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Customer Reviews for EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY Witness Polymer 12+1 40S&W 4.5"


EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY Witness Polymer 12+1 40S&W 4.5 Buy Now

30 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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Randy W on 05/22/2023
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This is the first gun I ever bought. You get what you pay for, it’s ok. It’s hard to get things for it though, even mags.

Mark B on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I Love this pistola, Only wish it came with 3 magazines their high price

Ronnie V on 07/14/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I received it in time, the gun is perfect and proud to have it, i haven't fire it yet but im looking forward to and for the price is a wow its a solid gun. As usual buds are the best. always buys to you even though thats only happens on every couple of years or so :) thank you budsgunshop!! hoaaahh to you!

Jeremiah H on 12/13/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Eaa Witness showed up today and I couldn't have been happier with the quality of the pistol. The action and fit and finish of all the parts on the gun are well made and honestly I would put this pistol up against my Sig SP2022 9mm any day of the week. The only downside of the pistol is it only come with one magazine however they can be picked up from Buds at $20 each which is very reasonable. Thank you buds for making my first purchase on here a pleasant one. I will definitely be purchasing my next gun from you.

David R on 02/09/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Thank you buds ! For having such a nice gun at such a low price ! If people resource the gun maker they will find out this gun maker is one of the top in target guns ! Over seas they are one of top just not well know in states . The witness p is a very nice gun feels great in your hand . Friends are blown away at how nice this gun is ! THANK YOU BUDS !

Leonard S on 02/03/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Bud's service as always was outstanding. This was my 10th order from Bud's in the last few years and I find they are a great combination of service, quality, and pricing. Now about my Witness P (Tanfoglio) 4.5 inch 40 cal: sweet shooter, smooth, beautiful fit and finish, reliable (no ftfs or ftes in about 700 rounds of anything I had laying around, some great rounds, some not so great,, but they all went through it perfectly. I love the Tanfoglio guns in the EAA line as they seem to be the classic Italian style. My only negatives are that although the trigger is crisp and smooth with a short reset, it "bites" my trigger finger. Also the grip is a bit rough and makes my hand sore after 200 or 300 rounds. The trigger I will figure out. The grips will be replaced with talon grips. Would I buy it again? Without any hesitation.

Paul F on 11/14/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received my Witness 40 caL, GREAT FIT, FINISH, AWESOME WEAPON, Buds was great as always, Buds provided me with good customer service during the process, would recommend Buds and the Witness polymer was well, thank you buds and Tanfoglio On a side note, Very sorry to hear of the tragedies happening in Europe right now, my prayers go out to the people over there.

Frederick K on 03/29/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I like this gun a lot.......Groups well and the sights are right on.....50 rounds without problems

John R on 10/22/2014
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Well built pistol however I was disappointed that it only came with one magazine and no other accessories.

Scott S on 09/29/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my third order from Buds, and as usual it arrived without any hassle. I have had this gun for about 8 months now, and am very, very happy with it. It was dead on accurate right out of the box, for me anyway, with tight groupings wherever I aim, which makes it a joy to shoot. Smooth action, nice crisp trigger, no hang ups, easy to field strip and clean....I actually have nothing negative to say about it. All in all a great gun for the price. Would I buy another Witness? Definitely, although I have no intension of selling or trading this one in.

Jay R on 07/01/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Bud's order process was flawless from beginning to end I won't hesitate to do it again when the occasion calls for it. As for the EAA WITNESS 40 SW, The gun felt like it was just made to fit my hand..Shooting was very comfortable...sho up a 100 round box of Winchester I bought on sale with no malfunctions at any time and found the gun to be accurate well beyond my expectations. Thanks Buds

Joshua P on 05/22/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I just recently purchased the EAA Witness P 40SW 4.5 and went to shoot it today. I ran 50 rounds through it of federal flat nose and was extremely astonished at how accurate the gun was. I must admit, I did read reviews about the gun before I purchased it and was a bit skeptical about how good the reviews were considering the gun's low price. However, after shooting it today, I must admit that the only way that I missed is if I did not have the sights on target. I am ex-military and trained numerous personnel with the Beretta and thought for the longest that it was the best gun made considering the abuse they endure while in service. However, after shooting the Witness today, I must say that I believe that I could out shoot my Beretta with the Witness. In the end, anyone that is looking at purchasing this gun, it is an extremely smart buy for the price.

Tony C on 05/03/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Aw man. Love this weapon! Fires brass and steel with no problem. Time to get get the 9mm now.

Michael S on 04/15/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As usual everything went well with Bud's. Got what i ordered in 5 days. This handgun worked flawlessly, is well balanced and as accurate as the person shooting it. Breakdown for cleaning and reassembly are very easy. Polymer frame and gun weight are well matched for a verry good overall handgun.

Frank H on 01/02/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just wanted a gun to keep in the truck! I was suprised at how well this gun shoots. Fit, form and function are outstanding as it feels natural to point and shoot. Made in Italy. I like it as much or better than my Berretta PX4 also made in Italy. No FTF issues but only put 200 rounds through it. For $348.00 I am real happy with this purchase and I think it is less now but I would buy it again at the price I paid knowing what I know now...

Jon S on 12/09/2013
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Quick review. GOOD: Again, Buds was perfect in their process and delivery. Overall looked and felt good for the price. Easy to quick change magazines. Trigger was decent. Took to the range and went through about 120rds. Easy to field strip. Not one FTF or FTE. FIrearm ran smooth and was decent. BAD. Although i was able to do a decent grouping, the factory sights were approximately 5in low at 40ft. NOT GOOD. Even while aiming and using the sights by placing the front dot on top of the plane of the rear sight, it still shot slightly low. Very off and horrible. Was very nicely accurate side to side though. Looking into a adjustable rear sight or just sell it.

James P on 09/19/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great shooting pistol and at a BUDS bargain price! Shipped quick as usual! Thanks Buds

Debra L on 08/18/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun! Great /prompt service. Very satisfied. Will definitely purchase from Bud's again.

Ken F on 06/05/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This pistol may be my favorite. It is light-weight, but absorbs recoil well. Flawless operation and dead-on accuracy. Right out of the box I shot 1/4" groupings at 25 ft. This is an awesome gun at a reasonable price. I would trust my life to this weapon. In addition, as busy as Bud's has been filling orders with the recent threats to our Second Amendment, I received my order within 3 weeks. Nice job, Bud's! Customer service is unmatched in retail gun sales.

Henry W on 05/13/2013
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

Want to start by saying Buds was great. Very quick to ship out the pistol and the item arrived a day after it was shipped. E-check payment took 3 days to clear but that's pretty standard. Now off to gun review. This particular .40 was my first one in this caliber. When it arrived everything looked great and tight and covered in gun oil. However, the EAA Witness case used for this full size .40 was a bit too tiny. A quarter of the plastic bag with the gun in it was hanging outside the box. And when I took it out to the range after having field stripped and cleaned it, that's when I noticed my shots were very erratic. At first I thought it was me being not used to the polymer weight and .40 being a big boy bullet. But when I went to shoot my .45cal EAA Witness all-steel, the grouping was sitting at 2 in at 15 yd distance. That's when I started inspecting the gun very carefully and noticed an incomplete fit between the slide and the frame (ie. "play") so that when each shot's fired, the barrel starts jumping around in random direction. Sent it back to EAA for warranty repair with Bud's help (they paid for my shipping to EAA customer service) which was great because it saved me a good $20 shipping. BUT I had to pay $20 shipping to get it back, and when I received it, the same fitting issue didn't resolve!! I was furious when I noticed the terrible EAA customer service job and had since sold it. I'm sure I got the lemon in the bag, and this gun may have been as accurate and at a really great price as others have suggested. But I'll never find out....

David T on 05/13/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just got my Witness. Field stripped and cleaned it, then took it to the range and put 60 rounds through it. Sights were spot on, and was very happy and surprised with the trigger pull. The description of the weapon did not mention the thumb safety or the painted front and rear sights, both of which are excellent additions. My other pistol is an H&K 40 and I like this EAA better, especially for the price. Service from Buds was as advertised and excellent. Would recommend without any reservations!

Timothy H on 04/04/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My new favorite! Great Gun @ a Great Price....

James G on 03/30/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

To be honest I went out on a limb on this gun and was very pleased with the witness. fed all types of rounds without any problems, light weight and low felt recoil. great gun for the price. highly recomend.

Muirne T on 03/28/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I actually ordered my Witness 40 sw because my boyfriend has one & I was lucky enough to get to shoot it. I fell in love with the very first shot. This gem is extremely accurate and has very minimal recoil. The grip is long and slender; very comfortable for large and small hands alike. I need to clarify however while the description on the gun page says it is double action, this gun has an external hammer and can therefore be shot as single or double action. The gun has low profile windage sites, of which the rear one can be adjusted and tool comes with gun. The Witness also has a picatinny type accessory rail. I have owned a Ruger Sr 40c and a Taurus 740 slim; while both are very fine guns, I have found the Witness to be every bit as accurate without the heavy recoil the others pack. For a very fine, well made gun at an extremely reasonable price the Witness just can't be beat. This is the one 40 Cal I intend to keep for many years. The only complaint I have is that the gun only comes with one mag.

Robert H on 02/28/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is an outstanding Pistol, Got mine just before Christmas. I have only put 50 rounds of mixed ammo through it, but run flawlesly with all I tried. accuracy is very good and recoil is light. I love this gun.

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