Daly CD9 (Akdal Ghost)

[Guest CK1]

So, just heard back from the folks at Charles Daly/KBI Inc. and this will be available around the end of November. Looks like they're importing the Akdal Ghost, re-badging it, and putting more traditional Novak-style sights on it...

It's basically a Glock (G19-sized) with a more ergonomic grip and switchable back-straps (the Glock patents ran out so this one is as close to being identical in it's function as can be... mimicry is the highest form of flattery). MSRP is $449.00 so street price should be pretty darn affordable.

Reminds me of what you might get if you combined a Glock, Steyr M-A1, P99, and an XDM... apparently Turkey is the new Austria.

Here's a link that shows more photos, including it field stripped:The New CD9! - Page 6 - The Charles Daly Forums

Edited October 8, 2009 by CK1

[Westwindmike]

Looks like the front sight is on backwards.

[Guest CK1]

Looks like the front sight is on backwards.

The pics show the Akdal sights... the US Daly version will have Novak-style.

[TGO David]

I want to hold one before passing judgment but this looks really cool.

[Guest Verbal Kint]

Interesting to see how this competes with the 4th Gen Glocks that are due out soon.

[Hotshot]

Looks like a Taurus/Hi-Point Glock wannabe. But then again, it's cool.

[Guest JHatmaker]

Looks great, almost identical to a P99 more-so than a Glock, at least in my opinion.

Thanks for the update.

[Moped]

I too thought Walther when I first saw it. Looks nice though. Wouldn't mind shooting one.

[kwe45919]

Interesting to see.....want to see how it stacks up against others in it's class......

[Kevo]

I agree with above posts. That looks identical to the Walther/S&W P99.

[redneck]

I'd like to put my finger on the boom boom button on that !

[Smith]

From what I've read on the CD forum, the designer was a long time Glock designer. If it is as good as it's being billed it is basically everything Glock refuses to update their pistols with.