Post by TBT on Jun 23, 2005 10:32:40 GMT -5
Well, I picked up the Witness yesterday and without having fired it, I’m thoroughly impressed. That’s actually an understatement. I’m ecstatic. The fit is unbelievably tight. It’s hard to move the slide rearward, and disassembly and reassembly are also tricky. The slide stop is fitted in there so tight that I had to actually lightly tap it out.
The finish is military grade. It’s blue you know ... I’m not sure how to look at that and judge it. It’s well ... blue. But there are no blemishes on the gun (thank god, there could have been as you will see by reading on), everything that should be blue is in fact blue.
The machining is solid, though you can tell that it is not a semi-custom 1911. There are several internal parts that aesthetically are sub-par, but as far as I can tell without firing the gun they are functionally sound. For instance the side of the feed ramp pointing outward (and not crucial to functionality)is sharp. I cut my finger toying with it.
The pointability of this gun is heaven sent. I’ve never had a non-1911 feel so at home in my hand. From that standpoint alone, this gun is above all of my other non-1911 guns right out of the gate. It feels better than the SIG P226 as well as the Springfield Armory XD-9. I implore everyone to at least hold one of these. Just pick one up and see how it feels your hand.
The trigger ... I’m less than pleased so far. Single action is a dream, but the double action is long and grainy. I don’t mind the “long”, but the grainy I can do without. Some triggers take a bit to break themselves in though so I’m not getting worried. Besides, if I have to have a trigger job done on it, no big deal. That’s like $50 bucks or something down the road.
My major gripe is the packaging. The Witness came new in box with two cleaning brushes (one brass) laying “under the gun”. Yeah that’s right ... it was shipped with a brass brush underneath it, rubbing on the slide. The box doesn’t really have any other place for it by first glance either. The box is scarcely bigger than the gun itself. There isn’t a lot of room for play. Thankfully there was no damage.
I plan on shooting the new Tanfoglio this weekend, so you’ll know more when I do. Right now though ... I’m in seventh heaven with this gun. That fit and finish for $312 out the door?!?!?
Less than I paid for the infamous Taurus?!?!?!
The finish is military grade. It’s blue you know ... I’m not sure how to look at that and judge it. It’s well ... blue. But there are no blemishes on the gun (thank god, there could have been as you will see by reading on), everything that should be blue is in fact blue.
The machining is solid, though you can tell that it is not a semi-custom 1911. There are several internal parts that aesthetically are sub-par, but as far as I can tell without firing the gun they are functionally sound. For instance the side of the feed ramp pointing outward (and not crucial to functionality)is sharp. I cut my finger toying with it.
The pointability of this gun is heaven sent. I’ve never had a non-1911 feel so at home in my hand. From that standpoint alone, this gun is above all of my other non-1911 guns right out of the gate. It feels better than the SIG P226 as well as the Springfield Armory XD-9. I implore everyone to at least hold one of these. Just pick one up and see how it feels your hand.
The trigger ... I’m less than pleased so far. Single action is a dream, but the double action is long and grainy. I don’t mind the “long”, but the grainy I can do without. Some triggers take a bit to break themselves in though so I’m not getting worried. Besides, if I have to have a trigger job done on it, no big deal. That’s like $50 bucks or something down the road.
My major gripe is the packaging. The Witness came new in box with two cleaning brushes (one brass) laying “under the gun”. Yeah that’s right ... it was shipped with a brass brush underneath it, rubbing on the slide. The box doesn’t really have any other place for it by first glance either. The box is scarcely bigger than the gun itself. There isn’t a lot of room for play. Thankfully there was no damage.
I plan on shooting the new Tanfoglio this weekend, so you’ll know more when I do. Right now though ... I’m in seventh heaven with this gun. That fit and finish for $312 out the door?!?!?
Less than I paid for the infamous Taurus?!?!?!