FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Eric Kincel,General Manager
Vltor Weapon Systems
Phone: 1-866-468-5867
eric@vltor.com
February 6, 2008
Dear Fortis Enthusiast,
Due to the overwhelming
and positive response to the Fortis Pistol Project, we would
like to address some of the questions, comments and concerns
that we received from the 2008 Shot Show.
First and foremost, the
Fortis Pistol is neither a concept nor a "market study"; we
are moving forward with the Fortis. As many people saw at
the show, we have finished a great deal of the design work
and are evaluating prototype design models now. We are
taking every possible step to ensure that the Fortis will
incorporate the absolute best materials and manufacture
technique available.
As part of a leading
aerospace manufacturer, Vltor is able to use state of the
art computer simulations for design testing, stress
analysis, and geometric dimension and tolerance testing;
furthermore, the Fortis will undergo extensive range testing
and evaluation, to ensure that the final release product is
worthy of the place it will take in the handgun world.
We are not yet ready to
commit to a release date for the Fortis. We have learned
from others in the industry that announcing a release date
this early most often leads to one of two things: The
release date is missed, causing discouragement and anxiety
in buyers, or the product becomes a "rush job" to meet the
release date. We will avoid the old axiom that there is
never time to do it right, but always time to do it over
and take the time to
ensure that the Fortis is done right the first time. With
that said, we expect that the first release of the Fortis
will be around the end of the year.
As for the estimated price
of the Fortis, this can set the same type of trap as
guessing a release date - or goal is to bring
the base level Fortis to the market, at a price that is
competitive with a mid-level 1911 style pistol.
The First release of the
Fortis is being developed in both 10mm Auto and .45ACP,
there will be other calibers available in the future. Also,
while identical in appearance and feel, the first release
will not be a 100% reproduction of the original Bren-Ten
pistol; there are design modifications to improve the
strength, safety and reliability of the pistol. It is too
early to say what parts will be interchangeable between the
Fortis and the original Bren-Ten.
After the first release of
the Fortis, we will offer other models and levels of finish
in the Fortis line. In addition to compact, tactical and
lightweight designs, we will offer an exact reproduction of
the original Bren-Ten as a legacy collector.
It has always been a
policy of Vltor Weapons to avoid certain ad hoc news venues;
while internet forums and public message boards are great
for much of the information they provide, it is all to often
impossible to establish what information is accurate and
what is not
– therefore, any news
about the Fortis that comes from rumor control is exactly
that: rumor.
We have established an
official website blog at
http://vltor.wordpress.com
that will be the only official source of information on the
Fortis Pistol Project
-we will update
the information there as needed, and will try our best to
keep you up to date as development and manufacture
continues. Please check there for any questions you might
have in the future and thank you for you interest in the
Fortis and your support in making an American dream happen.
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Thank you for your
interest.
Respectfully,
Eric S. Kincel
General Manager
Vltor Weapon Systems
