Steyr LP EVO 10

Steyr Sport GmbH · Pistol · In Production · 2016

Also known as: Steyr evo 10, Steyr LP evo 10

Overview

The Steyr LP EVO 10 is a single-shot, pre-charged pneumatic match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5mm) and designed for Olympic 10-metre air pistol competition. Introduced in 2016 as the successor to the highly successful Steyr LP 10, it uses compressed air to launch a single pellet at roughly 160 m/s and incorporates a recoil-compensating system with a tungsten counter-piston and muzzle brake to minimise muzzle rise. Its anatomically adjustable grip, precise mechanical match trigger, and fully adjustable sights make it one of the premier target pistols on the ISSF circuit.

Specifications

Weight (empty)968 g (34.1 oz)
Overall Length400 mm (15.75")
Barrel Length227 mm (8.94")
Height148 mm (5.83")
Width50 mm (1.97")
Sight Radius365 mm (14.37")
Action TypeSingle Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Action
Trigger Pull5 N (1.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Muzzle Velocity160 m/s (525 fps)
Muzzle Energy7 J (5 ft·lbf)
Effective Range10 m (11 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialAluminum
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialWalnut
FinishAnodized

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Production

Production years: 2016-present

Successor to the Steyr LP 10 (2000-2016)

Origin

Country of origin: Austria

Designer: Steyr Sport GmbH

Notes

Available in standard and Compact frame lengths, and with either a mechanical (evo 10) or electronic (evo 10 E) trigger. A charged air cylinder delivers roughly 180 shots per fill.

Background

The Steyr LP 10 lineage dominated Olympic air pistol shooting, taking every gold medal in men's and women's 10-metre air pistol at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Games; the evo 10 continued that pedigree as its refined successor.