Grand Power Pistols Coming Soon - Canadian Distribution

[Hitzy]

Isn't this just a rebranded STI GP-6?!

STI is the rebranded pistol...
The owner of Grand Power is a member on CGN, his pistols were available here in Canada a few years ago, pricing was decent, and the design is unique and solid enough that STI put their name on it.
The .22 looks like it would be fun

[Canuck223]

STI is the rebranded pistol...
The owner of Grand Power is a member on CGN, his pistols were available here in Canada a few years ago, pricing was decent, and the design is unique and solid enough that STI put their name on it.
The .22 looks like it would be fun

Part of me would love to know what the thinking was at STI.

The gun is excellent, and to add to the STI lineup in the one segment of IPSC that the 1911 can't play in made sense.

They advertized it well. It got good reviews in the gun press.

Then STI seemed to take two steps back. The accessory sights and newer models just didn't seem to materialize. Getting spare parts wasn't as easy as it should have been.

I got a tip from a little birdy that Blue Line might be picking up the line.

I probably bored the pants off of Ryan, suggesting a few things that might make for a smoother re-launch with the new models. He was very kind in not telling me to get bent.

[Blue Line]

Part of me would love to know what the thinking was at STI.

The gun is excellent, and to add to the STI lineup in the one segment of IPSC that the 1911 can't play in made sense.

They advertized it well. It got good reviews in the gun press.

Then STI seemed to take two steps back. The accessory sights and newer models just didn't seem to materialize. Getting spare parts wasn't as easy as it should have been.

I got a tip from a little birdy that Blue Line might be picking up the line.

I probably bored the pants off of Ryan, suggesting a few things that might make for a smoother re-launch with the new models. He was very kind in not telling me to get bent.

Haha, not a problem at all. I look forward to speaking again soon.

Cheers,
Ryan

[Hitzy]

Part of me would love to know what the thinking was at STI.

The gun is excellent, and to add to the STI lineup in the one segment of IPSC that the 1911 can't play in made sense.

They advertized it well. It got good reviews in the gun press.

Then STI seemed to take two steps back. The accessory sights and newer models just didn't seem to materialize. Getting spare parts wasn't as easy as it should have been.

I got a tip from a little birdy that Blue Line might be picking up the line.

I probably bored the pants off of Ryan, suggesting a few things that might make for a smoother re-launch with the new models. He was very kind in not telling me to get bent.

For sure. With STI's reputation, they could have really pushed this pistol into the mainstream. Springfield did a good job with the XD...I guess STI are just too focused on 1911s to give a #### its not likely it was cutting into their market niche in anyway...just expanding it.

[Canuck223]

For sure. With STI's reputation, they could have really pushed this pistol into the mainstream. Springfield did a good job with the XD...I guess STI are just too focused on 1911s to give a s**t its not likely it was cutting into their market niche in anyway...just expanding it.

They also did single action revolvers through another foreign manufacturer, and I think that line was also sidelined. There is some wisdom in sticking to a core business.

I believe STI act as thier own distributor, which can mean in the US market they limit sales to some FFL's. (As in many FFL's probably order from a few distributors, but have one or two they normally use. )

Sounds like we don't need to worry, as it looks like Blueline are gearing up to serve the direct sales and dealers. There's no good reason for them not to be in the counters of the stores going forward.

[Blue Line]

They also did single action revolvers through another foreign manufacturer, and I think that line was also sidelined. There is some wisdom in sticking to a core business.

I believe STI act as thier own distributor, which can mean in the US market they limit sales to some FFL's. (As in many FFL's probably order from a few distributors, but have one or two they normally use. )

Sounds like we don't need to worry, as it looks like Blueline are gearing up to serve the direct sales and dealers. There's no good reason for them not to be in the counters of the stores going forward.

We hope to start offering the whole line of pistols, parts and accessories to dealers and consumers nation wide very shortly.

Best regards,
Ryan

[Geoff B]

So what has happened to the other Canadian distributor of these pistols - Freedom Ventures?

[Blue Line]

So what has happened to the other Canadian distributor of these pistols - Freedom Ventures?

Freedom Ventures is the distributor for STI pistols. We are distributing the Grand Power line of pistols who produce a pistol for STI.

Best regards,
Ryan Patterson
Blue Line Team

[Tengoo]

Are all the GP pistols 9mm [or .22LR]? I'd be more interested in a .45ACP or .40/10mm...

[SCDL]

Cool stuff, keep us posted.