Grand Power K100 MK7

ifit · October 15, 2012, 04:52 PM

through some research basically identical to the once imported STI GP6 at one time. now being imported by Century Arms. wondering if anybody have any experience with this particular firearm? ordered one and will be in soon. made in slovkia, just came from Grand Power website and wow they got some nice pistols

ordered from jg sales
http://www.jgsales.com/century-arms-....-p-58147.html

Bohemus · October 15, 2012, 06:20 PM

I own K100 mk.6
Great gun, reliable, feeds anything - you can actualy slowly cycle the slide by hand and it still feeds the round! It should be lubed a bit though. Mags work in CZ75 SP-01.
Its completely ambidextrous - slide release, mag release and safety. Field strip is simple and gun has no sharp edges - insluding sights - perfect for carry or manipulation. Spring is rather weak, so its super easy to rack the slide, but it doesnt cause any problems.
Great gun overall. And has good reputation.
Ive shot mk.7 and long Excalibur version - also great, for some reason the newer guns have 15rd. capacity mags - mine has 17rd. Dont know why as mags are reliable. While ergonomy resemles the one of CZ75, its actually bit bigger in hand.

my guns:

If you have more questions, i can dig up more info from Czech&Slovak forums.

And also forgive me my Czechglish.

tag129 · October 15, 2012, 06:29 PM

How would you compare Glock 17 or SW MP9 vs Grand Power? Personally I don't like glock and mp9 at all.

Bohemus · October 15, 2012, 06:45 PM

I like Glock 17 as long as I dont have to shoot it

, I shot MP9 (rare gun here) only once few ears ago and whille it was quite fine guns, I like GP K100 better. I have to admit Cz75 (Phantom) and Duty fits my hand even better.
And i should mention that K100 trigger reset is the shortest Ive ever experienced on pistol.

tekarra · October 15, 2012, 08:42 PM

I have read good reports on the Grand Power on a Canadian forum. The original GPs have been available there for some time. I was happy to learn they are now available in three sizes.

tag129 · October 15, 2012, 10:00 PM

I have a cz sp01 shadow and I'm used to the heavier weight. It might be hard to get use to it

tag129 · October 15, 2012, 10:03 PM

How's the recoil?

Jaymo · October 15, 2012, 10:05 PM

It looks like it's the same size as the .45 EAA Witness. Probably a bit slimmer, due to the plastic frame and lack of grip panels.

ifit · October 16, 2012, 05:06 AM

thanks bohemus for that great info, good to know that the grip size is slightly bigger than a cz75, i have shot my friends cz TS (grip is bigger) which really felt better in my hands than my cz shadow. good to know that the cz75 mags will fit cause i have 3ea. 18 rounders that came with my cz shadow.
just watched a video of the k100 dumping 1,250 rounds continously with no problems on june 2012. once received will get some close up pics, and range results

Bohemus · October 16, 2012, 06:13 AM

ifit: CZ mags doesnt work in K100, but K100 mags (sometimes) fit SP-01.
K100 mags have conventional slot on side just as cz75 has, but they need anoher slot on front side of the mag - its ambidextrous release.
It may be possible to convert CZ mags to fit K100, but I think it doesnt worth the effort.

ifit · October 16, 2012, 08:01 AM

oops, i misread your post. i understand now, thanks

mavracer · October 16, 2012, 09:06 AM

I have a STI GP6c wonderful gun very accurate and the best SA trigger of any conventional DA/SA. I hate the ergos on a Glock. M&Ps have better ergos but I actually like the trigger on the SR9 better.

ifit · October 25, 2012, 05:23 AM

finally picked up the gp k100 today w/some range results, fits like a glove, though have not tried any of the 3 other back straps offered. trigger is nice estimating around 4lbs. some pics of the gun and range results

shots were all standing, shooting off hand

Shoot66 · October 26, 2012, 05:26 AM

I have got the K100 in 2007; if I remember correctly and shortly afterwards have turned it into my EDC, replacing a CZ 2075 RAMI. That was still the MK6 „frame“. There was a detail that needed a simple tweaking – the slide catch pin was moving out from time to time. The sights are set for a POI 4´´ about the POA at 25 meters (therefore the slightly high POI above) what can be changed, if one wishes so, as Grand Power offers the FS in 3 difrent heights. I, personally, opted for the Dynamic type rear sight and a fiber optic front sight.
Last July I got an offer to have the polymer frame changed for MK7 for free, so now I have a hybrid.
BTW, the Grand Power has the .45 ACP model ready. I had a chance to test it and can say that due to the rotational locking system the recoil was very soft. The last time I spoke with the head of the company they were waiting only for the magazines. I was also told that the .40 S&W model will follow soon as the modification of the steel container and poly frame once they have the .45 is not too complicated.

PabloJ · October 26, 2012, 07:06 AM

Thanks for sharing. I knew they made good bread and cheese but who knew interesting handguns were also made there? Having had PA-15 I'm sold on rotating barrel principle and am going have to look at that .45ACP they came up with.

Texmex247 · December 15, 2012, 02:21 PM

I own both a GP6 as well as a few K100s. Aside from the marking on the slide, and magazine capacity,they are the exact same gun. These pistols are easily the best kept secret in the handgun world. If you own more than one nine, do yourself a favor, sell one and buy one of these. They are some of the best performing pistols you will find at any price range. I have also shot, owned and/or handled hi powers and clones, glocks, CZ 75s, Eaa witness's, smith 9mms, beretta 92s and ninety-twos, P99s, and then some. Only the CZ(w/trigger work) can perform as well. In the hands of even a novice shooter, the SA trigger is light and easy to control, lending itself to awesome accuracy. Now that century has distribution rights, the price has dropped significantly but I bet it will shoot right back up as soon as people realize the quality of this firearm. The only shortcoming of this gun may be that it has an akward takedown release but otherwise this pistol is a thing of beauty. Buy one and you won't be disappointed!

FIVETWOSEVEN · December 15, 2012, 07:02 PM

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Dont know why as mags are reliable.

It was probably determined that 17 round magazines require over compressing the spring.

PabloJ · December 15, 2012, 08:16 PM

The make nice leather goods, bread and have fine women so there is no reason their guns shouldn't be very good. Remember Croatian HS2000 which would not sell for about $250. Now it's called Springfield XD and many think it's best thing since sliced bread. Slovakia isn't much different then Croatia except because of Czecho----Slovakia most here know it's in Europe.

mr.trooper · December 15, 2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

How would you compare Glock 17 or SW MP9 vs Grand Power? Personally I don't like glock and mp9 at all.

They do not compare. At all.

For all their redeeming qualities, both the Glock and the M&P are generic spongy triggered striker fired pistols. The K100 is a unique hammer fired pistol with an absurdly light, creep free and crisp single action trigger and a smooth mild double action pull.

The Reliability and service life of the K100 are beyond repute. Anyone who does any research into Grand Powers prototype testing will be stunned at the round counts racked up by these guns. Reliability and durability are without question.

For the price you pay for these guns, you are stealing them.

Stringfellow · December 16, 2012, 01:12 AM

Thanks for the close up pictures--they look pristine, with excellent build quality. They don't seem to be decorated with lots of internal tool marks like my CZs...

ifit · December 16, 2012, 03:37 AM

texmex247 and mr. trooper hit it right on the money, dang you know this pistol pretty good

been a while since i adjusted my rear sights to my shooting, and at 35' standing shooting off hand it should be gtg. dang now i want the compact

Bohemus · December 17, 2012, 03:25 PM

Great grouping, and welcome to the K100 club

Leadhead · December 17, 2012, 03:42 PM

They are great shooters for sure! The only negative I see in the design and it's minor is the flex in the dust cover up front. The way the takedown works the front of the trigger guard goes up through the dust cover and locks the action in place. To release the action you pull down on the trigger guard and this releases the lug. This design needs a large hole in the dust cover which weakens the forward part where the accessory rail is. Heavier accessories on the rail will stress out the frame up front in my opinion.
Not a big deal if you aren't using or planning on using the rail.
I've heard that with the upcoming .40 they've made changes to the design and it looks like it might have a more glock like take down release switch.
The takedown on the GrandPowers is a bit different and the barrel needs to be seated correctly as it goes back together......not a huge deal but different.
I was chasing golf balls around at 20 -25 yards offhand pretty regularly on my first range session!

ifit · December 17, 2012, 06:15 PM

thanks bohemus, when a pistol has a good trigger=good results

leadhead, on another forum i was also informed about what you just posted about a new design for the GP....hmmmm

and hes from canada

mavracer · December 17, 2012, 09:58 PM

I made the mistake of letting dad shoot my GP6, at least I still have visitation

October 15, 2012, 04:52 PM	#1
ifit Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 720	Grand Power K100 MK7 through some research basically identical to the once imported STI GP6 at one time. now being imported by Century Arms. wondering if anybody have any experience with this particular firearm? ordered one and will be in soon. made in slovkia, just came from Grand Power website and wow they got some nice pistols ordered from jg sales http://www.jgsales.com/century-arms-....-p-58147.html

October 15, 2012, 06:20 PM	#2
Bohemus Member Join Date: September 14, 2009 Location: Mater Urbium, Bohemia Posts: 348	I own K100 mk.6 Great gun, reliable, feeds anything - you can actualy slowly cycle the slide by hand and it still feeds the round! It should be lubed a bit though. Mags work in CZ75 SP-01. Its completely ambidextrous - slide release, mag release and safety. Field strip is simple and gun has no sharp edges - insluding sights - perfect for carry or manipulation. Spring is rather weak, so its super easy to rack the slide, but it doesnt cause any problems. Great gun overall. And has good reputation. Ive shot mk.7 and long Excalibur version - also great, for some reason the newer guns have 15rd. capacity mags - mine has 17rd. Dont know why as mags are reliable. While ergonomy resemles the one of CZ75, its actually bit bigger in hand. my guns: If you have more questions, i can dig up more info from Czech&Slovak forums. And also forgive me my Czechglish. __________________ Sa vz.58 >> 158

October 15, 2012, 06:45 PM	#4
Bohemus Member Join Date: September 14, 2009 Location: Mater Urbium, Bohemia Posts: 348	I like Glock 17 as long as I dont have to shoot it , I shot MP9 (rare gun here) only once few ears ago and whille it was quite fine guns, I like GP K100 better. I have to admit Cz75 (Phantom) and Duty fits my hand even better. And i should mention that K100 trigger reset is the shortest Ive ever experienced on pistol. __________________ Sa vz.58 >> 158

October 15, 2012, 10:05 PM	#8
Jaymo Member Join Date: August 21, 2010 Posts: 2,507	It looks like it's the same size as the .45 EAA Witness. Probably a bit slimmer, due to the plastic frame and lack of grip panels. __________________ Who do you trust when everyone's a crook?

October 16, 2012, 06:13 AM	#10
Bohemus Member Join Date: September 14, 2009 Location: Mater Urbium, Bohemia Posts: 348	ifit: CZ mags doesnt work in K100, but K100 mags (sometimes) fit SP-01. K100 mags have conventional slot on side just as cz75 has, but they need anoher slot on front side of the mag - its ambidextrous release. It may be possible to convert CZ mags to fit K100, but I think it doesnt worth the effort. __________________ Sa vz.58 >> 158

October 15, 2012, 06:29 PM	#3
tag129 Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Posts: 7	How would you compare Glock 17 or SW MP9 vs Grand Power? Personally I don't like glock and mp9 at all.

October 15, 2012, 08:42 PM	#5
tekarra Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Posts: 1,141	I have read good reports on the Grand Power on a Canadian forum. The original GPs have been available there for some time. I was happy to learn they are now available in three sizes.

October 15, 2012, 10:00 PM	#6
tag129 Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Posts: 7	I have a cz sp01 shadow and I'm used to the heavier weight. It might be hard to get use to it

October 15, 2012, 10:03 PM	#7
tag129 Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Posts: 7	How's the recoil?

October 16, 2012, 05:06 AM	#9
ifit Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 720	thanks bohemus for that great info, good to know that the grip size is slightly bigger than a cz75, i have shot my friends cz TS (grip is bigger) which really felt better in my hands than my cz shadow. good to know that the cz75 mags will fit cause i have 3ea. 18 rounders that came with my cz shadow. just watched a video of the k100 dumping 1,250 rounds continously with no problems on june 2012. once received will get some close up pics, and range results

October 16, 2012, 08:01 AM	#11
ifit Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 720	oops, i misread your post. i understand now, thanks

October 16, 2012, 09:06 AM	#12
mavracer Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: wichita Posts: 2,687	I have a STI GP6c wonderful gun very accurate and the best SA trigger of any conventional DA/SA. I hate the ergos on a Glock. M&Ps have better ergos but I actually like the trigger on the SR9 better. __________________ rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6. INTEGRITY- the ability to do the right thing even when no one will know.

October 25, 2012, 05:23 AM	#13
ifit Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 720	finally picked up the gp k100 today w/some range results, fits like a glove, though have not tried any of the 3 other back straps offered. trigger is nice estimating around 4lbs. some pics of the gun and range results shots were all standing, shooting off hand Last edited by ifit; October 25, 2012 at 05:32 AM.

October 26, 2012, 05:26 AM	#14
Shoot66 Member Join Date: October 8, 2010 Posts: 163	I have got the K100 in 2007; if I remember correctly and shortly afterwards have turned it into my EDC, replacing a CZ 2075 RAMI. That was still the MK6 „frame“. There was a detail that needed a simple tweaking – the slide catch pin was moving out from time to time. The sights are set for a POI 4´´ about the POA at 25 meters (therefore the slightly high POI above) what can be changed, if one wishes so, as Grand Power offers the FS in 3 difrent heights. I, personally, opted for the Dynamic type rear sight and a fiber optic front sight. Last July I got an offer to have the polymer frame changed for MK7 for free, so now I have a hybrid. BTW, the Grand Power has the .45 ACP model ready. I had a chance to test it and can say that due to the rotational locking system the recoil was very soft. The last time I spoke with the head of the company they were waiting only for the magazines. I was also told that the .40 S&W model will follow soon as the modification of the steel container and poly frame once they have the .45 is not too complicated.

October 26, 2012, 07:06 AM	#15
PabloJ Member Join Date: October 17, 2010 Posts: 2,779	Thanks for sharing. I knew they made good bread and cheese but who knew interesting handguns were also made there? Having had PA-15 I'm sold on rotating barrel principle and am going have to look at that .45ACP they came up with.

December 15, 2012, 02:21 PM	#16
Texmex247 Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Leander Texas Posts: 16	Sti gp6 aka k100 I own both a GP6 as well as a few K100s. Aside from the marking on the slide, and magazine capacity,they are the exact same gun. These pistols are easily the best kept secret in the handgun world. If you own more than one nine, do yourself a favor, sell one and buy one of these. They are some of the best performing pistols you will find at any price range. I have also shot, owned and/or handled hi powers and clones, glocks, CZ 75s, Eaa witness's, smith 9mms, beretta 92s and ninety-twos, P99s, and then some. Only the CZ(w/trigger work) can perform as well. In the hands of even a novice shooter, the SA trigger is light and easy to control, lending itself to awesome accuracy. Now that century has distribution rights, the price has dropped significantly but I bet it will shoot right back up as soon as people realize the quality of this firearm. The only shortcoming of this gun may be that it has an akward takedown release but otherwise this pistol is a thing of beauty. Buy one and you won't be disappointed!

December 15, 2012, 08:16 PM	#18
PabloJ Member Join Date: October 17, 2010 Posts: 2,779	The make nice leather goods, bread and have fine women so there is no reason their guns shouldn't be very good. Remember Croatian HS2000 which would not sell for about $250. Now it's called Springfield XD and many think it's best thing since sliced bread. Slovakia isn't much different then Croatia except because of Czecho----Slovakia most here know it's in Europe.

December 16, 2012, 01:12 AM	#20
Stringfellow Member Join Date: November 29, 2009 Location: the Bay Area Posts: 323	Thanks for the close up pictures--they look pristine, with excellent build quality. They don't seem to be decorated with lots of internal tool marks like my CZs... __________________ Well-armed liberal

December 16, 2012, 03:37 AM	#21
ifit Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 720	texmex247 and mr. trooper hit it right on the money, dang you know this pistol pretty good been a while since i adjusted my rear sights to my shooting, and at 35' standing shooting off hand it should be gtg. dang now i want the compact

December 17, 2012, 03:25 PM	#22
Bohemus Member Join Date: September 14, 2009 Location: Mater Urbium, Bohemia Posts: 348	Great grouping, and welcome to the K100 club __________________ Sa vz.58 >> 158

December 17, 2012, 03:42 PM	#23
Leadhead Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 949	They are great shooters for sure! The only negative I see in the design and it's minor is the flex in the dust cover up front. The way the takedown works the front of the trigger guard goes up through the dust cover and locks the action in place. To release the action you pull down on the trigger guard and this releases the lug. This design needs a large hole in the dust cover which weakens the forward part where the accessory rail is. Heavier accessories on the rail will stress out the frame up front in my opinion. Not a big deal if you aren't using or planning on using the rail. I've heard that with the upcoming .40 they've made changes to the design and it looks like it might have a more glock like take down release switch. The takedown on the GrandPowers is a bit different and the barrel needs to be seated correctly as it goes back together......not a huge deal but different. I was chasing golf balls around at 20 -25 yards offhand pretty regularly on my first range session!

December 17, 2012, 06:15 PM	#24
ifit Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 720	thanks bohemus, when a pistol has a good trigger=good results leadhead, on another forum i was also informed about what you just posted about a new design for the GP....hmmmm and hes from canada

December 17, 2012, 09:58 PM	#25
mavracer Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: wichita Posts: 2,687	I made the mistake of letting dad shoot my GP6, at least I still have visitation __________________ rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6. INTEGRITY- the ability to do the right thing even when no one will know.