Grendel P10 and its Stripper Clips at the BUG Match

Published on January 3, 2026
Duration: 8:21

This entry details the unique stripper clip loading process for the Grendel P10 pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the specific tools and techniques required, highlighting the slow and sometimes finicky nature of the operation. The assessment also touches upon the firearm's performance issues during a BUG Match, including reliability and trigger quality, offering insights from an expert's practical experience.

Quick Summary

The Grendel P10 is loaded using M16 stripper clips and a special tool due to its fixed 10-round magazine. During a BUG Match, it suffered from reliability issues like double-feeds and poor accuracy, compounded by a 'truly horrendous' DAO trigger and small, fixed sights, making it unsuitable for practical use.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Grendel P10
  2. 01:01Stage 1 and Loading Process
  3. 02:54Stage 2 and Extraction Issues
  4. 04:29Stage 3 and Hostage Penalty
  5. 06:18Stage 4 and Final Run
  6. 07:27Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Grendel P10 pistol loaded?

The Grendel P10 features a fixed 10-round internal magazine that is loaded using M16 stripper clips and a proprietary loading tool. The slide must be locked back to facilitate the loading process, which guides the .380 ACP rounds into the magazine.

What were the main performance issues with the Grendel P10 during the BUG Match?

During the BUG Match, the Grendel P10 exhibited reliability issues, including a failure to extract leading to a double-feed malfunction. Malfunctions often occurred around the 8th or 9th round, and the trigger pull was described as 'truly horrendous'.

What are the key ergonomic features of the Grendel P10?

The Grendel P10 has very small, fixed, non-adjustable sights that are difficult to use. Its Double Action Only (DAO) trigger is also noted as being exceptionally poor, contributing to a negative user experience.

Is the Grendel P10 recommended for practical use?

Despite its unique design and historical interest, the Grendel P10 is generally not recommended for practical use. Its cheap construction, unreliability, and poor ergonomics make it inferior to many other firearms available for self-defense or competition.

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