Pardini K2S
Pardini Armi S.r.l. · Pistol · In Production · 1998
Also known as: Pardini K-2S, Pardini K2 S
Overview
The Pardini K2S is an Italian single-shot pre-charged pneumatic 10-metre match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5mm). Introduced in 1998 as the compressed-air development of Pardini's K2 target line, it is fed from a 250 bar air cylinder and built for ISSF and Olympic air pistol competition. It features a rifled steel barrel with muzzle compensator, a fully adjustable single-stage trigger with dry-fire device, an anatomical adjustable walnut grip, and a sight radius adjustable from roughly 310 to 350 mm. Lighter K2S Light and K2S Junior versions are offered for youth and developing shooters.
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 | 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, Muzzle Compensator, Adjustable Anatomical Walnut Grip, Adjustable Trigger, Adjustable Sight Radius
Variants
- Pardini K2S Light - Lightweight
- Pardini K2S Junior - Lightweight
Service history
Operators
- International competitive pistol shooters
Production
Production years: 1998-present
Competition target air pistol; not produced in military quantities
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Pardini Armi
Notes
10-metre ISSF/Olympic match air pistol. The K2S was later succeeded in Pardini's air pistol line by the K10 and K12. CO2-powered K2CO2 versions were also produced.
Background
Pardini Armi, founded by Italian Olympic shooter Giampiero Pardini, is one of the most successful makers of competitive target pistols. Its precharged-pneumatic air pistols, of which the K2S was an important step, are widely used by medal-winning shooters at the Olympic and World Cup level.