MCgunner
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I have this Grendel P12 I bought some time ago. I don't think they're made anymore. The guy, name's Kelgren, that designed it went on to build the Kel Tec P11, which I also own and love for CCW carry. Anyhow, I still like this Grendel. It's fairly accurate, no match gun, but combat accurate, has an 11 round magazine, and I made a "wallet holster" for it to fit my back pocket of my jeans. It's just the handiest little thing. I carry it a lot when I don't wanna carry IWB. I repair tractors for spending money and rolling around under a tractor, IWB gets in the way. 12 rounds in a pocket has appeal, anyway.
Now, not many reports of the Grendel have been positive from what I've read. I think it all centers around the trigger which I admit isn't the most thought out thing around. It's a long DA pull which I like, but hard to get your finger in between the rear of the guard and the face of the trigger. I've figured out how to shoot it well, though. I have long, skinny fingers. A guy with short stubby fingers or just big hands would not be able to shoot this thing I don't think. It works for me, though.
I'm just interested any anyone who might have one and what they think of it. Mine has been flawless through a thousand or so range rounds with several types of ammo. I know lots of folks don't care for the caliber. It is my bottom line self defense caliber and I'd much prefer the 9 or better, but it puts up about what a .38 does in non-+P form and you have 11 rounds to back up that first shot with it. The big appeal to me is the uses I have for it where I'd not be able to carry more'n my NAA .22 otherwise. It's better than a friggin' five shot .22!
Now, not many reports of the Grendel have been positive from what I've read. I think it all centers around the trigger which I admit isn't the most thought out thing around. It's a long DA pull which I like, but hard to get your finger in between the rear of the guard and the face of the trigger. I've figured out how to shoot it well, though. I have long, skinny fingers. A guy with short stubby fingers or just big hands would not be able to shoot this thing I don't think. It works for me, though.
I'm just interested any anyone who might have one and what they think of it. Mine has been flawless through a thousand or so range rounds with several types of ammo. I know lots of folks don't care for the caliber. It is my bottom line self defense caliber and I'd much prefer the 9 or better, but it puts up about what a .38 does in non-+P form and you have 11 rounds to back up that first shot with it. The big appeal to me is the uses I have for it where I'd not be able to carry more'n my NAA .22 otherwise. It's better than a friggin' five shot .22!