Pardini K90
Pardini Armi S.r.l. · Pistol · Discontinued · 1990
Also known as: Pardini K-90
Overview
The Pardini K90 is an Italian single-shot CO2-powered 10-metre match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5mm). Introduced in 1990 by Pardini Armi, it was a shorter and lighter development of the earlier K58 and K60 gas pistols, designed so that younger shooters and women could compete without the excessive weight and awkward reloading of older air pistols. It uses carbon-dioxide propulsion, a perforated steel barrel with 12-groove rifling, and a fully adjustable anatomical walnut grip and trigger for ISSF air pistol competition.
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 | 385 mm (15.16") |
| 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: Co2 Powered, Single Shot, Adjustable Anatomical Walnut Grip, Adjustable Trigger, Adjustable Sight Radius, Lightweight Design
Production
Production years: 1990s
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 CO2-operated K90 broadened Pardini's popularity among junior and women shooters and preceded the K2/K2S and later K10/K12 compressed-air models. Sight radius is adjustable from roughly 340 to 385 mm.
Background
Pardini Armi, founded by Italian Olympic shooter Giampiero Pardini, became one of the most successful makers of competitive target pistols. The K90 CO2 model helped establish the brand's reputation with a new generation of sport shooters before being superseded by Pardini's precharged-pneumatic K-series air pistols.