Grand Power P40 10mm -- meh.

PCFlorida · March 21 2017 07:04:54 PM MDT

LOL, isn't that the truth. I think this weekend I will go to the range and have some fun.

SavageOne · March 21 2017 07:23:09 PM MDT

Ten2six, how would you compare it to your other 10mms?

SavageOne · March 21 2017 07:31:20 PM MDT

Also, I would like to again ask anyone who has had the mag drop issue to go over to the GP forum and let them know about this problem. At present it appears that they think it is an isolated incident. They need to be made aware that it is happening with multiple owners. Thank you.

Ten2six · March 21 2017 08:29:09 PM MDT

Hmmmm. Good question SavageOne. The more I shoot it the more I like it. Accuracy is awesome and I guess if I have to rate it I would say it ranks right there with my DE. All of my 10's are bone stock and the GP handles better than my 1026 and my Glock 29. But I must admit the 1026 is still my fav but due to rarity it has become somewhat of a safe queen. I am also partial to my DE but the GP is quickly gaining on it.

As far as issues with the GP , the warranty repair center should have billed GP for the mag drop issues that I had. So I assume they are aware. I will drop in on the GP forum to let them know how much work I have had to put into this just to make it shootable.

SavageOne · March 21 2017 09:33:11 PM MDT

Ten2six, did you notice any difference in the recoil or the distance it throws the brass? As to GP knowing about the mag drop issue, I was told something similar from Eagle Imports. They said that a report would be generated from the warranty center and sent straight to GP. But, in the thread I started on the GP forum I was told that they had not heard of any other instances than the one I described. I am hoping that if more people who are having the problem let them know they can address it.

PCFlorida · March 22 2017 02:54:02 AM MDT

Quote from: Ten2six on March 21 2017 08:29:09 PM MDT
Hmmmm. Good question SavageOne. The more I shoot it the more I like it. Accuracy is awesome and I guess if I have to rate it I would say it ranks right there with my DE. All of my 10's are bone stock and the GP handles better than my 1026 and my Glock 29. But I must admit the 1026 is still my fav but due to rarity it has become somewhat of a safe queen. I am also partial to my DE but the GP is quickly gaining on it.

As far as issues with the GP , the warranty repair center should have billed GP for the mag drop issues that I had. So I assume they are aware. I will drop in on the GP forum to let them know how much work I have had to put into this just to make it shootable.

It is a shame you had to have so much work done on your GP in order to get it working correctly. However once it is working it is a great shooting gun and handles full power loads with ease and the felt recoil is much lower that comparable Browning designs. That coupled with all my brass being found in the same zip code which is something I've never had with any of my other 10mm's.

Ten2six · March 22 2017 06:14:46 AM MDT

SavageOne, ...the recoil, IMHO is less "felt" than my DE but I think what is more noticeable is the reduced muzzle flip. I believe my target acquisition is quicker with the GP..
And like PCFlorida said the brass is much more manageable/consistent.

Just an observation.....the ejected brass definitely has it's own signature. You can clearly see where the barrel rotates on it. I wonder if that will create a wear issue?

Ten2six · March 22 2017 06:49:54 AM MDT

SavageOne,....FYI....I just posted on the mag drop issue on the GP forum.

Duck of Death · March 22 2017 01:42:38 PM MDT

Hope they get it together, I'm interested in a GP 10mm but not in the troubled condition there in now. ${$default_angry_smiley}$ I'll stick w/my trouble free G29. ${$default_smiley_smiley}$

10Tens · March 22 2017 03:59:17 PM MDT

Quote from: PCFlorida on March 19 2017 09:21:07 AM MDT
Please don't make assumptions. I only shoot full house loads, and I am not the only person here that owns a P40 with no problems. We purchased ours last year in the fall. I have some threads about some of my loads if you take the time to look for them. That being said, I hope it is repaired/replaced or refunded to your satisfaction.

Lucky you. Most have been failing under full house loads.
The reliability of this gun is unacceptable! I'm not getting any help on a refund from the factory. Customer service blows!

PCFlorida · March 22 2017 06:08:49 PM MDT

Can you take some pictures as we did on page 8? Who knows, we may find something.

Intercooler · March 23 2017 07:46:35 AM MDT

10Tens,
Can you take some duplicate pictures of your pistol/magazine?

10Tens · March 23 2017 12:55:26 PM MDT

I can and will later. The gunsmith did perform some minor work to the mag catch windows. One of my mags is made in Italy and appears to be of higher quality. I'm going to try the red spring ..Mostly so I can reassemble the gun more easily. If it helps function that will be a bonus. I'm most likely gonna lust it on GB and order the new 18 round EAA Witness P match pro..Now that looks to be a real beast of a 10!

Intercooler · March 23 2017 03:04:38 PM MDT

Thanks for the help on this!

I bet that spring is way much for the GP pistol. I think the red would probably be fine for most 10mm rounds including some nukes. In my case, I went down on the spring even more to a cut-down CZ-75 Wolff spring in my 9mm. The red was really too much for 9mm in my experience!

PCFlorida · March 23 2017 03:24:16 PM MDT

Quote from: Intercooler on March 23 2017 03:04:38 PM MDT
Thanks for the help on this!

I bet that spring is way much for the GP pistol. I think the red would probably be fine for most 10mm rounds including some nukes. In my case, I went down on the spring even more to a cut-down CZ-75 Wolff spring in my 9mm. The red was really too much for 9mm in my experience!

I'm actually running the silver now, a little harder to re-assemble but it seems perfect for my purposes.