Pardini GT45

Pardini Armi S.r.l. · Pistol · In Production · 2003

Also known as: Pardini PC 45, Pardini GT 45

Overview

The Pardini GT45 is an Italian single-action, semi-automatic competition pistol chambered in .45 ACP. A modified Browning-type, short-recoil-operated design built on a CNC-machined aluminum alloy frame with a steel slide, it was developed for IPSC and practical-shooting disciplines and proved accurate enough to also be marketed as a bullseye pistol. It feeds from a double-stack magazine and is noted for its crisp, fully adjustable single-action trigger and adjustable target sights.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	1060 g (37.4 oz)
Overall Length	228 mm (8.98")
Barrel Length	127 mm (5.00")
Height	135 mm (5.31")
Width	44 mm (1.73")
Sight Radius	179 mm (7.05")
Action Type	Short Recoil
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	13 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Effective Range	50 m (55 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Frame Material	Aluminum Alloy
Slide Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Walnut
Finish	Matte

Calibers

.45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety
Features: Fully Adjustable Trigger, Interchangeable Front Sight, Micrometer Adjustable Rear Sight, Ambidextrous Mag Release, Compensator, Scope Mount

Variants

Pardini GT45 6" - Long Barrel

Production

Production years: 2003-present

Competition-grade pistol produced in limited numbers for sport shooting

Origin

Country of origin: Italy

Designer: Pardini Armi

Notes

Initially designated the PC 45, it was renamed GT 45 to clarify its status as a sporting pistol and to ease importation. Offered with 5-inch and 6-inch barrels.

Background

Reviewers in the early 2000s called the GT 45 one of the most versatile new major-caliber pistol designs, equally suited to IPSC action shooting and precision bullseye competition.