Grendel P-10 .380 - Predecessor of the Kel-Tec P3AT

[Ninja9]

This is a gun i left with my mom many years ago (pre-web). I have recently been reading that a lot of people had problems with them, and decided to swap it out with her until i can test it more thoroughly. I had only put maybe 100 fmj's through it before giving it to her, but had no issues. I got it as part of a trade, and the grip looked like a dog had chewed on it or something Other than that and some holster wear it seems to be in good shape.

- It's a Grendel P-10 (5 digit serial - supposedly that's a better run)

- Holds 10 rounds of .380 (have heard it will hold 10+1, but i don't think so)

- Has no magazine. You lock the slide back, and load directly into the grip.

- Has a heavy DA only trigger - No safety.

- Pain to re-assemble (just finished cleaning it)

EDIT:

10+1 is possible. You have to press the 11th round partially into "magazine" while easing the slide closed. Not fun to do, but it works.

The 2nd pic shows it's size compared to a Glock 26. If I had a mid-size Glock, I would consider carrying the Grendel on some occasions... I still might, and get my mom a .38 or something. That would probably be a better gun for her anyway.

Thanks for looking

Edited March 24, 2009 by Ninja9
10+1 is possible

[frankmako]

nice gun. i have been look for one just to have one.

[Ninja9]

Thanks, man! It's starting to grow on me. Especially now that I can get an 11th round in there (see my edit). Might just have to put this one to use, myself... assuming it proves to be reliable.

[Ninja9]

Another update:

It is denting primers when it slams shut on a round... Gotta look into getting that fixed now