Pardini FPE

Pardini Armi S.r.l. · Pistol · In Production

Also known as: Pardini FPE Free Pistol

Overview

The Pardini FPE is a single-shot .22 Long Rifle free pistol built for the 50 metre Free Pistol Olympic shooting discipline. It uses a break-action falling-block breech and pairs a new-generation electronic trigger mechanism with an anatomical walnut grip, a muzzle compensator, and an adjustable sight radius, prioritising the precision demanded of one-handed slow-fire competition over any practical field role.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	1130 g (39.9 oz)
Overall Length	480 mm (18.90")
Barrel Length	280 mm (11.02")
Height	150 mm (5.91")
Width	80 mm (3.15")
Sight Radius	420 mm (16.54")
Action Type	Break Action
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Stage
Magazine Capacity	1 rounds
Magazine Type	Internal
Effective Range	50 m (55 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Rifling Twist	450 mm (17.72")
Number of Grooves	6
Frame Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Walnut
Finish	Blued

Calibers

.22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR

Features

Firing modes: Manual
Feed systems: Single Shot
Features: Electronic Trigger, Anatomical Walnut Grip, Muzzle Compensator, Adjustable Sights, Adjustable Sight Radius

Production

Low-volume production competition free pistol built to order for Olympic-discipline target shooters.

Origin

Country of origin: Italy

Designer: Pardini Armi

Notes

The electronic trigger can be configured as a single-stage or adjusted toward a two-stage release; sight radius is adjustable from roughly 350 to 420 mm. The related Pardini FPM shares the free-pistol platform with a mechanical trigger.

Background

The 50 metre Free Pistol event is one of the oldest Olympic shooting disciplines, and Pardini Armi of Lido di Camaiore, Italy, founded by Olympic shooter Giampiero Pardini, has been a leading maker of the specialised single-shot pistols used to contest it.