Grand power K100 X-Trim

[Steve Moneypenny]

I am fixing to shoot the WV IDPA State championship. I love my X trim, it's NOT a bull barrel, but the slide ligntening concerns me.


https://grandpower.eagleimportsinc.com/grandpower/grand-power-k100-x-trim-9mm

What are other folks thoughts?

[RePete]

I say it's GTG if it meets the division criteria. Why not? If the S&W can get in with this http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_814072_-1_775654_757900_757896_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

why not GP?

[robport]

8.2.1.1. Handguns permitted for use in SSP must:

8.2.1.1.1. Have a minimum annual production of 2,000 units. Discontinued models must have had a total production of 20,000 units.

8.2.1.1.2. Be semi-automatic.

8.2.1.1.3. Be double action, double action only, or striker fired.

8.2.1.1.4. Be 9mm (9x19) or larger caliber.

8.2.1.1.5. The unloaded firearm with the heaviest magazine must weigh 43.00 oz/1219.0 grams or less.

8.2.1.1.6. The firearm with the largest magazine inserted must fit in the IDPA gun test box measuring 8 ¾” x 6” x 1 5/8”.

AS long as it meets the weight limit, will fit in the box, and has the 2000 unit production, I would think it should be fine if unaltered. You might want to verify it's thickness (1 5/8" max) with the safety/safeties or check it with a box.

The Glock 34 and Springfield XDM 5.25 both have slide lightening cuts, and so does the Walther PPQ. Those don't seem to have a problem being run in IDPA. Aftermarket changes would be a different story though.

If concerned about it, I would contact the match director to make sure.

[Steve Moneypenny]

it's like 24 oz empty. Tha's what i was thinking , Thought it was a little heavier, but GP USA website says 24. hopefully

I do have after market base pads, but they do fit in the box ( Shockbottle Base pads).

This is how it usually works.. "oh my god, he's faster than most of the people here" "he must have a cheater gun or be cheating"

[NicVerAZ]

I think the issue with the XTrim is the production number.

Ask GP to confirm if they produce that many.

The K100 is superb for SSP, that said, I've had tons of fun with it in IDPA.

[ArrDave]

it's like 24 oz empty. Tha's what i was thinking , Thought it was a little heavier, but GP USA website says 24. hopefully

I do have after market base pads, but they do fit in the box ( Shockbottle Base pads).

This is how it usually works.. "oh my god, he's faster than most of the people here" "he must have a cheater gun or be cheating"

It is my sincere hope that you've never encountered that. The current world champ in IDPA shoots a Glock 34, I'm not 100% but I'm pretty sure Nils won ESP at indoor nats with a 1911/2011. There are no short cuts.

[Steve Moneypenny]

Oh I have more than a few times and as for bob I was witness to him having gone through that long before his first title as well.