Having owned many tanfoglio based guns, i have found the 45 caliber steel witness to be the most reliable of the base eaa pistols out of the box. Also the sights are more similar to that of an aftermarket target sight like that of the tanfoglio 1911 stock ii. Tanfoglio and swiss arms 1911 pistol magazine fits fullmetal tanfoglio witness, swiss arms 1911 co2 blowback pistols and remington 1911rac pistols holds 18. Meet the witness 1911 polymer tanfoglio, the readytopack singlestack classic. European american armory corp 1426 king street cocoa, fl 32922 phone. Because it doesnt go bang and shoot real bullets we can practice in the back yard or even in the cellar, if i can get it past their mothers. Polymerframed pistols continue to improve and grow in popularity.
It is made from stainless steel and has been heat treated for long lasting performance. Cybergun kwc tanfoglio witness 1911 co2 bb gun field strip. Witness elite 1911 steel tanfoglio european american. None average male hand average female hand 1911 government. Tanfoglio limited custom chrome in stock 40sw, 9mm notice 38, 10mm and 45 acp are special order. That looks like an older model looking at the frame and rear sight. Tanfoglio witness 1911 5 iwb leather in waistband conceal carry holster tan rh. The witness elite 1911 polymeras the gun is formally knownis a notsounusual 1911pattern pistol, except the frame is constructed primarily of polymer, with steel inserts where needed. Newer ones have a different rear sight but the same unfortunate integral front sight and the addition of an acc. The tanfoglios witness 1911 is the perfect teaching aid. Witness semiautomatic pistol manual for 9 mm full srze iords 40sw compact 9rds 38 supercompact iords 9 mm compact 10rds 45 acp full size 10rds fmshes avadable. However, the pistols components, disassembly and manual of arms all maintain the m1911 tradition.
Instruction manual includes parts explosion and parts list. Tanfoglio witness 1911 problems i recocked the hammer, only thinking that it would have just been a one off, but over the past few days, this same problem has been happening more and more. The witness polymer 1911s weight is listed at 32 ounces, which is about 8 ounces lighter than most fullsized 1911. The eaa witness elite 1911 polymer weighs 25 percent less than a comparable steelframe m1911. The witness line is well respected amongst competitive firearm enthusiasts and has achieved great success in the competition world, bringing home 1st, 2nd. Built on the legendary 1911 platform and oozing with italian craftsmanship, the eaa tanfoglio witness 1911 features interchangeable parts, a skeletonized trigger and hammer, an extended safety and plenty of other premium features. Tanfoglio witness and swiss arms 1911 jamming problem fix the spring in the clip has more pressure than the plastic feeder tube at the top of the clip can endure.
Tanfoglio is an italian firearms manufacturer founded in the early 1900s and located in gardone val trompia, italy. The concept of using polymer has reached most every aspect of the pistol world save one, including singlestack 1911s, and european american armory eaa corporation is now offering an affordable, tanfogliomade, singlestack 1911 with a polymer frame and chambered in. The trigger pull is what you would expect from a real 1911 automatic pistol, with. Tanfoglio is imported to the united states by european american armory. Tanfoglio witness 1911 co2 bb pistol 358003 manual pyramyd air. Tanfoglio maintained the tradition of the original 1911s with its slim design and powerful. You may come to appreciate the longer contact surfaces of the slideframe rails as i did. After a while, the feeder tube gets warn prematurely from the excessive spring pressure, and it starts double feeding or worse. The firearm costs almost 1,500 euros, but it is a reasonable price. The tanfoglio stock iii extreme is a firstclass pistol that has been customized precisely for its purpose, and will please more than just the fans of the older tanfoglio stock iii. Tanfoglio witness 1911 co2 full disassembly fast and rebuild.
It is the lightest and fastest firing pin available for the tanfoglio eaa witness in usa and weighs 27% lighter than the factory pin. The gun was produced in 2002, model is the witness tactical ii, serial number is t002 the 2nd one made out of 200. Tanfoglio eaa witness parts page 2 j and l gunsmithing. The manual safety allows the pistol to be carried with the hammer back, ready for use just by switching the safety off. The manual contains the usual information, although compared to other cybergun manuals this one wasnt as informative. This replica is features a heavy solid metal construction with realistic blowback. Tanfoglio pistols are popular firearms across europe. A rail is molded into the 1911s polymer frame for accessories such as lasers and lights, like this surefire x300 ultra. The wonder finish will resist about anything you throw at it. It has long been trusted by competitors in the various action pistol disciplines, especially ipsc, and it is based on the proven cz75 design. Tanfoglio witness tactical ii the firearms forum the. Shooting illustrated eaa witness elite polymer 1911 pistol.
Im looking at these two as opposed to the 1911 because of the increased capacity and excellent ergonomics. It also has two extra rounds if that matters over a 1911, and one can add extended base pads to gain a further one or two. Tanfoglio witness 1911 pistol instructions manual to remove the magazine,press the release button 1 located on the left side of the grip. Discuss about tanfoglio witness full metal blowback 1911 4. Also, just to top that, my co2 capsules are leaking everywhere when pierced into the mag, thus me only shooting about one magazine through a single co2. The safeties, blow back slide, weight and feel are very realistic. Optic not included notice 40sw, 45acp please contact for availability double.
We did notice that the manual was mostly aimed at the usa, canada and other. In the manual there is a numbered business card sized certificate from the custom shop armorer who made the gun. This video is faster than my official long one with tutorial speech. First thing you will notice is the instruction manual, you can just see thing in the picture on the left.
The witness is available in a variety of calibers from. The tanfoglio s witness 1911 is the perfect teaching aid. Tanfoglio witness and swiss arms 1911 jamming problem fix. Its features are similar to the classic 1911 with the same dimensions and technical characteristics such as an ambidextrous safety, extended slide stop lever, wooden checkered grips and fully adjustable rear a sight. Tanfoglio witness 1911 blowback bb pistol airgun depot. Tanfoglio maintained the tradition of the original 1911 s with its slim design and powerful. Please contact or visit our retail stores for ammo and accessory prices and availability. Henning group product detail xl firing pin for tanfoglio. Get the best deals on tanfoglio hunting gun holsters when you shop the largest online selection at. Tanfoglios witness xtreme is a new series of witness custom pistols currently in use by many of the winning competition shooters worldwide. Remember to check also post on facebook when commenting to qualify for the giveaways. Their current weapons are used extensively in sport competitions and for personal defence. Scheda prodotto product tag scheda prodotto product tag disegno drawing manuale duso. Each of the witness xtreme pistol series is manufactured to meet the rigors of the sixtime world champion, eric grauffels demanding requirements.
Tanfoglio witness 1911 co2 bb pistol kit air pistol. Armed forces standard issue w1911 firearm which was retired in 1986. Tanfoglio is located in gardone val trompia italy, and is known for its broad sport pistol catalogue. The box states that this gun comes with hopup spin, but it does not. This is a guest post by andrew betts one of the more overlooked pistols on the market today is the tanfoglio witness imported by european american arms. The differences between this gun and the standard witness is that the barrel and slide are ported.
European american armory, the importers of the italianmade tanfoglio witness line of pistols, has produced the 1911 p, a polymerframe design that allows for reduced weight while retaining the. Tanfoglio witness 1911 co2 bb pistol price reduced. Then gently let the hammer down against the rear of the slide. Witness elite 1911 polymer tanfoglio european american. Kwc is the first iso 9002 certified airsoft manufacturer in. The cz 97 is rather hard to come by, though, which is what turned my attention to the tanfoglio.