Derya Arms Makes a Splash in North America with New DY9Z and Derya MAX – Coming Soon to BT Gun Company!

April 19, 2026

Derya Arms DY9Z micro-compact pistol and Derya MAX shotgun platform showcased at SHOT Show 2026.

What Was Announced

Derya Arms, a Turkish firearms manufacturer with a growing presence in the United States, has announced a significant surge in North American orders following the debut of two new firearms at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. The company, a founding partner of Konya Defense Industry and a shareholder of ASELSAN Konya Weapons Systems, is making a serious push into the North American market, and the initial response has been overwhelmingly positive. The two models generating significant buzz are the DY9Z micro-compact pistol and the Derya MAX platform – both poised to shake up their respective categories. This announcement marks one of the strongest commercial openings in Derya Arms’ history in the United States, fueled by the relationships and distributor conversations sparked at SHOT Show.

Key Specs and Features

Here’s what we know so far about these exciting new additions:

**DY9Z Micro-Compact Pistol:**

Caliber: 9x19mm
Type: Micro-compact, striker-fired pistol
Slide Coating: Black Melonite (QPQ)
Barrel Coating: Black Melonite (QPQ)
Optics Ready: RMSc direct-mount optics-ready slide
Backstraps: Interchangeable
Frame Colors: A broad range of options
MSRP: Not yet announced

**Derya MAX Platform:**

Type: Next-generation shotgun platform
Design: Developed in collaboration with top-level competitive shooters and professional engineers
Features: Recoil management, optimized gas system, modular components
Variants: Multiple variants available
Color Configurations: Five color configurations
MSRP: Not yet announced

What Makes It Different

The DY9Z enters a crowded micro-compact market but aims to stand out with its Black Melonite coating, optics-ready slide, and interchangeable backstraps, offering a customizable and durable option for concealed carry. The Derya MAX, on the other hand, represents a completely new shotgun platform. Its development, driven by input from competitive shooters and engineers, focuses on recoil reduction, an optimized gas system, and modularity, suggesting a versatile platform for both sport shooting and tactical applications. Derya Arms is positioning the MAX as a central element of their new-generation strategy, indicating a commitment to innovation and performance.

Availability and Pricing

While the initial response has been incredibly strong, with 10,000 units of the DY9Z and 5,000 units of the Derya MAX already ordered from North American buyers, specific release dates and MSRPs have not yet been announced. Derya Arms is currently focused on fulfilling existing orders and solidifying relationships with distributors. They are leveraging their production and commercial infrastructure in the United States to access international markets and expand their export network, which already spans over 85 countries. BT Gun Company is excited to be a part of this expansion and bring these new firearms to our customers.

We’re thrilled to see Derya Arms making such a significant impact on the North American market. Their commitment to quality and innovation is evident in these new models, and we believe they will be a valuable addition to our inventory. Keep an eye on our inventory at BT Gun Company as this model arrives…