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Detonics 9 x 19, age & value. Mine's 20 yrs. old.
By:Steve
Date: 10/21/05 15:45
In Response To: Detonics 9 x 19, age & value? (Doug)

I bought my "Detonics 9x19 Pocket 9" about 20 years ago, new. I first started using it as an on-duty back up in an ankle holster. It seemed to fit OK inside my pants leg but due to the weight I could only strap it on with combat boots to keep it in place. On a bare ankle it had a tendency to shift. I got tired of walking with a limp so I quit carring it on my ankle and kept in with my gear bag and also used it with a belt holster for plain clothes duty. Years later, I started carrying it as an off-duty weapon after my Dept. didn't recognize it as an authorized on-duty weapon (due to 9mm round, not the quality of the gun). I have worn out a few leather fanny-packs carrying it off-duty over the years due to its weight. Before I retired (2 months ago) I bought a Glock 27 to replace my Pocket 9. I was looking for something lighter to carry concealed. After purchasing the Glock and shooting it, I was disapointed for several reasons. The Glock weighs only 2.5 to 3 ounces less than the Glock (both loaded) and it is a thicker, longer pistol than the Detonics. But, the Glock will hold 10 in the mag whereas the Detonics only holds 6. Also, I prefer the 40 cal. round over the 9mm. The Detonics breaks down easier and is easier to clean than the Glock. And, for some reason I am more accurate with the Detonics than the glock. I have never had any problems with my Detonics in 20 years. It has been a very reliable pistol that I find easy to shoot. I was going to sell my Detonics Pocket 9 after I purchased the Glock 27, but decided not to. In fact, I've still been carrying the Pocket 9 while my Glock 27 sits in the safe. One of the reasons I bought the Pocket 9 twenty years ago was that in my opinion it is a safe gun , due to the manual safety and double action on the first round. I still don't feel comfortable carrying the Glock with a round in the chamber. Anyone know where I can get an extra magazine for my Detonics Pocket 9?

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