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Grendel P30
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GrendelP30

Pistols · United States · 1990
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GrendelP30

Grendel P30
Grendel P30 Photo: Toddpeach · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
20
Accuracy
40
Magazine Capacity
80
Reliability
45
Concealability
30
Ergonomics
50
Recoil Control
80
Maintenance Ease
70
Modularity
30
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1990–1994
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
46
Pistols MASS Rating
103/112
Cold War
504/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
20
Accuracy
40
Magazine Capacity
80
Reliability
45
Concealability
30
Ergonomics
50
Recoil Control
80
Maintenance Ease
70
Modularity
30
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Grendel P30
Category
Production
1990–1994
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
103
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
46
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • DesignerGeorge Kellgren
  • Weight (Empty)0.6 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
  • Calibre5.6 mm
  • Case Length34.3 mm
  • Bullet Weight2.6 g
  • RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
  • Barrel Length5 mm
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length215.9 mm
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1990
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
  2. 1994Production ended
36
years in service
4
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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