All sliding parts are coated with diamond like carbon (DLC) for extremely low coefficient of friction and high durability.

The slide is milled from solid blocks in the required parts, ensuring exceptional reliability and durability. It has a tritop surface shape. The serrations of the front and rear parts make it easier, faster, more agile and more reliable to repeat when loading the weapon.

Disconnector is designed for lower frictions, and instead of clashing in the classic disconnector, the slide runs over it and pushes it linearly for a higher level of safety and smoother operation, or repeating (cycling). Disconnector and frame have a pin in a slot joint between them, preventing any unnecessary movements of disconnector, while also allowing for more controlled movement of the latter. The pin also functions as a slide follower, which reduces the unnecessary forces and torque on disconnector to a minimum, allowing for smoother operation of the trigger mechanism. The mating surface of disconnector to the trigger and the mating surface of sear to the disconnector are convex, allowing for smoother and more controlled movement.

The top and bottom of the frame are attached with a solid vertical screw, so there is no fear of the frame breaking in that part. Trigger guard has been reinforced to allow for a screw joint with mortise and tenon between the frame and the handle that is not prone to failure. There are two (2) precision pins and two (2) screws on the back of the frame that additionally hold the frame in place.

The cut between the upper and the lower frame is at the height of the trigger bow, which allows greater tolerances and operation within the entire trigger mechanism. Safeties and handle are all combined in smooth lines in order to allow perfect ergonomics. Grip changes are possible by changing only the grips and not the entire handle/frame like other 2011.

The frame allows less friction in the part of the trigger mechanism, while also setting the trigger (pretravel – overtravel) without disassembling the gun.

At the back, the overlap joint between the frame and the handle is fixed with a pair of locating bushings with through screws. The handle has detachable grip pads that can be replaced if desired.

A fully cylindrical bul barrel with straight locking lugs which engage better with the slide reducing the contact stresses. The barrel is designed for a spherical bushing for it’s smooth operation, better durability and high level of accuracy. The barrel has more bearing surface with the slide for easier repeating (cycling), which also prevents  breakage. There is a single surface on a barrel that impacts the frame after firing. It is tilted to be perpendicular to the barrel movement at the time of impact which reduces stresses to the barrel link. It is also slightly convex which reduces contact stresses. The barrel has integrated loading ramp which reliably loads all types of cartridges (rounded or flat point).

In combination with the slide the extractor enables better extraction of different cartridges even with lower forces of springs and cartridges, which may be out of dimensional tolerance. The extractor is secured by a pin spring. The spring is torsional and does not release tension that would lead to cracking of the material. The extractor is easily removed with a light tap on the pin.

Hammer and all internal parts of the trigger mechanism ensure optimal performance (reflected in 0.25 mm (approx. 0.00984252”) of movement of the trigger). Combined, these advancements allow the trigger travel to be just 0.3 mm (0.012 inch). All key trigger components are DLC coated which further reduces friction and thereby decrease trigger pull even further. Combined, these advancements decrease trigger pull to 11 N (2.5 lbf).

Trigger bow made from a solid block (one piece) contributing thus to reliable operation and stiffness. Structurally designed to allow minimal friction and perfect matching to all other parts (sear, disconnector).

Multiple spring system in the mainspring housing reduces the forces on an individual spring, thereby reducing stress and increase reliability and service life. The potential energy released by main springs is reduced to lover level still adequate for reliable operation, thereby reducing forces and decreasing trigger pull. Redesigned spring cap with a longer skirt in order to reduce lateral forces and thereby friction, which further decreases trigger pull.

The safeties milled and additionally heat treated. With seven attachment surfaces, they enable better performance and greater durability and prevent breakage. The grip safety can be disabled with one integrated screw.

Toolless disassembly and reassembly.

MAGAZINE: Double stack

AVAILABLE CALIBERS: 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, 357 Sig.

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