Ace Virtual Shooting Launches Ace 17 and Ace 19 Handsets, Bringing the Most-Requested Pistol Platform to VR Training
Two new American-made models — "The Duty Standard" and "The Compact Standard" — round out Ace's handset lineup with options designed for duty officers, daily concealed carriers, and competitive shooters
Dallas, Tex., May 7, 2026 – Ace Virtual Shooting (AceXR, LLC), the leading VR handgun shooting simulator and growing home for shooting, is pleased to announce the launch of two new handsets — the Ace 17 and the Ace 19 — available for purchase today. Both handsets are designed and made in America, priced at $199 standalone, and available as part of Ace Kits and Ace Bundles.
The Ace 17, billed as "The Duty Standard," is a full-size handset purpose-built for duty-belt and hard use. The Ace 19, "The Compact Standard," is a mid-sized handset designed for daily concealed carry. Together, the two models replicate the steep grip angle, ergonomics, and striker-fired feel of the most carried service-pistol platform in the world. Both feature a roughly four-pound trigger pull, a textured magazine release, toolless installation for Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 controllers, durable SLS nylon construction, and a fully functional accessory rail compatible with standard weapon-mounted lights — enabling shooters to train in VR with the exact light setup they run on duty or carry in the real world. The Ace 17 weighs 31.2 ounces with a controller installed; the Ace 19 weighs 27.2 ounces.
The Ace 17 and Ace 19 represent the most-requested handset replicas in the company's history, addressing demand from a community of shooters whose primary duty, carry, and competition sidearms share the same fundamental design language.
"These are the two handsets our community has been asking us for since the day we launched," said Conor Donahue, CEO and co-founder of Ace Virtual Shooting. "They represent the most carried pistol platform on the planet — what officers carry on duty, what concealed carriers trust every day, and what countless competitive shooters run on the clock. Bringing them into Ace in a way that honors how those pistols actually feel in the hand was a bar we refused to lower. For our existing members, this lets them train every day on the platform they actually carry. For the shooters who told us they would buy the moment we offered this, the wait is over."
The launch of the Ace 17 and Ace 19 rounds out a handset lineup that now offers a dedicated, purpose-built option across every major shooting use case. Competitive shooters can choose from the CZ Shadow 2, Staccato P, TTI Sand Viper, and SIG P320-XFIVE, as well as the new Ace 17 and 19 models. Law enforcement and military users have the Shadow Systems MR920, Staccato HD P4, and the new Ace 17 and Ace 19. Daily concealed carriers can train with the SIG P365-XMACRO or the Ace 19. Enthusiasts and 1911 shooters round out the lineup with the Springfield TRP 1911 and the Ace Arctus.
The Ace 17 and Ace 19 are available today at acexr.com, priced at $199 standalone, or as part of an Ace Kit (handset plus annual Ace Club membership) or Ace Bundle (handset plus annual membership and a Meta Quest 3 headset).
About Ace Virtual Shooting
Ace Virtual Shooting is the premier shooting simulator for consumers worldwide. In partnerships with leading brands, including SIG SAUER, Staccato, Trijicon, Vortex, and CZ, it delivers skill-building, enjoyment, and competition from the comfort of home. Ace combines an engaging virtual reality app, packed with over a hundred dynamic shooting stages, with a realistic physical handset that meticulously replicates the style, weight, and trigger of leading handguns. Made for shooters at all skill levels, it makes dry-fire training enjoyable and improves proficiency. To learn more about Ace Virtual Shooting or to become a member of the Ace Community, visit www.acexr.com.
Ace 17 Handset and Ace 19 Handset
Ace 17 VR Handset - The Duty Standard
Ace 19 VR Handset - The Compact Standard
