Detonics Striker Fired

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http://www.detonicsdefense.com/

[SAWBONES]

Striker fired? Looks like hammer fired.

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Yes you are correct. The MTX pictured is hammer fired single action. The STX is a 1911 striker fired pistol. Heres an article about it.
http://bearingarms.com/detonics-siddle-stx-interview/3/

[WilsonCombatRep]

Yes you are correct. The MTX pictured is hammer fired single action. The STX is a 1911 striker fired pistol. Heres an article about it.
http://bearingarms.com/detonics-siddle-stx-interview/3/

The hammer spring/firing pin stop is an essential part of reducing slide velocity and delaying unlocking in a 1911.

This might be a neat concept in 9mm but I think I will pass in a .45

[WilsonCombatRep]

https://www.google.com/patents/US8720096?dq=inassignee:%22Double+Nickel+Holdings, +Llc%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=eLheVP-lGIvGsQTO_YGgCQ&ved=0CFAQ6AEwBw

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Information is scattered throughout the net. As I understand it the MTX uses a 1911 slide and a 1911 type thumb safety.
Basically its a polymer double stack lower with claims to superior ergonomics leading to instinctive pointing and better recoil management. Also no grip safety.
The STX is not even listed on their website.

[Tamara]

The hammer spring/firing pin stop is an essential part of reducing slide velocity and delaying unlocking in a 1911.

This might be a neat concept in 9mm but I think I will pass in a .45

The linked interview did not fill me with confidence in respect to the design.

[Chuck Haggard]

The linked interview did not fill me with confidence in respect to the design.

That Bruce Siddle is involved should fill no one with confidence.

[Sigfan26]

Reaction to a striker fired, double stack 1911.
http://youtu.be/fG9IHqwHYgI

[SAWBONES]

The website says the Detonics MTX models have an aluminum alloy frame.
Will the striker fired version actually have a polymer frame?

I would prefer a quality alloy frame, personally, but in any case, the MTX grip as pictured looks about as fat as a Para-Ordnance.
One of the best features of JMB's original 1911 design, IMNSHO, is how well-suited the grip is to the hand; I'm afraid a fat grip just won't feel right. I'll reserve opinions until I can see one.

[Tamara]

Reaction to a striker fired, double stack 1911...


...was "Really? Not this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemy_Arms_Spectre) again." ;)

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Has anyone ever manufactured a double stack 1911 that was considered reliable?