Grand Power P1 Mk12 9mm by Eagle Imports

Published on May 29, 2017
Duration: 25:46

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the Grand Power P1 Mk12, as demonstrated by Tim from Military Arms Channel. It highlights the unique disassembly tabs and notes the speaker's significant difficulty with reassembly, comparing it unfavorably to other models. Proper safety precautions are emphasized throughout.

Quick Summary

The Grand Power P1 Mk12 9mm, imported by Eagle Imports, features a unique rotary locking system and ambidextrous controls. However, testing revealed significant reliability issues, including failures to feed/chamber with various ammunition types and a tendency for the safety lever to shift modes. Reassembly was also noted as particularly difficult.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Grand Power P1 Mk12
  2. 02:05Technical Specifications and Break-in Philosophy
  3. 04:41Fire Controls and Ergonomics
  4. 06:50Trigger Modes and Safety Mechanism
  5. 10:24Rotating Barrel Mechanics
  6. 11:41Ammunition Reliability and Case Deformation
  7. 13:00Disassembly and Reassembly Challenges
  8. 16:22Final Assessment and Reliability Concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key technical specifications of the Grand Power P1 Mk12?

The Grand Power P1 Mk12 is a 9mm handgun made in Slovakia with a 15+1 capacity, a 3.7-inch barrel, and a DA/SA trigger. It features a unique rotary locking system and fully ambidextrous controls.

What were the main reliability concerns with the Grand Power P1 Mk12?

During testing, the Grand Power P1 Mk12 experienced multiple failures to feed and chamber, particularly with steel-cased ammunition. The safety lever also showed a tendency to shift modes under recoil, raising concerns for defensive use.

How difficult is the disassembly and reassembly of the Grand Power P1 Mk12?

The disassembly process involves unique tabs, while reassembly proved significantly challenging for the reviewer, described as a 'nightmare' and more difficult than other models like the Remington R51.

What type of ammunition did the Grand Power P1 Mk12 have issues with?

The Grand Power P1 Mk12 showed a strong dislike for steel-cased ammunition, specifically mentioning Freedom Munitions and Fiocchi brands. It experienced multiple malfunctions with these types after a few hundred rounds.

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