That Didn't Last Long

[mrcabinet]

Some of you may have seen my post about picking up a classic Beretta 92s. I have a coworker that is a huge Beretta fan, so I had to show it to him. He was practically salivating - said he had been looking for a really nice 92s for quite some time. He offered to buy it for way more than I had into it, but I just wasn't ready to sell it. Then the next day he tells me he has something for a trade offer, that he knew I'd be interested in. He proceeded to pull out Witness 10mm, 2001 vintage, which is my preferred style. He was even throwing in 3 boxes of ammo. Needless to say, I jumped on that trade, especially since I had been looking for one for at least a year now.

This morning I did a full strip down, cleaning, and a fluff 'n buff on the internals. Swapped out that gawd awful recurve trigger while I was at it. I'll probably add an adjustable rear sight at some point, just because I load a variety of 10mm. And grips. Gotta have some purdy grips. I've been putting off making the large frame style, so this is a good excuse to get on that. I can't wait to get it out to the range later this week!

[Gunnerdad80]

Very nice trade, well done.

P.S.  That’s what she said.

[mrcabinet]

If only I had a nickle...

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[jwc007]

Sweet deal!!!  Congratulations on your new-to-you 2001 10mm Witness and may it serve you well! 
If available, consider a DPM or Sprinco Recoil System for it, given the recoil of full powered 10mm ammunition.

Looking forward to your Range Report on it! 

[mrcabinet]

Yeah, I'm pretty stoked about this trade. I mean the Beretta was very nice and all, but it's not a 10mm Tanfo!
I'll take a look at what recoil systems are available for it. The recoil doesn't really bother me - it's the brass launching into the next county that gets me.

[Gunnerdad80]

I have several DPM Systems springs for multiple guns and I’ve been pleased with them. Not cheap but you can catch them on sale from time to time.

[timetofly]

Great trade!  Another right place at the right time that turned out great.  Imho, you can’t go wrong with 10mm.

[bubbas4570]

Hey, I resemble that situation!!!!

I had picked up another B6, and on the very next day had it traded off for another pistol in order to make 3 people happy,  my son, a very good friend, and myself.....   

I like rolling like that, making people happy and being able to make myself the same by doing so.

[RSR]

That firearm's a beaut!  Bully!  Seriously.  Bet it shoots 10mm like a dream.  And good on your co-worker for keeping you in mind. 

Beretta's are much more obtainable, and yes, there's a heck of lot of interest in them lately -- I'd call them the new Glock FWIW.

[tercel1989]

Thats awesome ! I have the .40S&W version. Mine was made in 1997. I'm having a little bit of trouble finding magazines for mine.

[Gunnerdad80]

Thats awesome ! I have the .40S&W version. Mine was made in 1997. I'm having a little bit of trouble finding magazines for mine.

Try here: https://gregcotellc.com/cart/index.php

Maybe here too: https://gunmagwarehouse.com/

Aaand here’s one: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1002382525

[mrcabinet]

I managed to get it to the range Friday and ran a box of 50 Fiochi 180 through it. Oh my is it a sweet shooter! Not a single hiccup out of it. Definitely a different feel to it than the 10mm 1911. Not as sharp of a recoil, probably because of the fatter grip and lower bore axis. It launches the brass almost as far though, even with a buffer on the rod. Makes me even happier that I did the trade.

[jwc007]

I managed to get it to the range Friday and ran a box of 50 Fiochi 180 through it. Oh my is it a sweet shooter! Not a single hiccup out of it. Definitely a different feel to it than the 10mm 1911. Not as sharp of a recoil, probably because of the fatter grip and lower bore axis. It launches the brass almost as far though, even with a buffer on the rod. Makes me even happier that I did the trade.

Sweet!    Congratulations! 

[Gunnerdad80]

Nice! In the five or six years I’ve owned Tanfoglio pistols I don’t think it’s ever been necessary for me to change any parts to make any of them run properly, whether new or used. At least not that I can recall. And I’ve owned somewhere between 30-40, mostly used. Good stuff.