eaa witness

spas12

March 13, 2012 09:13

I was looking at getting an eaa witness.
I've heard that the older ones in 9mm or .40 can't be converted to any other calibers, but the newer ones can be.
first is that true and second how can I tell a newer one from an older one?

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  spas12

  March 13, 2012 09:13

  Folks, not looking for alot of BS,just general insight on the most recent manufactored Witness all steel pistols. I like the idea of being able to change slide/barrel and have another caliber. Especially the 22 conversion. Probaly start with a 10mm and buy extra barrel ASAP in 40 S&W. So the question actually is this; WHAT INHERENT PROBLEMS DO THESE PISTOLS HAVE? #2 HOW DIFFICULT IS THE TRIGGER TO CLEAN UP FOR SINGLE ACTION USE? Thanks

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  tsr1965

  March 13, 2012 09:32

  Yes, that is true. The older ones, were made on a smaller sized frame than a 45, or 10mm. The way to tell a new one, is to buy it NEW, with box and paper's, or to buy an older one in 45, or 10mm.
  
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  beantownshootah

  March 13, 2012 14:34

  Not true.
  
  The older EAA Witnesses are built on the "small frame".
  Those can be converted from 9mm luger, .40SW, and 22LR.
  You can also convert to 9x21, if you can find a barrel.
  With a *custom barrel* you can also convert to 357 Sig, those I don't think these are in production now.
  
  The newer EAA Witnesses are built on the "large frame".
  In addition to all of the above, these can also be converted to take 10mm auto, .45 ACP, .38 Super, and (possibly) 9x23 Winchester.
  
  Edit: Incidentally, while they were unavailable for a long time, EAA did just reintroduce the .22 conversion units for the small frame Witnesses, and they are readily available now.
  
  I just bought one for my small frame Witness, and although somewhat ammo picky (like just about all these conversions) its reasonably accurate and has good adjustable sights.
  
  Edit #2: If you contact EAA with the serial number, they will tell you if you have a small or large frame gun.

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  armilite

  March 13, 2012 19:40

  I have this one in .38 Super and I love it. They also said this grip wouldn't fit it. It's for the 9mm but I got it on anyway.
  
  
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  catpealer111

  March 13, 2012 20:04

  If it's a 9mm, take a look at the mags. If there's a spacer inside the front of the mag body, it's a large frame.

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