In July, 1982, I ordered a Detonics Military Combat MC-1 .45 ACP pistol plus one additional Detonics magazine from a SGN dealer in Massachusetts thru my local FFL.
The pistol is all matte stainless, except for a black rear sight in a dovetail in the frame, secured by a hex head screw, and wood grip panels. The mainspring housing is black metal and the exposed rear area is covered in checkered black rubber (reminiscent of the Pachmayr grip surface). The left side of the slide is engraved, "DETONICS .45", and the right side of the frame is marked, "DETONICS .45 SEATTLE, WA. (SER NO.)CR175xx". There is light scratching on the surfaces of the frame and slide from holster wear, and as such, I would rate it at 85-90%.
As a community pharmacist, the Detonics was very concealable under my white top, but the shortened gripframe made it difficult to grip comfortably. I eventually went to a Colt Combat Commander .45 (steel frame) and then to a Glock 30 in .45 ACP.
As with my other carry weapons, I would be exaggerating to state it has had 300 rounds fired through it.
For paper collectors, I have the original purchase order and bank stub, a photocopy of the Instruction Manual, and three original articles on the Detonics compact .45 pistols from G&A and AR, circa 1976 - 80.
Is this example actually a MC-1? Potential buyers who have seen it claim it is not a MC-1, but a MK V, as they think my pistol is a Combat Master (later manufacture?).
As I am now working for a company which prohibits concealed carry, I no longer have need for it and am also offering it for sale.
For a potential buyer who will use it for concealed carry, I will include my Bianchi #3 "Pistol Pocket"; while cut for a Colt Commander, it holds the Detonics very well.