One of the more exciting and talked-about products of SHOT Show 2018 is sure to be this one: The Genesis Z9 from ZRODelta. It’s Monday morning and the cat’s out of the bag; TTAG has the scoop, the photos, and the press release on “The World’s First Fully Modular Pistol” . . .
With easily-swappable dust covers, front straps, back straps, magazine wells, and more, the end user can quickly convert from a compact carry gun to a full-on race gun.
How quickly? How easily? RF challenged ZRODELTA’s Production Manager, Chris, to do it blindfolded — something he’s never attempted. We got it on video:
https://youtu.be/Nv1PlrThgko
Not too shabby!
Here’s the official press release followed by a big ‘ol photo dump:
ZRODELTA ANNOUNCES THE GENESIS Z9 AS THE WORLD’S FIRST
FULLY MODULAR PISTOLJanuary 23, 2018 – Lubbock, TX – ZRODELTA is pleased to announce the Genesis Z9 as the world’s first completely modular pistol that will allow users to convert from compact to a full long slide race gun in seconds thanks to its Patent Pending design.
The Genesis Z9 frame is Billet 7075 Aluminum and is compatible with several common Glock® parts on the market. The Genesis will be offered in 9mm base models to include Compact, Service and Race (Long Slide), with additional parts available direct through ZRODELTA to give users the ability to easily reconfigure the pistol based on application.
ZRODELTA will announce collaborations with key industry partners that will offer a multitude of parts accessories. These collaborations will ensure customers have a wide selection of customizable options from other respected brands in the industry.
“The Genesis is emblematic of a new perspective at ZRODELTA, one that seeks to develop the pinnacle of what a striker-fired pistol can be, and ought to be. The Genesis Z9 is more modular, ergonomic, accurate, cross-platform, and cross-application compatible than any other pistol of its kind. The depth and breadth of our intellectual property surrounding its utility is truly groundbreaking.” – Pat Harrigan
“The Genesis pistol platform allows the customer to build and customize their pistol to their comfort, environment and ability. Our team has effectively given users the ability to build on a “receiver” the perfect firearm much like they build an AR15.” – Clint Walker
“The Genesis pistol is the first product that shows our innovative ability. Extensive R&D, coupled with high quality precision machining, and testing, proves our ability to become a leader in this industry.” – John Birk
Stock Glock® parts that will work on every variation:
Gen 3 trigger packs
Gen 3 trigger housing
Trigger pin
Slide catch
Gen 3 Slide catch spring
Slide stop assembly
Trigger housing pin
Mag release spring
Glock/aftermarket magazines
Glock/aftermarket gen 3 slides
Glock/aftermarket slide internals
SightsProprietary for Compact variation only:
Barrel
Recoil springProprietary parts for all configurations:
Mag release
Locking block
Locking block pin
RMR plate/Dummy plate (if using our slide)Proprietary for Race (Long Slide) variation only:
Barrel
Recoil springLimited quantities of the Genesis are available immediately. ZRODELTA plans to ship the first production pistols beginning the end of Q2 with the ability to deliver 2,000 complete pistols per month thereafter.
Price: TBA
About
ZRODELTA is a U.S. based manufacturer of scope mounts, tripods, and other precision shooting accessories best known for its DLOC scope mounts, HEAD-S tripod shooting platform, and Cowl Induction Muzzle Brake. ZRODELTA’s recent acquisition of Critical Capabilities and War Sport Manufacturing has expanded its ability to provide high-quality parts to large OEM, military, and retail customers across the world.
So it is not like Springfield (Croatia) Armory?
This is still a legit USA company? All parts made and assembled here?
Or are the parts made abroad and just assembled here in NY….
Anyone with the company that can fill us in?
Good looking pistol
Looks like fun! Any word on price?
Just brainstorming here – I have never used a black powder firearm, but could static electricity be enough to flash a pan? There are times of year when you don’t want to touch any metal that is grounded – step out of a vehicle and reach for one inside the cab…….
When loading gasoline tankers, we had to clamp a static line to each trailer.
I see a bright future for them.
One size fits all engineering efforts aren’t always what they initially promise. I’ll wait for the full review.
Especially if it uses Glock trigger parts.
Oh look, another company made parts for Glock that should’ve been made for the P320…
OR
Oh look, another company tried to turn a Glock into a shittier P320…
Pretty darned cool!
Liberals say they “care” about saving lives (despite promoting unfettered murder of the unborn/unwanted aborted by the thousands), but what they never understand is that no one’s life is guaranteed, valued or protected except by their own action and preparation. Your life only really matters to you and hopefully your family, friends and loved ones, but to the State and society at large you are individually expendable. Sure the agents of the State will work to bring to “justice” the person(s) who killed or maimed you, but that is mostly for the purpose of keeping people from understanding the truth.* No State engineered punishment can ever restore your life and/or health once you are dead, permanently maimed or traumatized by someone else’s criminal attack.
The only person that can protect you is you. You may be unsuccessful in the attempt, but being prepared and determined to defend yourself physically is the only real defense you have against merely being prey at the mercy of whoever decides to make you their victim. It is your right to decide to be a victim, but it is never your right to dictate to anyone else that they, too, must be prey. This simple fact also chronically escapes Liberals.
*In fairness there are people I have met who work as agents of the State who do care sincerely about the victims they pursue justice on behalf of, and I do not mean to deride them and their efforts or concerns. Unknowingly they perpetrate the meme that everyone’s life has value to the State and society at large.
Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in.
Where is his apology? Nothing in the article about how remorseful he is about denigrating those of us who already knew for a fact what he recently learned. Nothing about how ridiculous the lefts position on the 2nd is. No contrition whatsoever.
#2muchtoask?
Well, this is an improvement over hammer-forged barrels, I suppose.
It’s still not a cut-rifled top-grade barrel, but it’s an improvement.
Firearm deer season in Illinois is limited to shotguns, muzzleloaders and handguns (‘cuz rifles are so scary!).
Lots of folks choose a scoped revolver in .357 Magnum for that task. It’s easier to haul up into a tree stand than a long gun. And a lever gun in .357 Magnum would be illegal. Go figure.
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This is all a little harsh — the man had an epiphany. He saw the light. He is now in favor of gun rights, and he said so on a publicly available DC-based podcast. Give the man a break — he is on our side now. Maybe he does not agree with every (or any) conservative political position. So what? Why belittle him? The focus of this blog is gun rights; he is now in favor of concealed carry in the nation’s capital. He is motivated. As a DC resident, that makes him a voice that will likely be heard at DC Council meetings. We need more like him. Welcome to the club, Mr. Young.
A gun, a knife, a watch, a rope thing, flashlight, a one hitter, and a weed stash bottle. Skip five keep two
Yeah…Michael Knowles did this with his book Reasons to Vote for democrats…it was just blank pages…but he did make a nice sum for it…..
“Disclaimer: Gun Control: 101 Reasons Why It’s Good for America contains 101 completely blank pages.”
Ahhhh…
(Why did the article about the guy mugged in DC evaporate?)
hoisted by their own petard. Not sure of the details BUT this seems like another bump stock fiasco trying to skirt the ATF rules. ( in my state smooth bore black powder rifles/revolvers are not considered firearms, No BG check) I wish these mfg’s. Would stop pouring gasoline on the god damned fire. More shit for the prog shits to BAN, they’re already working on trigger modifications ban.
Can you not say “NO” Taylor??
Good grief.
That poor bear, he was just turning his life around.
$9,000.00.
Any idea when these are coming out??
Any time line for when your plant in Burke County, North Carolina will begin production?