Pardini K12 Junior
Pardini Armi S.r.l. · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: Pardini K12 J, Pardini K-12 Junior
Overview
The Pardini K12 Junior is an Italian single-shot pre-charged pneumatic 10-metre match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5mm). A lightweight junior configuration of Pardini Armi's K12 competition air pistol, it is designed for youth and developing ISSF air pistol shooters, feeding from a detachable compressed-air cylinder charged to up to 250 bar. It features an integrated air pressure regulator, a patented recoil-elimination system in the bolt, a compensated barrel, and a fully adjustable two-stage trigger with dry-fire switch. The junior model adds a removable alloy barrel cover that accepts up to ten 5-gram counterweights so the balance can be tuned to the shooter, along with an adjustable anatomical walnut grip and an adjustable sight radius of roughly 310 to 350 mm.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 910 g (32.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 380 mm (14.96") |
| Barrel Length | 205 mm (8.07") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 49 mm (1.93") |
| Sight Radius | 350 mm (13.78") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 150 m/s (492 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 5.7 J (4 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, Integrated Air Pressure Regulator, Patented Recoil Elimination Bolt, Compensated Barrel, Removable Alloy Barrel Cover, Junior Counterweight System, Adjustable Anatomical Walnut Grip, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, Adjustable Sight Radius, Interchangeable Front Sights
Production
Competition target air pistol; not produced in military quantities
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Pardini Armi
Notes
10-metre ISSF/Olympic-style match air pistol. The Junior is a lighter, balance-tunable version of the standard Pardini K12 aimed at young and developing shooters. Offered in short-cylinder and basic configurations with multiple grip sizes.
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. The K12 line is Pardini's flagship 10-metre match air pistol, and the Junior variant extends it to youth categories.