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.

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. ]