Steyr LP2

Steyr Sportwaffen GmbH · Pistol · In Production · 2017

Also known as: Steyr LP 2, Steyr Match LP 2, Steyr LP-2

Overview

The Steyr LP2 is a single-shot, .177 (4.5mm) calibre pre-charged pneumatic match air pistol made by Steyr Sportwaffen of Austria for ISSF 10 metre Air Pistol competition. It feeds a single breech-loaded diabolo pellet propelled by compressed air drawn from a cylinder beneath the barrel, and is the modern successor to the long-dominant Steyr LP10/EVO line. The LP2 carries an infinitely adjustable Steyr two-stage match trigger (factory-set near 500 g) with adjustable trigger-blade rotation, fully adjustable open target sights on an adjustable sight radius, and an anatomically carved walnut grip. It is offered alongside a shorter, lighter LP2 Compact aimed at junior and small-handed shooters.

Specifications

Weight (empty)905 g (31.9 oz)
Overall Length390 mm (15.35")
Barrel Length230 mm (9.06")
Height148 mm (5.83")
Width50 mm (1.97")
Sight Radius335 mm (13.19")
Action TypeSingle Action
Firing MechanismFixed Firing Pin
Trigger TypeTwo Stage
Trigger Pull5 N (1.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Magazine TypeInternal
Muzzle Velocity160 m/s (525 fps)
Muzzle Energy7 J (5 ft·lbf)
Effective Range10 m (11 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialAlloy
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialWalnut
FinishAnodized

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Production

Production years: 2017-present

Current-production Steyr target air pistol; offered in standard and Compact configurations

Origin

Country of origin: Austria

Notes

Not a cartridge firearm — the LP2 is a precision 10m air pistol firing .177 diabolo pellets via a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) system supplied with two ~190 mm compressed-air cylinders. Standard model weighs 905 g; the LP2 Compact is 780 g (710 g with the small grip).

Background

Steyr's match air pistols built their reputation through the 2000s with the LP10, a benchmark Olympic-discipline 10m pistol; the LP2 continues that lineage as Steyr Sportwaffen's modern ISSF target air pistol.