WTS Detonics Combat Master in 9mm RARE!

[dyogi]

For the serious collector. Detonics Combat Master MK VI chambered in rare 9mm. Only about 300 of these were manufactured in 9mm and are rarely seen for sale. Excellent condition with original box and paperwork.

Not looking for trades. $2100 FIRM, buyer responsible for transfer fees.

 

[Aswild]

Wow since 84 and u are going to let it go. What a sweet hand cannon GLWS. I would love to own it for for another 30+ years but being jobless I have to save my pennies.

 

[snubbyfan]

Were there feeding issues with that firearm?

 

[dyogi]

I did not shoot it much but had no issues. Google reviews for this firearm, they are supposed to be reliable and were made to be shot. For me it's more of a collector piece. This was the only 9mm Detonic that I ever personally have seen come up for sale. A very rare piece.

 

[snubbyfan]

I remember back in the 80's...I'm old...many of the the 1911's had feeding problems, especially with hollow point ammo. My Colt .45 was sent to a gunsmith to correct that, that's why I asked. Yours is a nice concealed piece though.

 

[DeplorableOne]

I remember back in the 80's...I'm old...many of the the 1911's had feeding problems, especially with hollow point ammo. My Colt .45 was sent to a gunsmith to correct that, that's why I asked. Yours is a nice concealed piece though.

This was actually the strong point of the Detonics Combat Master in 45acp.
it was the first 3” 1911 (which it mimics, but isn’t exactly the same) to be reliable with regards to proper feed and eject characteristics.

i have a MK 1 and really do like it. mostly for its iconic history, but less so for the trigger, which pales in comparison to my other 1911s.

best of luck to the OP on the sale. i have no idea of vsluation, but I wouldn’t sell my daily carry (with regards to wear) for $1000, and yours is in impeccable condition and is far less available.

 

[Hacker]

This was actually the strong point of the Detonics Combat Master in 45acp.
it was the first 3” 1911 (which it mimics, but isn’t exactly the same)

The initial Combat Masters were actually cut-down Colt Combat Commanders.

 

[DeplorableOne]

The initial Combat Masters were actually cut-down Colt Combat Commanders.

You sure about that? I know the history about them pretty well and that is not so,ething I have read before.

my MK1 is the first model they made.

 

[DeplorableOne]

You sure about that? I know the history about them pretty well and that is not so,ething I have read before.

my MK1 is the first model they made.

i just read up a bit, and while they used some colt parts initially, the slide, barrel, and frame are Detonics in origin.

read here.
Parts Compatibility
Combat Master parts that are compatible with standard Colt Government Model production:
Extractor, firing pin and spring, magazine catch/spring/lock, slide stop/safety plunger assembly, plunger tube, trigger, mainspring housing, mainspring cap, mainspring housing pin retainer, mainspring cap pin, mainspring housing pin, stock screw/bushing, safety lock, hammer pin, sear pin, slide stop, barrel link/pin, disconnector, sear, hammer, hammer strut pin.
Combat Master parts that are different from similar Government Model parts:
Frame, slide, barrel, rear sight, firing pin stop, “grip plate” (grip safety), sear spring, magazine, stock panels, recoil spring guide, recoil spring cap (plug), recoil springs (two or three, depending on model).

https://www.sightm1911.com/lib/history/detonics.htm

sorry OP, hoping this lends to the knowledge, and thusly, the sale of your pistol.

someone will be lucky to own it.

 

[dyogi]

The prototype was originally made by cutting up and reassembling them into a smaller version. 1911. Once they had a viable model they began casting their own parts

 

[Thelittlegreenguy]

I have had a MKI and a MKIV combat master, as well as a pocket 9 from Detonics all excellent guns, never had any issues, do not own them anymore had financial issues and they saved my bacon, but in a different way, carried the .45's when I lived in Los Angeles, very reliable and very good guns for concealment, fed them a steady supply of FMJ for practice and Winchester Silver tip Hollowpoints for defense...

 

[LASCHRIS]

Is this one of the "wonder 9's"? Back in the day when every cops holster had a revolver in it. Sure is nice. GLWS

 

[DeplorableOne]

The prototype was originally made by cutting up and reassembling them into a smaller version. 1911. Once they had a viable model they began casting their own parts

So it seems.

i read a good write up lat night which mentioned he cut one down to check out his ideas. Not sure how many he did this to, but sure enough, you two know that of which you speak.

never too old to learn, eh?

good luck with the sale OP!

Here is one of the two articles I saw which mentioned the colt cut-downs as you mentioned. I had never read that before.
http://lengendarydetonicscombatmast...3/08/pat-yates-from-concept-to-prototype.html

on a somewhat related, but opposite note, I also have a Long Heavy slide built by Jim Clark Sr.
the history of this pistol is that Clark wanted to make a 6” 1911, so he bought demilled 1911s by the oil barrel full, and cut the ends off the slides, welded and made right with an existing 5” duty 1911 and then producd barrels etc.

i have a few 1911s, and the Clark, is the one that I just won’t sell.
at any rate, here is a pic of it, you can see a faint weld/machine mark about a inch back from the muzzle.

the other end of the spectrum ?

 

[Hacker]

You sure about that? I know the history about them pretty well and that is not so,ething I have read before.

my MK1 is the first model they made.

Yes, 100% sure.

My dad worked for Syd Woodcock at EXCOA when they were first starting Detonics. I own one of the "left over" Combat Commanders that Syd acquired to start it all up, purchased in a big batch by my dad and paid for by Syd.

 

[Aswild]

Great read and info rabbit hole

 

[Wildrose]

For the serious collector. Detonics Combat Master MK VI chambered in rare 9mm. Only about 300 of these were manufactured in 9mm and are rarely seen for sale. Excellent condition with original box and paperwork.

Not looking for trades. $2100 FIRM, buyer responsible for transfer fees.

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Edelman's... I bought my first rifle in Edelman's in Farmindale, Long Island. A Winchester 94 for $74.95. That goes way back to the 70's.