EAA Tanfoglio Witness Police seizure. Project gun?

[Gunnerdad80]

Here's a SAR that I Duracoated in their HK satin black.

Sharp lookin pistola. I have the compact stainless model and love it. I think these are underrated guns.

[mrcabinet]

Sharp lookin pistola. I have the compact stainless model and love it. I think these are underrated guns.

Thanks, and I agree! This is a great shooting pistol - SARs are kind of a hidden gem. I've been keeping an eye out for a compact, but it has to have the Opelika, AL mark on it.

[KneverKnew]

That one was just good old wet sanding with the paper over a small wood block. Started with 220 grit and progressively worked up to 600 grit. When I do need a file, I use a diamond coated flat that's 600 on one side and 1200 on the other.

If you're going to Duracoat it, you only really need to go to 220 - 320. You want something for the paint to grip to. I tried the Duracoat "blue" and didn't care for it. Ended up going over it with a different color.

Here's a SAR that I Duracoated in their HK satin black.



If you have access to a small compressor, I highly recommend buying a $14 Harbor Freight touchup gun, and buying the DC liquid instead of the aerosol. More cost effective and gives you a better finish.

I already have the DuraCoat  blue black I purchased for another project, an old Rohm 38 my dad had. It’s cheap so I can experiment on it. I really like that HK black. I guess I’d kinda like a little gloss on the Witness, similar to bluing. Not high gloss, I guess semi gloss.
That pistol looks nice.

How did you handle any curved or concave surfaces? Definately want to maintain sharp edges.


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[mrcabinet]

"How did you handle any curved or concave surfaces? Definately want to maintain sharp edges."

That's where thumbs and fingers come in. You just have to be careful about rounding any edges. I've tried dowels and other backers, but found that what Mother Nature gave me works best.

[cracker57]

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That's where thumbs and fingers come in. You just have to be careful about rounding any edges. I've tried dowels and other backers, but found that what Mother Nature gave me works best.

 that's why they call it working with your hands. nice work mrcabnet!

[KneverKnew]

Does the recoil recess in the frame look excessively worn?
Maybe I should go ahead and put in a new recoil spring

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[KneverKnew]

Is complete disassembly of the EAA witness the same as a CZ 75? I want to do a full strip down and ultrasonic clean


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[Gunnerdad80]

Is complete disassembly of the EAA witness the same as a CZ 75? I want to do a full strip down and ultrasonic clean


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The guide rod recess in the frame doesn’t look bad at all from what I can see. The recoil spring rests against the guide rod and the front of the slide. The guide rod sits in that recess. The disassembly on a Tanfoglio like yours is roughly the same as a CZ 75. Be careful when you remove the trigger spring and when removing the safety lever. There is a small safety detent spade (small, flat, rectangular-ish tab between the frame and safety lever) and detent spring. They will pop out quick into the abyss and leave you cussing.

[KneverKnew]

Is complete disassembly of the EAA witness the same as a CZ 75? I want to do a full strip down and ultrasonic clean


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The guide rod recess in the frame doesn’t look bad at all from what I can see. The disassembly on a Tanfoglio like yours is roughly the same as a CZ 75. Be careful when you remove the trigger spring and when removing the safety lever. There is a small safety detent spade (small, flat, rectangular-ish tab between the frame and safety lever) and detent spring. They will pop out quick into the abyss and leave you cussing.

That little piece sound same as on my 97B.
Thanks.


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[KneverKnew]

The MEC Gar mags arrived and fit fine.


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[Gunnerdad80]

The MEC Gar mags arrived and fit fine.


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Nice. I added a little more to my previous post after you quoted it.

[KneverKnew]

So that gunsmith wants up to $2k to reblue or $600 to cerakote.

Guess I’m going to use some durafil and duracoat. I think HK black should work.


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[jwc007]

Is complete disassembly of the EAA witness the same as a CZ 75? I want to do a full strip down and ultrasonic clean

You may find this helpful, but there may be differences when it comes to the Mainspring.

https://youtu.be/TQ18jwe2QoY?si=ZlvDSyOhBJ-tjxEy

[KneverKnew]

Is complete disassembly of the EAA witness the same as a CZ 75? I want to do a full strip down and ultrasonic clean

You may find this helpful, but there may be differences when it comes to the Mainspring.

https://youtu.be/TQ18jwe2QoY?si=ZlvDSyOhBJ-tjxEy

Thank you. This will be helpful I’m sure.

I actually wouldnt mind trying my hand at rust bluing but all the rust spots and slight pitting kind puts a kink in that. I don’t think I can remove it enough to look good.


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[KneverKnew]

What was the original finish on this particular make and model of pistol? Was it blued? Was it a matte or glossy finish? You can’t tell from it now but does anyone know based on the year, and model? Thanks.


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