor 1911 that I have to dump (ahem...excuse me...invest) $800.00 to get shooting well.
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Post by klmhq on Jan 17, 2005 22:35:52 GMT -5
My dad has the EAA .45 with a .22 conversion kit. He really likes it. It's not quite as good as the CZ .45, but it has a better trigger and the .22 is accurate to the range of his vision (admittedly, not very good).
It's my understanding that EAA is basically a clone of the CZ system. It's also related to the Baby Eagle in some strange way.
Hope that helps.
Kev
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Post by TMan on Jan 18, 2005 0:27:00 GMT -5
...It's my understanding that EAA is basically a clone of the CZ system. It's also related to the Baby Eagle in some strange way... My experience with Tanfoglio equals my experience with Fiat, another Italian manufacturer - i.e. not very good. However, I have both the CZ-75 and the Baby Eagle. Basically they are the same design, much like the many different versions of 1911. My Baby Eagle has a much better trigger feel than the CZ-75, and for that reason, I would recommend it over either the CZ-75 or the EAA Witness (although I've never shot the Witness). To be fair, my Tanfoglio is quite a bit older and the newer versions, like the newer Jags since Ford took over, may be a lot better and more reliable. So if Tanfoglio had a good reputation like Beretta, why wouldn't they market the pistols under their own name vs. "EAA"? Do the different models make a difference? Well, I have a Beretta Tomcat (.32ACP), which I pretty much hate, and I have a Beretta Stampede (.357Magnum), which is one of my most cherished possessions. Am I helping? I don't think so - guess I'll go to bed. |
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Post by Mountaineer on Jan 21, 2005 22:14:30 GMT -5
Dutchtrs, I have 3 EAA Witness' and I like them a lot. One is a Stainless 45ACP. Full size, One is a Stainless 9mm Full Size, and One is a Blued 9mm Full Size. The Blued 9mm I have shot about 800 rounds through, and it has been very reliable and accurate. They do have lifetime warranties as well. I have looked at one EAA Witness with a polymer frame and I wasn't impressed with it. I can highly reccomend the EAA Witness' with steel frame. Can't really say about the polymer framed Witness'.
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Post by TMan on Jan 22, 2005 16:23:55 GMT -5
... Can't really say about the polymer framed Witness'. Mountaineer, glad to hear from someone that has and likes them. I heard great reviews about the Baby Eagle, saw one, liked it, ordered one, and received the new polymer version. I was a bit disappointed. However, it is a great gun. The only odd thing I found is when I get tired sometimes I limp wrist it, and the slide seems to work in slow motion. It is really noticeable. |
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Post by klmhq on Jan 22, 2005 19:16:22 GMT -5
and the slide seems to work in slow motion. It is really noticeable. That's the 'Matrix Effect'. You know when everything happens in slow motion and really cool things happen... |
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