Grand Power Stribog Mega What's For Dinner Test

Published on November 17, 2019
Duration: 11:03

This video conducts a comprehensive "what's for dinner" test on two Grand Power Stribog firearms, an older import model and a newer production model, using a wide variety of 9x19mm ammunition. The test evaluates reliability with and without a suppressor, focusing on cycling and bolt lock-back after firing three rounds of each load. Issues encountered were primarily related to first-round pickup and the seating of shorter, stubbier ammunition in magazines, rather than cycling failures.

Quick Summary

The Grand Power Stribog demonstrated reliable function with a wide variety of 9x19mm ammunition, including various bullet weights and constructions. Issues encountered were primarily related to first-round pickup and the seating of shorter, stubbier ammunition in magazines, rather than cycling failures. The use of a suppressor did not negatively impact reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Stribog Ammo Test Setup
  2. 00:11Stribog Models: Old vs. New Production
  3. 00:28Magazine Types and Suppressor Use
  4. 00:53Testing Methodology: Three Rounds Per Load
  5. 01:29Fort Scott Ammunition Test
  6. 01:59Inceptor 65 Grain Test
  7. 02:43Ammo Inc. The OPS 85 Grain Test
  8. 03:03Winchester 90 Grain Super Clean Test
  9. 03:19Team Never Quit 100 Grain Frangible Test
  10. 03:33Magtech 95 Grain JST Test
  11. 03:50108 Grain Monolithic Hollow Point Test
  12. 04:08110 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Test
  13. 04:53Silver Bear 115 Grain Steel Case Test
  14. 05:07Barnaul 115 Grain Polymer Coated Test
  15. 05:21365 Elite 115 Grain FMJ Test
  16. 05:38Federal XM9001 115 Grain JHP Test
  17. 06:16Quantity American Gunner 115 Grain XTP Test
  18. 06:30Hexagon 124 Grain Test
  19. 06:41American Eagle 124 Grain Suppressor Load Test
  20. 07:03124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Test
  21. 07:18Federal Syntec Training Match 124 Grain Test
  22. 07:39Hornady Steel Match 125 Grain Test
  23. 07:5640 Critical Duty 135 Grain Test
  24. 08:13Syntek Defense 138 Grain Test
  25. 08:26SB 140 Grain Subsonic Test
  26. 08:39Federal Syntek Training 147 Grain Test
  27. 08:53Remington Golden Saber 147 Grain Test
  28. 09:05Ultimate Defense Golden Saber 147 Grain Test
  29. 09:20150 Grain Subsonic Test
  30. 09:31PPU 158 Grain Subsonic FMJ Test
  31. 09:47Stealth 165 Grain Super Heavy Test
  32. 10:01Conclusion: Stribog Reliability Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Grand Power Stribog perform with different types of 9mm ammunition?

The Grand Power Stribog demonstrated reliable function with a wide variety of 9x19mm ammunition. Issues were primarily related to first-round pickup and magazine seating of shorter rounds, not cycling failures. The firearm generally performed well across different bullet weights and constructions.

Does using a suppressor affect the Grand Power Stribog's reliability?

In this extensive test, the use of a suppressor did not negatively impact the Grand Power Stribog's cycling reliability. The increased back pressure from the suppressor did not cause any observed malfunctions, indicating good performance even when suppressed.

What were the main causes of malfunctions during the Stribog ammunition test?

The primary issues observed were related to the first-round pickup from a locked-open bolt. Additionally, shorter, stubbier ammunition profiles sometimes had difficulty seating correctly in the magazines, leading to feeding problems. These were not cycling failures but rather feeding or initial chambering issues.

Can the Grand Power Stribog run on a wide range of 9x19mm loads?

Based on this comprehensive test, the Grand Power Stribog is highly likely to run on most 9x19mm loads. The test covered a broad spectrum of ammunition, and the firearm proved capable of cycling with most types, with issues mainly stemming from magazine seating rather than the firearm's cycling capability.

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