There is a full write-up of the Detonics Pocket 9 in the book "Great Combat Handguns" by Leroy Thompson and Rene Smeets.
Their conclusions were:
The stiff recoil, heavy trigger, and "quirky" disassembly made it problematical, but they considered it a good combat handgun.
They considered it to be a weapon NOT for casual users but for professionals who could deal with the trigger and recoil, and were willing to devote the time to master it.
As for disassembly here's what Thompson had to say:
"Theoretically, one can dismantle the Pocket 9 by pulling down on the dismantling block and pulling the slide back and upward to disengage it from the frame rails. The slide can then be slid off the front of the frame, and the barrel and spring can be removed for maintenance.
Unfortunately, it is often virtually impossible to proceed even this far, because the tiny dismantling block is hard to hold without additional assistance.
The problem undoubtedly arises from the necessity to keep the Pocket 9 as compact as possible, but the dismantling difficulties are a real disadvantage".
As far as I can remember, this is pretty much how the Pocket 9 comes apart, and is very close to how the old Astra Constable .380 was stripped.
Unload, put the safety on (I think), remove the magazine.
Pull the slide to the rear, pull the disassembly block down by grabbing the two grooved finger pieces on either side of the frame, above the trigger guard, then pull the slide farther to the rear, lift up the rear end, and allow the slide to move forward and off the frame.
Remove the recoil assembly, then remove the barrel.
I can't remember how the barrel bushing is removed, or if it should be.
To get to the action, remove the grips.
