Detonics has published the specifications for a gun they say will go on sale this summer. Called the DTX, the double action semi-automatic is designed to accommodate our bodies Sympathetic Nervous System (automatic response to stress).
Detonics says ...
The ideal weapon system would account for the SNS responses and include design principles to include:
- A grip that conforms to the human hand.
- A grip that can be retained when hands are sweating.
- A grip designed to reduce the distance between the backstop and the trigger, thereby minimizing finger travel on the trigger.
- A grip that enhances mans instinctive orientation to point shoot. Includes over-sized control features.
- A site system based upon mans day and night color spectrum, instead of three-point dot orientation.
- A break down procedure that takes seconds.
- A break down procedure that does not require precision motor skills.
- A weapon with very few parts.
I am a little skeptical about the pistol grip angle, although I applaud the company for trying something a little different. It is hard to judge form a single CAD rendering, but I think the grip angle is at least 5 degrees more extreme than a Glock grip angle. 1911 fans are probably looking at this grip in horror
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .40 S&W, 9mm |
| Capacity | .40S&W 14+1, 9mm 16+1 |
| Finish | Two-Tone Cerakote |
| Barrel | 4.25" |
| Frame | Aluminum/Polymer Frame, 4340 Slide |
| Grip | Aluminum or Polymer |
| Overall Length | 8.55" |
| Weight | 25.5 oz. |
| Sights | Low Light Primal Sights |
The MSRP will be $1099. Given how this industry works, if they bring this to market before the end of summer I will be very surprised.
[ Many thanks to Tim for passing on the info. ]
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