Detonics Combat Master HT, what's your take/experience?

[Shift Zombie]

I'm looking for a new carry gun, I was thinking Kahr MK9 Elite, or a Desert Eagle 1911c. Im torn so bady. I love shooting 45ACP out of 1911's but love the size, weight, and concealability of the Kahr. I went poking about, trying to find a compromise. The new Detonics Combat Master HT looks pretty close to what I would consider a compromise but I can't find any reviews or vendors for this pistolet. So, I reach out to my fellow gun owners hoping that you could perhaps enlighten me.

 

[tv1217]

INb4 Melensdad

Seriously, PM him though, he could talk your ear off.

 

[Rookie]

Ask melensdad.

 

[mrjarrell]

What they said.

 

[geronimojoe85]

Melensdad Melensdad Melensdad

 

[Rookie]

Pm sent

 

[tv1217]

We're serious, I'm pretty sure he wrote the Wiki page on the company.

 

[geronimojoe85]

I should text him to make sure he's okay.

He should be here by now.

 

[Mustang380gal]

My husband and I both carry Detonics. He knows a lot about them. I just carry one.

Both of ours are older, though. They are reliable, comfortable for me to shoot, and just plain cool.

There's a yahoo group for Detonics fans. My husband has been on it for years.

 

[Hoosier45]

Didn't you guys hear that Melensdad doesn't like Detonics anymore? And he traded all of his CZs for Sigs!

 

[tv1217]

Melensdad abandoning Detonics is the equivalent to jedi embracing glock.

 

[davedolli]

I carry a Detonics, combat master, a first gen one. I alternate between it an a Glock 26 depending on what I am wearing.

Dave

 

[evanrw61]

Despite various owners throughout the years, Detonics pistols appear to have always been a labor of love. Mine were purshased in the early eighties as a set of 2 "hideout" guns in a presentation box. Both pistols were dehorned and without sights. When I say without sights I mean no dovetail was ever cut to install sights. They are amongst my most prized pistols. I have carried and continue to carry one of them to this day. They are accurate,
reliable, beautifully finished and superbly accurate. The downside is all Detonics are synonymous with expensive. Are they worth it, absolutely!
The Kahr MK9, that you mentioned is an excellant choice for carry. I bought a used one several weeks ago, and am in the process of applying a full mirror finish to it. It also is reliable, well made and astonishingly accurate. You might also consider the Kahr K9. My K9 is fitted with laser grips and is my edc gun in summer. It has a little more to hang on to and a high magazine capacity. Any of the steel framed Kahrs is a good choice, but then again, not an inexpensive purchase. Good luck on your search. Better yet, to do an accurate comparison, just buy them all, you know you want to. Good luck, hope this helps. Let us know what you decide.

 

[Shift Zombie]

@evanrw61
You cut to the core of me. I would love to have them all, and many others at that. Thanks for the mini review of the MK9.

I'm seeing alot of people mentioning the older Detonics CMs. But, what of the new ones?

 

[melensdad]

Sorry for the late reply, I have one, love it, reviewed it here. Best bet is to email Bruce Siddel at Detonics - Home and ask about it.


https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...roduction_from_detonics_illinois_factory.html



PS I'm out of town on he road for a week.