Pardini K10
Pardini Armi S.r.l. · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: Pardini K-10
Overview
The Pardini K10 is an Italian single-shot pre-charged pneumatic 10-metre match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5mm). Built by Pardini Armi for Olympic and ISSF air pistol competition, it is fed from a 250 bar compressed-air cylinder and features a perforated barrel with muzzle compensator for shot stability, a fully adjustable trigger with interchangeable dry-fire device, and an anatomical adjustable walnut grip. Its sight radius is adjustable between roughly 345 and 375 mm.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 990 g (34.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Barrel Length | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 49 mm (1.93") |
| Sight Radius | 375 mm (14.76") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 170 m/s (558 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 7.5 J (6 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 10 m (11 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 450 mm (17.72") |
| Number of Grooves | 12 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Dry Fire Device
- Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, 250 Bar Cylinder, Perforated Barrel, Muzzle Compensator, Adjustable Anatomical Walnut Grip, Adjustable Trigger, Adjustable Sight Radius, Fast Lock Time
Variants
- Pardini K10 Junior - Lightweight
Production
Competition target air pistol; not produced in military quantities
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Pardini Armi
Notes
10-metre ISSF/Olympic air pistol. A lighter K10 Junior variant is offered for youth and developing shooters. Pardini's air pistol line also includes the related K12.
Background
Pardini Armi, founded by Italian Olympic shooter Giampiero Pardini, is one of the most successful makers of competitive target pistols, and its air pistols are widely used by medal-winning shooters at the Olympic and World Cup level.