Pardini K12
Pardini Armi S.r.l. · Pistol · In Production · 2012
Also known as: Pardini K-12, Pardini K12 Absorber
Overview
The Pardini K12 is an Italian single-shot pre-charged pneumatic 10-metre match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5mm). Introduced in 2012 by Pardini Armi for Olympic and ISSF air pistol competition, it is fed from a detachable compressed-air cylinder charged to 250 bar and feeds one pellet at a time. Its defining feature is a patented recoil-elimination system built into the bolt mechanism, paired with an integrated air-pressure regulator in the frame for shot-to-shot consistency. The compensated steel barrel wears a removable alloy cover that accepts up to ten 5-gram counterweights for balance tuning, and the pistol offers a fully adjustable two-stage trigger with a dry-fire switch, an adjustable sight radius from 340 to 385 mm, interchangeable front sights, and an anatomical adjustable walnut grip.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1040 g (36.7 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 | 385 mm (15.16") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Two 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, Patented Recoil Absorber, Integrated Pressure Regulator, Compensated Barrel, Removable Barrel Cover With Counterweights, Adjustable Anatomical Walnut Grip, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, Adjustable Sight Radius, Cylinder Pressure Gauge
Variants
- Pardini K12 Basic - Entry Level
- Pardini K12 Absorber - Recoil Absorber
Production
Production years: 2012-present
Competition target air pistol; not produced in military quantities
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Pardini Armi
Notes
10-metre ISSF/Olympic air pistol and successor to the Pardini K10. Offered in several configurations including a K12 Basic entry model (shorter 205 mm barrel option) and K12 Absorber variants with the patented recoil-absorbing action.
Background
Pardini Armi, founded by Italian Olympic shooter Giampiero Pardini, is one of the most successful makers of competitive target pistols. Its 10-metre air pistols, including the K10 and the later K12, are widely used by medal-winning shooters at the Olympic Games and ISSF World Cups.