Grendel P30

{{distinguish|Heckler & Koch P30}}

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|name= Grendel P30

| image= Grendel P30 left.jpg

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|caption= Grendel P30 pistol.

|origin= United States

|type=Semi-automatic pistol

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|designer= George Kellgren

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|manufacturer=Grendel Inc.

|production_date=1990–1994

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|weight= 21 ounces (5" barrel model)

|length= 8.5" (5" barrel model)

|part_length= 5" or 8"

|cartridge= .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

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|feed= 30 round detachable box magazine

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The Grendel P30 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire. Designed by George Kellgren and manufactured by Grendel Inc., it uses a 30-round Zytel magazine and was available with a 5 or 8 inch barrel. A carbine version (R-31) was also offered. It was manufactured from 1990 to 1994.

The P-30 uses a straight blow-back operation, with the assistance of a fluted chamber to reduce case friction during extraction.

File:Grendel P30 right.jpg

See also

References

  • {{cite book |last = Michalowski |first = Kevin |title = The Gun Digest Book of Guns for Personal Defense |publisher = KP Books |location = Iola, Wis. |year = 2004 |isbn = 0-87349-931-X}}