The Grand Power Monolith is a bufferless, pistol-length platform chambered in 5.56 NATO. This configuration runs a 10-inch barrel with a 1/7 twist and an A2 flash hider, paired with ambidextrous controls and a folding side charging handle for fast, intuitive handling. A 1913 Picatinny rail on top supports a red dot or other optic, and the pistol ships in a black finish with a B5 Systems grip. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Grand Power 
• Model: Monolith 
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO 
• Barrel Length: 10 in 
• Twist Rate: 1/7 
• Capacity: 30 rounds 
• Finish/Color: Black 
• Muzzle Device: A2 flash hider 
   

Detailed Features 

• Bufferless operating system aims for a lighter, more compact pistol layout 
• Ambidextrous controls suit left- and right-handed shooters 
• Folding side charging handle streamlines manual operation 
• 1913 Picatinny rail is ready for optics mounting 
• B5 Systems grip is fitted for handling

Shooters drawn to the Grand Power Monolith like that it is a bufferless design, which changes the balance and recoil feel compared to a standard AR-15 pistol in 5.56 NATO. Reliability opinions tend to be positive once the pistol is broken in, though the design is different enough from a typical AR that some owners spend time learning its quirks before they fully trust it.

Handling draws praise for the ambidextrous controls and the folding side charging handle, both of which make the Monolith easy to run for shooters regardless of dominant hand. The compact 10-inch barrel keeps the pistol maneuverable, and the 1913 rail makes mounting a red dot straightforward.

On value, buyers see the Monolith as a distinct option in the 5.56 NATO pistol space rather than a straight AR clone, and that novelty is part of the appeal. Aftermarket parts and accessories are more limited than for mainstream AR-pattern pistols, since the platform itself is less common.