1st Detonics MTX 1911 45acp (CombatMaster) produced + Prototype (photos/review)

[melensdad]

You need to shoot it. Who cares if it's the first one. Shoot it. Then come do a review.

Since I have both the final prototype and the 1st production gun, and since both are the same in every way but the name engraved on the frame, why would shoot gun #1 when the prototype already has 15,000 to 20,000 rounds through it and any shots I take won't reduce its value, but shooting gun #1 will destroy its value.

The all black gun is the first production gun, that is the safe queen. The 2 tone gun is the prototype and that will be shot.

I will be doing a shooting review. I just have very little time with the competitive fencing season in full swing. If the weather is good on Friday, or maybe Sunday, then I may be able to get a review up within a week. But its been raining and my range is in the field that drains into a creek so weather is a real issue.

 

[esrice]

Cool post! Thanks for sharing md!

 

[melensdad]

Size Comparison for those who are curious:

TOP LEFT + BOTTOM LEFT = Detonics DTX
MIDDLE LEFT = Detonics CombatMaster
TOP RIGHT = Para Warthog sub-compact
MIDDLE RIGHT = CZ 75 P-01 compact
LOWER RIGHT = Safari Arms Enforcer (Colt Officer size)

Detonics MTX compact vs Safari Arms Enforcer (Colt Officer Model size)

Detonics MTX 12 shot compact vs Para Warthog (10 shot)

Detonics MTX 12 shot compact vs Detonics CombatMaster (6 shot)

 

[melensdad]

Compared to my G19

 

[tbhausen]

You gotta have the awesomest collection of handguns here--love your CZ's

 

[CVictor]

It looks like an XD/1911 hybrid, but I like it. It'd be a sick carry piece, hopefully comptac comes out with a holster for it quickly

 

[melensdad]

It looks like an XD/1911 hybrid, but I like it. It'd be a sick carry piece, hopefully comptac comes out with a holster for it quickly

Look more closely at the CZ 75 grip and then compare it to the new Detonics MTX pistol. The gun looks much more like the love child from an illicit affair between a 1911 and a CZ 75.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Look more closely at the CZ 75 grip and then compare it to the new Detonics MTX pistol. The gun looks much more like the love child from an illicit affair between a 1911 and a CZ 75.

I like the sound of that.

 

[Chefcook]

I cant wait for the review...

 

[melensdad]

I cant wait for the review...

Me too, but I don't have time to shoot this thing!!!

 

[Caleb]

I emailed them about thier other guns, no reply....

 

[indytechnerd]

Good God, that's a nice looking piece of hardware. You're a lucky guy.

What's the bbl length?

 

[melensdad]

I emailed them about thier other guns, no reply....

The boss is in the hospital as he just had surgery, hopefully he'll be released within the next couple of days.

Good God, that's a nice looking piece of hardware. You're a lucky guy.

What's the bbl length?

Barrel length is about 3.5"

 

[Caleb]

The boss is in the hospital as he just had surgery, hopefully he'll be released within the next couple of days.

That's not good... Hope he get to feeling better soon. Let me/us know when he comes out of hiding...lol.

Also, where and who can i go to about holding and maybe shooting one of these detonics?

 

[melensdad]

I spoke with him today, he's feeling good and ready to come home as soon as the doctors give the stamp of approval.

As for holding one, they are currently very scarce. I got the first one released and I suspect there are only a couple dozen that have been shipped out of the factory so far. If you are ever up in NW Indiana you are welcome to try mine. It may be a few months before they become more commonly available.

 

[Chefcook]

Me too, but I don't have time to shoot this thing!!!

Sometimes you just have to make time. I will happily make the 2 hour drive up there to try it out, I have several newish firearms I need to shoot. Just say when. I can be free Sat- Tues afternoons most weeks. If Caleb can get the free time he could ride up with me. God knows I am certainly overdue for a good cigar as well...

 

[Caleb]

Sometimes you just have to make time. I will happily make the 2 hour drive up there to try it out, I have several newish firearms I need to shoot. Just say when. I can be free Sat- Tues afternoons most weeks. If Caleb can get the free time he could ride up with me. God knows I am certainly overdue for a good cigar as well...

Sounds good, however I don't smoke... :-/

Let me know ahead of time so I'll know I'd I got time....I wouldn't mind shooting a few rounds of the kimber as well!

 

[Chefcook]

Sounds good, however I don't smoke... :-/

Let me know ahead of time so I'll know I'd I got time....I wouldn't mind shooting a few rounds of the kimber as well!

I would never hold that against ya LOL. If Mellensdad comes up with the time shooting the Kimber wont be a problem I will also bring my new XDM 3.8

 

[Caleb]

I would never hold that against ya LOL. If Mellensdad comes up with the time shooting the Kimber wont be a problem I will also bring my new XDM 3.8

Sweet...detonics/kimber/xdm shoot out! Let me know day and time...what ammo are you guys ok with shooting through the guns?

 

[Caleb]

Im ok if you lit one up while outside, not in confined spaces(in a car, etc.)...