Pardini K12
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 240 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.04 kg
- Introduced
- 2012
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Pardini K12 is an Italian single-shot pre-charged pneumatic 10-metre match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5mm). Introduced in 2012 by Pardini Armi for Olympic and ISSF air pistol competition, it is fed from a detachable compressed-air cylinder charged to 250 bar and feeds one pellet at a time. Its defining feature is a patented recoil-elimination system built into the bolt mechanism, paired with an integrated air-pressure regulator in the frame for shot-to-shot consistency. The compensated steel barrel wears a removable alloy cover that accepts up to ten 5-gram counterweights for balance tuning, and the pistol offers a fully adjustable two-stage trigger with a dry-fire switch, an adjustable sight radius from 340 to 385 mm, interchangeable front sights, and an anatomical adjustable walnut grip.
Pardini Armi, founded by Italian Olympic shooter Giampiero Pardini, is one of the most successful makers of competitive target pistols. Its 10-metre air pistols, including the K10 and the later K12, are widely used by medal-winning shooters at the Olympic Games and ISSF World Cups.
10-metre ISSF/Olympic air pistol and successor to the Pardini K10. Offered in several configurations including a K12 Basic entry model (shorter 205 mm barrel option) and K12 Absorber variants with the patented recoil-absorbing action.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Pardini Armi S.r.l.
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- Italy
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2012
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 240 mm
- Overall length
- 415 mm
- Height
- 140 mm
- Width
- 49 mm
- Sight radius
- 385 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.04 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Single action
- Firing mechanism
- Fixed firing pin
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Capacity
- 1
- Magazine
- Internal
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- Anodized
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 170 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 8 J
- Effective range
- 10 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Pre charged pneumatic
250 bar cylinder- Patented recoil absorber
Integrated pressure regulator
Compensated barrel
Removable barrel cover with counterweights
Adjustable anatomical walnut grip
Adjustable two stage trigger
Adjustable sight radius
Cylinder pressure gauge
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 45 .177 Air (4.5mm) pistols | 1.04 kg | 968 g | Heavier than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 45 .177 Air (4.5mm) pistols | 415 mm | 400 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 43 .177 Air (4.5mm) pistols | 240 mm | 230 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 45 .177 Air (4.5mm) pistols | 1 | 1 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the Pardini K12
How much does the Pardini K12 weigh?
The Pardini K12 weighs 1.04 kg (2.29 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Pardini K12?
The Pardini K12 is chambered in .177 Air (4.5mm).
How many rounds does the Pardini K12 hold?
The Pardini K12 holds 1 rounds, fed from an internal magazine.
How long is the Pardini K12?
The Pardini K12 is 415 mm (16.3 in) long overall, with a 240 mm (9.45 in) barrel.
Who makes the Pardini K12?
The Pardini K12 is made by Pardini Armi S.r.l. (Italy). It was designed by Pardini Armi.
When was the Pardini K12 introduced?
The Pardini K12 was introduced in 2012.
How does the Pardini K12 operate?
The Pardini K12 uses a single action, and its firing mechanism is fixed firing pin.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
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API
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