Derya Arms DY9Z - A $299 Micro-Compact With 15+1 Capacity
Derya Arms has announced the release of its new DY9Z striker-fired 9mm pistol, a micro-compact design aimed at concealed carry and general-purpose use. First shown to the public at the GOALS show in August, the pistol is now entering the market. The DY9Z is positioned as an affordable option for shooters seeking modern features at an MSRP of $299, and it arrives with ten available frame colors to cover a range of user preferences.
The DY9Z is built around a compact footprint while retaining a full 15+1 round capacity. The slide is cut for direct-mount pistol optics, a configuration increasingly expected in the micro-compact class. Internally, the design incorporates forged steel components intended to maintain consistent function over extended use.
Derya is also releasing a new 15-round magazine alongside the pistol. This magazine is designed not only for the DY9Z but also to function with the Glock 43X and PSA Micro Dagger. When used with those platforms, Derya recommends upgrading to its metal magazine catch to ensure proper engagement. The DY9Z itself ships with a proprietary metal magazine catch that is meant to reduce wear and provide secure operation. For users who want a shared magazine system across multiple pistols, the compatibility may offer logistical benefits.
In terms of intended applications, the DY9Z is said to be sized for concealed carry but offers enough capacity and optic support to serve in home-defense or recreational roles.
The product specifications include:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Action type: Striker-fired semi-automatic
- Barrel length: 3.5 inches
- Overall length: 6.5 inches
- Overall width: 1.1 inches
- Overall height: 5 inches
- Weight (unloaded): 1.25 pounds
- Magazine capacity: 10 or 15 rounds (one metal magazine included; compatible with magazines for Glock 43X for flush fit)
- Sights: Front white dot; rear U notch white; direct RMSc optic mount on slide (no adapter plate needed; sight cuts compatible with Glock 43X)
- Grip: Polymer with changeable backstraps (S, M, L included)
- Safety features: Firing pin block and anti-drop trigger block
- Finish: Black Nitride on slide and barrel; frame options in 10 dyed colors: black, purple, blue, pink, black cherry, Barrett brown, midnight bronze, grey, flat dark earth (FDE), and olive drab green (ODG)
- Additional features: Accessory rail for lights or lasers, reversible magazine release, 1:10-inch twist rate, 5-5.5 pound trigger pull
- Compliance: MD compliant. Not CA compliant (planning Mid 2026 for CA/MA)
With your pistol, there’s a cut out case, user manual, one magazine, backstraps, guide rod, gun brush, Allen key, and cleaning rod included.
Here’s a direct link: https://derya.us/dy9z/
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Wow... another glock clone...
another junk gun