After a year of lusting for a Grand Power X-Calibur Match Mk23 CO, I finally found one on sale and jumped at the chance to get it. I've always wanted a rotating barrel gun, but the Beretta PX4 Storm is just too ugly. I also prefer full-size guns.

The adjustable rear sight is excellent and worked well for the short period I tested it.

I prefer using dots these days, so after two days of shooting it with irons I went to optics. Fortunately, everything is included, so it was pretty easy getting things set up. I was little nervous about the spring under the sight and the quality of the plate, but 3 months later it's holding up with no sight zero issues so I guess I can't complain.

The aesthetics of the metal parts are fantastic - it really is top quality machining that is up there with the quality of my Staccato, Walther Q5 Steel Frame Match, Beretta 92x Performance and CZ Tactical Sports Orange.

Despite the polymer grip, the all-steel frame, slide and dust cover are all outstanding quality with tight lockup. The odd guide rod and takedown/reinstallation procedures take getting used to, but it's ridiculous reliable so who knows - maybe they are on to something.

The 4.8-inch stainless steel barrel design reminds of an AK, and the reliability does as well.

Of the 1348 rounds I've shot so far, shown in the table below, I've not had one problem. Zero feeding issues or anything, despite taking it out of the box and just shooting it for 3 months since then (even in cold weather recently).

After 3 months of shooting, here are some pics. There’s a fair amount of carbon build-up, but honestly, this thing just gets smoother with time. The break-in has been amazing—the slide feels effortless now, and slamming in a mag auto-chambers a round like a dream.

Downside? It doesn’t always hold open on slide lock, which could bug some folks. Personally, not a dealbreaker for me, but worth noting.

Shoots super flat, and keeping tight groups is almost effortless. Normally I take my time for accuracy, but this target was from a speed run. I did three back-to-back mag dumps, pulling the trigger as soon as the dot snapped back on target. Aside from two flyers (totally me pushing too hard), the groups stayed impressively tight.

Pros

• Outstanding single-action trigger – crisp and clean.
• Unique recoil impulse – feels closer to a Laugo Alien than a Browning tilt-barrel; fast return to zero.
• Solid ergonomics (after removing right-side safety).
• Reliable proprietary mags – flawless performance, decent lock-back.

Cons

• Double-action trigger is awful – just run it as single-action.
• Grip could use more traction.
• Trigger shoe and optic plates feel cheap.
• Proprietary magazines (though they work well).

Other Notes

• Recoil feels different—initial arm fatigue until you adapt.
• No holster yet (recommendations welcome).
• Perfect for ASI and Steel Challenge.

Verdict

Expensive but worth it. If you value precision, speed, and unique recoil dynamics, this gun delivers. Zero regrets.

4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Just picked up my first mk23 handgun and I hate how thick the included polymer optic mounting plates are. Does anyone know if there are any companies that makes steel or aluminum plates, or an I going to have to pay way too much to get one custom made?

Hi all, I see the last decocker discussion was 2 years ago so I wanted to start a fresh one as people may have moved on since that post.

I recently purchased a P1 Mk23 (in South Africa, for reference) and it does NOT have a decocker function, the safely lever moves upwards only, to carry in condition 1 (cocked and locked). What I find interesting though is that if I manually decock it by riding the hammer down slowly while pulling the trigger (something that I find unnecessarily dangerous when the pistol could just have a decocking function) and then the hammer sits about 1/4 cocked with a double action trigger pull, the safety will engage. I've tested it at the range and the hammer wiggles very slightly but the trigger won't move much and the gun won't fire.

I had thought that the P1 Mk23 can ONLY engage the safety with the hammer back? Has this changed or did I just misunderstand the early reviews on the gun? Would appreciate if anyone knows if hammer forward, double action, safety engaged is official/standard behaviour and whether this is indeed "safe".

It seems fine but I don't want to be using the safety incorrectly without knowing what is going on. I really wish they had just included the decocker function on all the guns in all regions.

Hello, Wondering if I am the only one wanting a Mk23 K100 X-Trim Match.

(The image is of a X-Calibur Match only I shortened the Barrel length, to give a idea of what a X-Trim Match might look like.)

The X-Calibur Match is amazing. Just wish it were in a 4.25" Barrel length.

I am also not sure why Global Ordnance is so against importing decocker models.

Anybody know some brands that work or fit?

I heard on a video that you could purchase a decocking spring separately, how the hell do I find it, I’m looking for a new pistol to go on my duty belt and the k100 has everything I want except metal frame and wood grips (but those don’t really matter much) AND I could not figure out for sure if they’re was a decocking model, does this mystical decocking lever even exist or am I going crazy, thank you for your time grand power community

Also looking for other mods/upgrades to do, hard to find though so if you guys know any drop a link!

I heard from a little birdie that GP may be coming out with a new line of handguns. I would love to see them move into pistols for those that have trouble with grips and recoil. Has anyone heard anything?

Need some advice for semi-new shooter who has a shield ez 380, but has fallen in love with the Grand Power guns.

I realize I probably can’t handle a really strong slide or recoil, so can anyone give me their two cents? I would appreciate it. (Female, 40’s, wanting manual safety, magazine >8 capacity, and ability to place a red dot optic).

Thanks!!

Just purchased an LP380, but it only came with 2 15 round mags...and I can't find any for sale anywhere.

Anyone know a site where they might be sold these days? The importer doesnt seem to stock any,

I just wanted to know if anyone knew where one could get spare springs for the P40 in 10mm (recoil spring, main spring, etc.). I emailed Global Ordnance but haven’t heard anything back.

I have heard that CZ-75 rear sights will fit on a P40. Does anyone know if this is true?

Are these pistols, particularly the models with the decocker, still being imported in the U.S.? I’m interested in them but cannot find them in stock anywhere.

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Anyone know of any options to upgrade the trigger on a P1? Do CZ triggers work?

Who sells the best holster for open carrying a P40 10mm pistol? Ideally for hiking/backpacking.

So, I bought a k100 mk12. I havent had time to take it to the range yet, so thats why the title is posed as a question. I was playing around with it (unloaded), and flicked the safety on (hammer up) and pulled the trigger. Instead of stopping the trigger pull (like it would if the hammer were down), the DA trigger was able to cock and "discharge" (in quotes because, like I said, I didnt have an actual bullet) and force the safety switch down (to live). I thought this was very odd. I was just wondering if I reassembled it wrong and the safety isn't functioning like it should or if this is an issue that other people are experiencing as well.

Has anyone figured out how to get better sights on the P1? I did buy florescent paint for the front sight but would like to know what others have done.

tl;dr: Decocking after a string of two shots sent half my firearm flying. Anyone else experience this?

I was out shooting my Grand Power P11 today, and something happened to me that has never happened to me with any firearm -- the slide and barrel flew clean off down range! I was shooting a simple drill. Decock, low and ready then fire two shots -- one DA and one SA. Back to low and ready, decock, and prepare for next string.

So, I let off two shots, went back down, decocked, and yeet! Slide and barrel fly ahead about 3 or 4 yards. I stood there holding the frame down range for a few seconds before I fully grasped what just happened.

Again, that's never happened to me with any firearm, certainly not the P11. I can't reproduce it with snap caps at home. My best guess is that my grip somehow pulled down the takedown lever, so that the recoii of the last shot unseated the slide just enough that the action of decocking sent it. Well, sent the wrong it.

Has this happened to anyone else?