eaa witness User Guide

MODEL: WITNESS
SEMIAUTOMATIC
PISTOL
MANUAL FOR
9 mm - Full 9 mm - Compact -
9x21 - Full size ­41 AE - Full size ­41 AE -Compact - 8RDS 40 SW - Full
srze - IORDS
10RDS 10RDS 1ORDS
size - 1ORDS
40SW -Compact ­45 ACP - Full 45 ACP - Compact - 8RDS
10 mm - Full 10 mm - Compact -
38 Super - Full
9RDS
size - 10RDS size - 1ORDS
9RDS
size - 10RDS
38 Super-Compact -
fmshes Avadable:
B - Blue C Chrome
BC -
Blue Chrome
W Wonder
Important!
Read this book before using firearm
Note: If you have Model you maintain it Blue Steel
a Stainless Steel
must oil and as if it were
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DO NOT USE
High Velocity High Pressure
Ammunition
(factory of handloaded)
,
IORDS
or
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.THE
ALWAYS USE
SAFETY
OFF SAFE
The safety IS “off safe” when
you
can see the red dot and
t
The safety can be operated with the hammer cocked or not cocked and with the pistol loaded or unloaded. There is not a magazine safety, so the pistol may be fired with the magazine removed.
All guns can be dangerous if improperly used. Keep the pistol “on safe” all the time, except at the actual moment of firing, to help protect against
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Locks the sear lever so the trigger cannot be pulled and the hammer fall.
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If hammer is back and safety is on, you can move the slide to safety
check the chamber.
But your safety DOES NOT:
Take the place of safe gun handling.
Lessen your duty to use the pistol with great care. Provide foolproof protection against
There is also an automatic internal firing pin block which stops the traveling forward. The block is released only by pulling the trigger all the way to the rear, as in firing shot.
and possible injury or death of yourself or others.
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To put the pistol “on safe” push the
firing.
ON SAFE
safety lever up so it
covers the red dot.
firing
pin from
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internal firing pin block are “OFF SAFE” when you do this. THE PISTOL CAN FIRE IF YOU DO IT WRONG.
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ing pin. half-cock point. RELEASE THE TRIGGER. Then gently let the hammer down against the rear of the slide. PUT THE MANUAL SAFETY “ON SAFE”.
Then pull the trigger anu slowly let tne
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Both the manual safety and the automatic
nammer move rorwara past
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HOW TO LOAD AND FIRE
2.
Press the magazine release button and remove the magazine from the prstol.
Load the cartridges into the magazine. Do not force! (see front cover, do not overload)
Push the magazine up Into the firmly until the magazrne catch (do not slam magazine into pla
TO LOAD THE CHAMBER
BE SURE YOUR FINGER IS OUT OF THE TRIGGER GUARD AND OFF THE TRIGGER.
Holding the pistol grip, grasp the serratrons as far back as possible on the slide and pull the slide rearward until it
cannot travel any further.
Release the slide and allow it to go forward into the closed position. It will and load it into the chamber. (Make sure your fingers or hand are not in front of the barrel).
automatrcally
take a cartridge from the magazine
WARNING!
YOUR PISTOL IS
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THE SAFETY ur I u
e, put the safety down (expo: will fire one shot with every squeeze of the trigger until the magazine IS empty When the magazine is empty the slide will stay open. You may remove the magazine and reload it while the slide IS open. Insert the loaded magazine into the pistol.
Then press down on the slide stop, which lets the slide close and reloads the
chamber, or pull back slightly on the slide and let it go and the pistol automatically reload the chamber and be ready to fire.
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target carefully. Be sure
MAGAZINE RELEASE
pistol
locks it in place
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IADY TO FIRE!
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SLIDE STOP
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the trigger. The pistol
will
What
will
you HIT if you
the target?
AMMUNITION
Because of the dangers of poor or nonexistent quality control standards among some companies and people who make reloaded ammunition, and the well known fact that dangerous overloads and underloads (squib loads) sometimes occur, we recommend that only good quality factory ammunition be fired in our products. If you prepare your own handloads do not exceed recommended pressures in line with those generated by standard factory loads as manufactured by Remington, Winchester, Federal, PMC or other reputable companies. Do not use + P Ammo or High Velocity High Pressure Ammunition.
HOW TO UNLOAD
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Press the I
Simply removing the magazine does not unload the chamber. If a cartridge is still in the chamber the pistol can fire even with the
To unload the chamber point the pistol in a safe direction, keep y of the trigger guard and OFF THE TRIGGER and move the safety tc
THE PISTOL CAN NOW FIRE IF YOU PULL THE TRIGGER, SO BE VERY FUL! When you grip the pistol for the next step, be sure your finger is not inside the trigger
Pull the slide to the
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the thumb.
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remove any cartridge that
nagazine from the pistol.
magazine removed.
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may be in the chamber.
DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING
4
1
Remove the magazine and clear the chamber to be sure the is
empty.
SLIDE STOP/
TAKEDOWN MARKS
prstol
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Field stripping NO TOOLS. DO NOT pry or hammer on the pistol.
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Pull the hammer back to the full cock position.
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Identify the 2 take down marks behind the safety on the left sides of the slide
and frame. Pull the slide back slightly to line up the 2 marks. (HINT. Use the
rear sight for handy leverage when lining up the marks). Remove the slide stop-takedown lever by pushing on the end sticking out of
the right side of the pistol. and pulling on the lever with your other hand. Slide the barrel/slide assembly forward and off the receiver.
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Hold the slide upside down, retract the recoil spring and remove the recoil
spring and guide.
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Remove the barrel from the slide.
NO FURTHER DISASSEMBLY of the pistol is recommended, unless per-
formed by a qualified gunsmith. Remember that work done by others and un-
authorized gunsmithing by non-factory personnel will void the warranty.
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To reassemble simply reverse this procedure.
SPECIFICATIONS Caliber
Height 5.50 inches / 4.5 inches Magazine Double Column
Trigger Single and double action
Construction Nickel steel Safety
9 mm, IO mm, 41 AE, 45 ACP, 40 S&W, 38 Super
Colt type for “cocked and locked” carry or for hammer down double-action carry
Barrel 4.50 inches Length 8.12 inches I7 inches
Weight
35 ounces I 30 ounces
I3.5
inches
PARTS CODIFICATION FOR WITNESS
1 1
BARREL RIGHT GRIP
2:2
LEFT GRIP
2.3 GRIP SCREWS
2.4
3.1
TRIGGER TRIGGER PIN
3.2 TRIGGER SPRING
3.3 TRIGGER BAR
3.5 TRIGGER BAR PIN
3.6 TRIGGER BAR SPRING
3.7 TRIGGER BAR GUIDE
3.6 TRIGGER BAR PLUNGER
3.9 TRIGGER BAR PLUNGER PIN
3.10
4.1
HAMMER HAMMER PIN
4.2 HAMMER SPRING
4.3 HAMMER STRUT
4.4 HAMMER STRUT PIN
4.5 INTERRUPTOR
4.8 INTERRUPTOR PIN
4.9
5.1
FIRING PIN FIRING PIN SPRING
5.3 FIRING PIN RETAINER
5.4 FIRING PIN SAFETY
5.5 FIRING PIN SAFETY SPRING
5.6
WARNING
This gun was manufactured to perform properly with the original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are installed correctly and that neither replacements nor originals are altered or changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts that must relate correctly to other parts. Putting a gun together wrong or with modified parts can result in a damaged gun, danger, and injury or death to you and others through malfunction. Always let a qualified gunsmith work on your gun or at least check any work not performed by a gunsmith. We at EAA think this is a small price to pay for firearms safety.
MAGAZINE
61
MAGAZINE CATCH
66
MAGAZINE CATCH PLUNGER
67
MAGAZINE CATCH SPRING
68
RECOIL SPRING GUIDE
61
RECOIL SPRING
63
SEAR
9.1 SEAR PIN
9.2 SEAR SPRING
9.3
REAR SIGHT
102
EXTRACTOR
11 1
EXTRACTOR PIN
11
2
EXTRACTOR SPRING
113
SEAR ASSEMBLY HOUSING WITH EJECTOR
13 1
SAFETY
14
1
18.1
SLIDE STOP PIN SLIDE STOP PIN SPRING
18.3 SLIDE STOP PIN SPRING PIN
16.4
FRAME
A
SLIDE
B
WARNINGS
READ THIS AND BE A SAFE SHOOTER
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Never point a gun at any person or thing you don’t intend to shoot
Treat every gun as if it is loaded... all the time.
Get instructions from a competent firearms instructor before using any gun
Never rely on a gun’s “safety” to protect you from unsafe gun handling. A safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense.
Keep your finger Off the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target ready
to shoot.
Don’t alter or modify your gun, and have guns serviced regularty Be certain the gun is unloaded before cleaning.
Always empty guns before entering a house ,
building. Never leave a loaded gun unattended. Store guns and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children. Don’t “test the safety” by pulling the trigger while the safety is on.
Be sure of your target and backstop before you shoot. Ask yourself what your bullet will hit if it misses the target.
Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructron before shooting. Guns and alcohol or drugs don’t mix. Don’t take them before or during shooting
activities. Never pull a gun towards you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a tree or cross a fence
or ditch with a loaded gun. Load and unload with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
If a gun fails to fire when trigger IS pulled, keep It pointed at target for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hang tridge will go off after a short pause.
Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water... bullets
car, truck, boat, RV, camp or any
fire”
and the car-
will
ricochet.
When receiving a gun always open the action and check that it’s unloaded.
Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun.
WARNINGS
READ THIS AND BE A SAFE SHOOTER
Never leave a gun where it could fall and fire. Always wear protective shooting glasses when shooting on the range or In a field
or forest. Old or reloaded ammo may be dangerous. We recommend against
Spectators should be 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while loading,
firing and unloading. Wear hearing protection when shooting, or at a shooting range, or near shooting
activities.
usrng
it.
Load the
gun. an.1.y
when on the range preparing to fire, and unload it before lea-
ving the range Never carry any handgun in your pocket, purse or tucked in a belt or waistband.
Use a pistol case or a proper holster
wrth
safety flap or strap.
Don’t try to change your gun’s trigger pull, because alteratrons of tngger pull usual­ly affect sear engagement and may cause accidental firing.
If you do drop your gun, unload it and check it for proper function before using it again.
Always wear flourescent orange vest, hat or jacket when in the woods or fields. Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter barrel. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.
Many ammunition identifications sound similar. Make sure you do not use wrong size ammo in your gun.
Write to us concerning any items or circumstances which you don’t understand and which might relate to your safety and the operation of any of our products.
WARNING: The actual firearm does not contain any lead; however, it does fire ammunition containing lead or lead compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive toxicity. Those who discharge a firearm, stand near someone who discharges a firearm or cleans firearms are
hereby warned of the dangers presented by lead and lead compounds and should take protective health measures. Avoid exposure to lead while handling and wash your hands after contact. Proper air ventilation is absolutely necessary when shoot-
ing indoors. WARNING: Lead or lead compounds are known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive toxicity. Those who clean firearms should
take protective measures to avoid contact or exposure to such chemrcals.
WARNING
ANY BORE OBSTRUCTION, EVEN IF IT IS ONLY PARTLY BLOCKED. MAY CAUSE THE GUN TO BLOW UP IF IT IS FIRED, OR MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GUN SUCH AS A BULGED BARREL. TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS, CHECK THE BARREL BEFO SOUND NORMAL.
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OR IF A SHOT DOES NOT
LIFE TIME LIMITED WARRANTY
All EAA guns are warranted to the original purchase against defects in material and workmanship. All parts and labor or
replacement (at our option) are covered. Transportation to and from our
faclllties,
side the United States, damage due to use of or other nonstandard ammunition, or any unauthorized repair,
use, abuse, or alteration of the product IS not covered by this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from date of original retail
purchase. Consequential or incidental damages or expenses, or any other ex-
penses are not covered by this warranty.
‘I 0 d&&n warrariry
freight prepaid, to:
We suggest the following gun lock:
Master Gun Lock is a good gun lock. It works on most Firearms. Master gun locks are available in Gun Shops and sporting goods departments. For more informa­tion write: Master Gun Locks; Master Lock Company, P.O. Box 10367, Milwau-
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damage caused by failure to perform normal maintenance, sales out-
peirormance senb your probucr witn prodr dt
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retail
customer for life from date of
high
velocity,
high
pressure, reloaded
modiflcatton,
merchantabtlity
rerail
repair
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and
purdnase,
USED FIREARMS
If you got your EAA firearm as a used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should un­load it and check all its functions to be sure it works correctly. Firearms are some times altered to work incorrectly, or parts may be removed, lost or replaced with
incorrect parts. First, unload it and check it yourself and then: 1. Take it to a good gunsmith who knows about this model of EAA firearm, and have him check it over, or 2. Send it to EAA along with $ 30.00 and your name and address, and our gunsmiths will inspect it and send it back to you with a report on its condition. This service is also available if you have an older EAA product, or if you think your EAA gun has been dropped, damaged or just needs to be checked.
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