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Zermatt Arms Waltz 9 blends 2011-inspired ergonomics with a striker-fired system, ultra-short trigger travel, and a patent-pending roller lock in a semi-custom pistol. The Waltz 9 marks Zermatt\u2019s move into handguns after years focused on precision rifle actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is this the best pistol trigger ever created? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It leans heavily on tight tolerances, modular options, and a trigger system that immediately stands out. The company plans to open orders in the second quarter, with shipping expected in the third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Hybrid Design With Familiar Roots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Waltz 9 takes visual and ergonomic cues from the 2011 platform but runs as a striker-fired pistol. Zermatt built it around a short-recoil, tilting barrel system paired with a patent-pending roller locking block. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That setup allows a very tight slide-to-frame fit at lockup, then frees things up during cycling. The goal is smooth function without sacrificing precision or reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comped and non-comped versions will be available<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The pistol uses Glock-pattern magazines, including G17-length and longer options. Controls cater to left and right-handed shooters. Buyers can choose standard or oversized magazine releases on either side, along with ambidextrous slide controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waltz 9 with aggressive grip panels and oversized magwell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Trigger and Shooting Characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The trigger is the headline feature. Zermatt lists a straight-pull trigger at roughly 36 ounces. Trigger travel measures about 0.050 inches, with an extremely short reset around 0.020 inches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ride the reset and the wall is right there again. It\u2019s the best feeling pistol trigger I have ever laid my fingers on, with minimal movement and extremely crisp break.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Waltz 9 has the best pistol trigger I have ever felt. And I’ve touched a lot of triggers. A lot. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Zermatt ships the Waltz 9 with three recoil springs. They weigh in at 12.5, 14, and 16 pounds. These are compatible with Beretta 92 patterns. Users can tune the gun without hunting proprietary springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration and Optics Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Waltz 9 comes optic-ready with a proprietary 7075 aluminum plate system. Plates support RMR\/SRO, DeltaPoint Pro, and ACRO footprints. Buyers can select forward or rearward backup iron sights, mounted either in front of or behind the optic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Optics are mounted on top of a proprietary aluminum plate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Barrel options include a USPSA Limited Optics legal version or a compensated variant. Frames and slides use 416R stainless steel, while the grip module is 6061 aluminum with interchangeable texture options. Two magwell sizes are available: standard and oversized competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standard and oversized magwells.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Availability and Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zermatt Arms plans to sell the Waltz 9 direct-to-consumer at launch, with possible dealer availability later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orders should open in Q2, with deliveries expected in Q3. Pricing starts around $4,900, with PVD finishes costing extra. Every configuration is selectable online<\/a>, from optics plates to textures and colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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