Grand Power X-Calibur Review

Published on October 28, 2015
Duration: 5:16

The Grand Power X-Calibur is a competition-focused 9mm pistol featuring a unique rotating barrel system and fully ambidextrous controls. While the DA/SA trigger is smooth, the SA pull has some take-up. The pistol demonstrated excellent accuracy and a manageable recoil impulse during range testing, though a fiber optic front sight insert came loose.

Quick Summary

The Grand Power X-Calibur is a 9mm competition pistol featuring a unique rotating barrel for smooth recoil and fully ambidextrous controls. It comes with multiple backstraps and magazines. Range tests show good accuracy and manageable recoil, though the SA trigger has some take-up.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Introduction & Overview
  2. 00:48Box Contents & Accessories
  3. 01:11Controls & Ambidextrous Features
  4. 01:31Barrel & Slide Design
  5. 01:42Disassembly & Rotating Barrel System
  6. 02:30Sights & Slide Details
  7. 03:13Trigger Pull (DA/SA)
  8. 03:37Range Test & Accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Grand Power X-Calibur?

The Grand Power X-Calibur is a 9mm pistol known for its unique rotating barrel system, fully ambidextrous controls (slide release, magazine catch), oversized safety paddles, and competition-oriented design with a fluted barrel and slide lightening cuts.

How does the Grand Power X-Calibur perform during range testing?

During range testing at 7 yards using 9mm ammunition, the X-Calibur demonstrated excellent accuracy, producing a tight shot group. The recoil impulse was noted as smooth and manageable, contributing to the pistol's shootability.

What is the trigger like on the Grand Power X-Calibur?

The X-Calibur features a DA/SA (Double-Action/Single-Action) trigger. The double-action pull is described as silky smooth, while the single-action has some initial take-up and a slightly 'squishy' wall before a clean break.

What accessories come with the Grand Power X-Calibur?

The pistol typically includes two magazines, four interchangeable backstraps for grip customization, two sets of safety levers (large paddles and standard), extra recoil springs, and a cleaning brush.

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