Detonics Series X
| Detonics Series X | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pistol |
| Place of origin |  Czech Republic |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Detonics (UNRRA Group s.r.o.) |
| Unit cost | €399°°-€719°° in European Union. |
| Variants | Glad Lite XF6 6X9 GRIM Gladiator .410 E1 Gadiator X Gladiator X4C |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 574 g (1.265 lb)-765 g (1.687 lb) |
| Length | 137 mm (5.4 in)-169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Barrel length | 77 mm (3.0 in)-99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Cartridge | 6 mm Flobert Balle 6 mm ME Flobert Court 9 mm Flobert Bosquette 9 mm Flobert Grenaille .410 bore 11.43 mm bullet 12.7 mm bullet |
| Action | Boxlock action Boxlock action + Muzzleloader both Double Action Only (DAO) |
| Feed system | 2⨯ barrel 6⨯ barrel |
| Sights | Adjustable |
| References | Prices and specs according to manufacturer[1][2][3][4][5] |
The Detonix Series X is a family of multi-barreled pistols operating via an Anson-type action, manufactured in the Czech Republic by UNRRA Group s.r.o.
Design
The frame is manufactured from 7075 T6 duralumin, while the barrels are made of carbonitrided hardened steel. The superimposed barrels feature smooth bores and are available in double-barrel or six-barrel configurations. The striker is concealed and is cocked by "breaking" the barrel—a system known as an Anson-type action.[6][7][8]
Models
According to manufacturer[1][2][3][4][5]
- Glad Lite XF6: Over-and-under double-barrel version chambered in 6 mm Flobert.
- 6X9 GRIM: Six-barrel version configured in a 3x2 array, designed to fire both the 9 mm Flobert Bosquette cartridge and its shotgun variant: the 9 mm Flobert Grenaille.
- Gladiator .410 E1: Over-and-under double-barrel version designed to fire .410 cartridges with a maximum length of up to 2.5 inches.
- Gladiator X4C: Compact version of the Gladiator .410 E1.
- Gladiator X: Version available in 11.43 mm and 12.7 mm calibers. Unlike the other versions, these models are muzzle-loaded; powder is inserted first, followed by the bullet (sometimes requiring the use of a ramrod). Subsequently, the barrel is "broken open" to allow for the insertion of a W209 primer or similar ignition source. This subfamily includes models X5S, X4L, and X5L.
| Model | Cartridge | Barrels | Length | Widht | Height | Barrel length | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glad Lite XF6 | 6 mm Flobert/6 mm ME Flobert | 2 | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 20 mm (0.79 in) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 584 g (20.6 oz) |
| 6X9 GRIM | 9 mm Flobert Bosquette/9 mm Flobert Grenaille | 6 | 154 mm (6.1 in) 169 mm (6.7 in) |
25.5 mm (1.00 in) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 84 mm (3.3 in) 99 mm (3.9 in) |
699 g (24.7 oz) 765 g (27.0 oz) |
| Gladiator .410 E1 | .410 Bore | 2 | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 20 mm (0.79 in) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 650 g (23 oz) |
| Gladiator X4C | .410 Bore | 2 | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 20 mm (0.79 in) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 77 mm (3.0 in) | 574 g (20.2 oz) |
| Gadiator X4L | 11.43 mm + W209 primer | 2 | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 20 mm (0.79 in) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 686 g (24.2 oz) |
| Gadiator X5L | 12.7 mm + W209 primer | 2 | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 20 mm (0.79 in) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 681 g (24.0 oz) |
| Gadiator X5S | 12.7 mm + W209 primer | 2 | 152 mm (6.0 in) | 20 mm (0.79 in) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 638 g (22.5 oz) |
References
- 1 2 "Detonics Glad Lite XF6 cal. 6mm Flobert" (in Czech). Kentaur CZ, s.r.o. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- 1 2 "Detonics 6X9 GRIM". Detonics.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- 1 2 "Gladiator .410 E1 Professional LIMITED EDITION". Detonics.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- 1 2 "Gladiator .410 X4C Subcompact LIMITED EDITION". Detonics.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- 1 2 "Gladiator X Professional". Detonics.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ H., Hrachya (2023-05-09). "POTD: Detonics 6×9 Grim". TheFireArmBlog.com. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ C., Luke (2022-03-07). "IWA 2022: The Detonics Gladiator 50 Caliber Black Powder Derringer". TheFireArmBlog.com. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ "Glad Lite XF6 Flobert kal.6 mm kat. C1»". WOJOCZEK.com. Retrieved 2026-05-15.