JL,
I have had the full size Witness for nearly 10 month's now. I have had 0 FTF's in over 1000 rounds of various ammo, including +p's(although EAA Corp states you are NOT to shoot +P's). I am currently in the process of making my own wood/cocobolo grips, but the project was put on hold as my wife delivered our baby 1 month early and I haven't had the chance to finish, though I am close. I find it easy to carry CCW, and it fits nearly all Beretta/CZ holsters. Blade-Tec makes custom holsters for them as well as Ted Blocker, and others. I have heard of negative comments regarding Witness pistols, but I have yet to experience them. EAA's customer service is lacking, and that is my experience, but Tanfoglio has been more than responsive to any inquiry that I have had.
In my experience, recoil is soft, the trigger breaks cleanly and evenly, the thumb safety is stout and secure and the pistol is very pointable.
badgerarms is correct that it is NOT stainless, but "wonderfinish." I was going to get the CZ97B but when i held it side by side next to the Witness, it won hands down. Nothing against the CZ, but the Witness looked and felt better IMHO. Hope this helps...
Mike