Grand Power X-Calibur - 9mm
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I owned a couple of GP. They're decent handguns but fall short when compared to a Tanfoglio or CZ. If it fits your budget (and your hands) get a CZ Shadow 1 to start. Many jumped to the CZ Shadow 2 but I don't see the point as I can't out shoot the Shadow 1 and they're still reasonably priced.
In my opinion the majority of people want a Shadow 2 because they think they need one, not because it performs significantly better (if at all) than the Shadow 1. Most shooters can't even take advantage of the Shadow 2's "improvements" (if you want to call them that). I'd take the $400 dollar difference and buy ammo which may actually help one shoot better.
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scriptguru
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- Central Okanagan (BC)
IMO Grand Power pistols have one significant benefit over CZ - backstraps. I'm not a fan of CZ handle shape but obviously it works well for many people. Anyway I'd rather give both guns a try before settling on one of them. Grand Power X-Calibur is a fantastic gun. I've not shot either gun in a competition though.
I started with a tuned CZ Shadow SP01, but tried out a Grand Power X-Calibur based on this review done by a pretty experienced local shooter h ttp://www.shooterready.ca/2014/02/04/grand-power-x-calibur-review/
I liked the Shadow, but my issue with it was finding the right grips. The stock rubber grips fit my hands well, but got slippery in the summer with a little sweat. The aluminum grips (checkered, and grip tape style) felt too thin, and were not aggressive enough, so I wasn't able to manage recoil as efficiently.
The X-Calibur, fit my hands perfectly, and with the addition of some grip-tape just didn't move in my hands. The recoil was softer as well, so I was able to reduce my splits. The new Shadow 2 recoil is about the same, but it's also much heavier.
The X-Calibur also has a better DA/SA trigger out of the box then my Shadow. My friends need to use reduced power main springs and/or trigger jobs to get the same nice trigger
If you are in the Lower Mainland, you can come to one of our club practices and try out my spare X-Calibur, and my Shadow.
I liked the Shadow, but my issue with it was finding the right grips. The stock rubber grips fit my hands well, but got slippery in the summer with a little sweat. The aluminum grips (checkered, and grip tape style) felt too thin, and were not aggressive enough, so I wasn't able to manage recoil as efficiently.
The X-Calibur, fit my hands perfectly, and with the addition of some grip-tape just didn't move in my hands. The recoil was softer as well, so I was able to reduce my splits. The new Shadow 2 recoil is about the same, but it's also much heavier.
The X-Calibur also has a better DA/SA trigger out of the box then my Shadow. My friends need to use reduced power main springs and/or trigger jobs to get the same nice trigger
If you are in the Lower Mainland, you can come to one of our club practices and try out my spare X-Calibur, and my Shadow.
