In Depth Look at an Olympic Rapid Fire Pistol (Pardini SP22)

[@anon-means-anon]

I've never done any of this target shooting, but as a gun nut and a fan of engineering in general the equipment is fascinating to me. I like seeing things that have been refined as far as humanly possible.

[@arithmetech]

Same. This is neat stuff!

[@Studio23Media]

I feel the same. Seeing humans engineer something down to such a refined point is my favorite thing. That's why I also like racing.

[@foxyninja8059]

had to double take seeing your comment

[@deez1515]

@@foxyninja8059 same dude same

[@braddbradd5671]

Just give an ordinary gun to a 50 year old Turkish man and hel win gold every time we dont need all your fancy gadgets just a good eye and a steady hand and a Tshirt mate thats all you need

[@paulis7319]

The engineering genius that went into all that adjustability is incredible!

[@tomahawkbonk]

Friday of pistol week at Perry I stopped in to the Pardini shop. First time I’ve held one, asked about the green DLC ones… he literally laughed and said “good luck finding one!” And mentioned some ridiculously low number of them in the US… like a dozen or there abouts. So, fancy pistolas ya got there! (Pardini shop/guy was super helpful and knowledgeable )

[@BullseyePistol]

@@tomahawkbonk I think they got 10 total. Might have one now. Give them a call.

[@MBZ-Nation]

Reason on the grip angle: by tilting it more forward, you limit your wrist's ability to move against will, which also helps with memory recognition. The angle pretty much limits your wrists willingness to aim down when you press the trigger. Try this- extend your arm and hand as far as it can go, and pretend to grip a gun with vertical grips. You will notice your wrist has a greater ability to tilt up and down. Now do the same thing while pretending to grip a handgun with a forward grip. You will notice you have MUCH less ability to tilt your wrist down. This is why competition handguns usually have grips at unusual grip angles.

[@davidcarlsson1396]

This is why I bought and love Pardini

[@Azukaae]

The weight inertia thing: So the weights are "floating" while being held by the springs. When firing, the gun will recoil. Because the weights are "floating", the weights does not follow the gun's recoil due to their own inertia, but the spring still does follow the recoil because they are "connected" to the gun. Because the weight doesn't recoil, the spring will get compressed by the weight. And of course, when a spring is compressed, it wants to go back. This action is what counteracts the recoil, essentially "pushing" the gun back forward everytime it recoils from the firing.

[@Shadowboost]

It's a mass damper

[@alaskanbas6507]

Whoever came up with this, is a genius in my books. Mechanically it's a simple solution, yet it seems to be pretty good at achieving what it was designed for.

[@Azmodon]

Also depends on the orientation of the spring / weight, mixing directions is common. If the spring is against the face plate it gets compressed during recoil (resisting it via spring rate), that spring rate force is applied forward throughout the recoil timeframe, when the recoil decelerates the weight hits the rear (in the direction of recoil) with what force is left in the system, so it's a force delay mechanism (classic mass damper). With the springs behind the weights, the weight doesn't compress the spring until recoil decel, then striking the face plate and pushing the gun forward. That's why some shooters will have the lower 2 weights in the reverse config. as it's a forward and down impulse. And changing the number of reversed weights changes the timing of that impulse (since springs are linear, while the force would be the same if you had 1 vs 2 reversed, 1 would compress twice as much so the dwell time between recoil decel to forward impact would be double the ms of 2, and impart rearwards force after recoil has ended until impact).

[@UyeGaming]

how is that vs Mercury Recoil Reducers?

[@Azukaae]

@@UyeGaming Mercury is a liquid, but as long as it is contained in a limited chamber, it essentially acts as a single object and would still be a good mass damper, and without the need of a spring. It is also heavier than steel (though still lighter than tungsten), but is way more toxic than either so that could be a factor. And because it is a liquid, it makes the adjustment way harder compared to conventional weights

[@Franklinguy759]

My wife has the Bullseye version of this pistol. It is awesome. She shot the Walther GSP expert prior to Pardini and that was also a fine target firearm. She holds a NRA master classification. Great video my friend.

[@BullseyePistol]

Thank you.

[@themightycrixus1131]

Gotta compete every 5 years to keep it.

[@Franklinguy759]

@@themightycrixus1131 We do about 30 matches a year so I think we’re OK

[@themightycrixus1131]

@@Franklinguy759 i am sure you do! I was just saying you lose your master classification if you dont compete at least every 5 years.

[@sticustom]

I had a SP22 in the year 2000. Sold it years later and regretted it. Last year I bought a new one. You can’t beat them for quality. A brilliant piece of engineering.

[@BullseyePistol]

Sooooo. Me too. These are my second and third Pardini SP22s

[@sticustom]

@@BullseyePistol I love the green one.

[@Stop_Gooning]

I'm more on the SMG22 end of the spectrum myself. How much those things run you for?

[@sticustom]

@@Stop_Gooning in Australia approx $3500. Some places charge more, some less.

[@Saxit]

Fun fact: the magazine in front of the trigger makes the Pardini SP an assault weapon in some US states. The AWB states don't all exclude rimfire. CA and MA has exceptions for pure sporting pistols like the Pardini, but NY does not, i.e. you can't legally own that in NY.

[@sogmalukem2745]

Or WA

[@Googlywinker]

Same with CT. It’s an assault weapon.

[@thefryinallofus]

Don’t worry, Kamala wants to take all the guns, doesn’t matter what type.

[@djg5135]

WEAPON OF WAR!! 😂

[@gunsofthephoenix6101]

CA here, you can legally own them here. There is a specific Olympic Exemption these kinds of pistols can get, they are not banned by the AW laws for handguns. Basically, your dealer has to transfer them as an Olympic Exempt pistol, but they are perfectly legal to own. Also On the "list" the DOJ maintains of models, there are also ones in 32 S&W, and a few 38 spl ones even ;) I think the 32 and 38 ones all have to be used with wadcutter rounds though, because of their design. MA does have a similar list, but IIRC there are much fewer pistols on there, and no 32s.

[@superkjell]

I'm a Norwegian pistol shooter/coach, I prefer other pistols than Pardini (probably because when I'm competing I'm one of the few shooters with other pistols.) - so here is what I was told by one of the National team coaches: Pardini owners have a secret handshake (Then he extended his right hand whilst raising his left hand in the competition 'my pistol has a fault' manner)

[@BullseyePistol]

Hahaha

[@BullseyePistol]

I’m headed to Norway later this year during Winter. What should I see/do?

[@kirkrasmussen9629]

When I competed in Olympic Pistol in the late 80’s to the mid 90’s I used a Walther GSP in my American Standard Pistol discipline for this very reason. The Pardini’s had a great design and I really liked them, but they had terrible reliability. The metallurgy on the bolt ears was sub-par so they would crack at low round counts. It seemed like every match one or two were going down for a mechanical fault. As a supported athlete at the Olympic Training Center I’d use my Walther for trigger drills and shoot an insane amount of shots through it. - nearly 500k rounds in 5 years. The Pardinis just couldn’t keep up with the round count of other brands. It seems they’ve fixed their metallurgy problems and progressed some elements of the design to the pistol can finally live up to its great design potential. If I ever get back into the sport I’d pick one up in a heartbeat. Always loved them. 👍

[@hb9145]

@@BullseyePistol Skiing?

[@superkjell]

@@BullseyePistol Which part of Norway are you going to?

[@AlfJDale]

Hi! Great video, and a super pistol. Most shooters her in Norway use these. I got mine 20 yrs ago. The grip angle is actually not a new thing. Look at an antique european flint lock pistol. Same as the use of a level on front sight in the olympic rifles. That was available for the gibbs long range rifle in the mid /late 1800's as far as i know. 🙂Greetings from Norway Alf

[@BullseyePistol]

God Dag! Thanks for the explanation.

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

The Turkish dad memes are great.

[@Stop_Gooning]

The level of precision demanded by these highly specialized guns exceeds the requirements of a practical handgun by so much that it's rather astonishing. At my level of skill, there would be no difference in my score shooting an Olympic target pistol and a snub nosed revolver, and I'm a pretty good shot. In general, a handgun is capable of being more accurate than a shooter's skill is able to achieve. You have to be crazy good to even benefit from a piece like this

[@BullseyePistol]

I think you’d be surprised. Love the comment. Welcome to the channel.

[@sorenlilienthal1368]

Psychology is an important part of shooting sports. Total confidence in your equipment helps a lot.

[@kaasmeester5903]

@@BullseyePistol You're right about that, I think. I'm a fair shot shooting double-handed, but single-handed I don't do so well. But when I had the opportunity to shoot this gun at our range, my scores shooting single handed were in the same ballpark as my double handed performance on my own .22 (a CZ75 with the Cadet .22 converter). Takes getting used to, but it's a great gun once you do.

[@gullfisken2k]

Nice pistols, we have a couple of these in the local pistol club. Very nice too shoot with and a lot of adjustments!

[@scottshellhorn9343]

Love the 3 rules at the end, very nice touch to a great video!

[@BullseyePistol]

Thanks so much!

[@JaredAF]

Nice!

[@justadummy8076]

Nice!

[@JeepinMaxx]

Thank you for this video! I've always been curious about these. Unfortunately in my state (Connecticut) Pardinis and other Olympic style pistols are outlawed and defined as "assault weapons". One of the defining features of an assault weapon on a pistol is a magazine outside of the grip!

[@derekbroestler7687]

I LIKE .22 slow fire target shooting just for both the practice and the meditation aspects of it. My current pistol for that is a early 1980's production, Ruger MK2 Government Target which I got in 99%+ finish and a VASTLY improved trigger on it. I had a production stock model years ago and loved it, but..... whoever did THIS work was awesome because out of the box it broke at about half a pound, about 1/32in after you hit the wall after about an 1/8in of free travel, there is practically ZERO travel after break to the point where it's actually REALLY hard to get a definitive trigger weight on it with my scale. When I got it, the internals weren't spotless, and now they're bordering on dirty, just because it's still the best triggered firearm I own and I'm honestly a little nervous about breaking it down FULLY for a deep clean. There's some sort of magic in this pistol to the point I'm seriously just considering buying a parts washer rather than risking messing with that. This Pardini makes me jealous.

[@grbenway]

That is always the problem with rugers, it is a entire beotch to get them back together. I think I might have the same one. Did you go with the Volquartsen triggers? I got used to breaking down my first ruger ever week because I think it had a slightly tweaked body.

[@derekbroestler7687]

@@grbenway The basic field strip for cleaning is no problem as much as people complain about it... but yeah, a full takedown of the frame it a PITA. As for the trigger, I'm not sure what it is as it came with the pistol. I've searched all the standard makers and it doesn't seem to match any of them. I MIGHT have just been done custom by a very talented gunsmith.

[@Stop_Gooning]

I inherited a matching set of S&W Model 41 target pistols in .22lr The weight and quality make my EDC seem cheap by comparison

[@derekbroestler7687]

@@Stop_Gooning ABSOLUTELY AMAZING pistols... I got a chance to shoot one a couple of times and just WOW!!!

[@sniper51956]

@@Stop_GooningPardini is above that. The trigger adjustability alone makes it worth every dime.

[@hb9145]

I have shot this pistol many times. It is awesome, from the grip angle, trigger, sights and (lack of) recoil.

[@ayougo]

You’re welcome from Pardini Engineering division. ❤

[@BullseyePistol]

Thank you for making such a cool gun.

[@GiantsXbox]

​@@BullseyePistol I was the design engineer behind the look of this gun. - Anyone without credentials

[@remingtonjarvie5183]

Thank you! Been curious about these with all the posts from the Olympics. Great video.

[@BullseyePistol]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Almightyrastus]

I have a CO2 pistol that was designed to be used in a similar 5 shot rapid fire event, it is the Drulov Du10 and is not a million miles off the specification of something like this. Tons of adjustment for the trigger, 5 shot in line magazine that sits at the breech end of the barrel and fantastic sights. Same style grip and so on. Sadly that style of competition for CO2 / air never really took off.

[@sorenlilienthal1368]

We can be thankful for that, otherwise they'd totally eliminate firearms in olympic shooting. Using laser dummies in modern pentathlon is already bad enough.

[@Melmac481]

Had a Benelli WC90 wich is in the same realm as Pardini SP22, price then was about €1500 for a new, now same gun €2000. I'm a bit sad that i sold mine... It had some 6 diffrent screws for adjusting the action and trigger, i love it! With a correct setup it is so nice to use, high precission like no other gun.

[@MODzero556]

Great info but what can you tell me about that rifle on the wall on your left

[@jobervelasco8614]

I have a rapid fire bolt and a sport bolt for my SP. I had been told the sport bolt provides slightly more accuracy which is good for Sport and Standard Pistol competition. Thr RF bolt is lighter and cycles faster for Rapid Fire but not as accurate. Then the Korean girl wins 25m Sport Pistol today with a Pardini with a Rapid Fire bolt.

[@tomahawkbonk]

Was told by a Pardini rep that the RF is an issue at 50yds for american bullseye. But I have seen other anecdotal reports that the difference is fractions of an inch, in addition to the sp bolt being a do all

[@jobervelasco8614]

​@@tomahawkbonkI only shoot 25m Rapid Fire and Standard Pistol. So 50 yard accuracy isn't an issue for me

[@wyskass861]

Finally understood why it seems like Olympic shooting was firing plastic pellets. That recoil mitigating tech magic

[@andremo]

And this is how you make a great video! Thank you!

[@jerryjohnson4618]

Very interesting and thanks for showing these fantastic pistols

[@brightymcbrightface]

Thanks. Your video is an enjoyable education and update on the state of the art. I used to compete in sport pistol in the Navy (not U.S.) long ago. It was a memorable life experience and lessons that I carry with me to this day. Men and women, hot contests, everyone deadly serious but sociable. I got to the point of psych training, diet, exercise, sleep schedule, precise record keeping. Still far below the top competitors, but using standard issue equipment, pistol became an anchor in my life, a weekly routine and a place to go, and leave the planet to be somewhere else for 2-3 hours. Back then, the weaponry was straightforward. These modern pistols answer everything we wanted to improve the competition, and then some. There's still everything from psychology to wind, physical and mental conditioning, so the equipment and technology don't take away from the skillset, just make it all the more intense. I recommend anyone contemplating competition give Olympic pistol a few months to see what it does for their skills. It's not intimidating, it's easy (and cheap, relatively) to get started, but there's no limit to how far you can go in the sport. Plus, there's the confidence that if you pick up anything smaller than a hand cannon, you are going to hit where you aim.

[@xxOblivionxx]

🎉CONGRATULATIONS to your first video over 200k views 🎉

[@BullseyePistol]

Thank you.

[@maplemaple1439]

What's crazy is that in some ban states, these pistols aren't legal because the magazine is outside of the pistol grip. Even though it's rimfire.

[@BullseyePistol]

true enough. Welcome to the channel.

[@penyuwan]

Can you do an indepth look on the Biathlon rifle, for the winter olympics.

[@BullseyePistol]

I cannot. I don't one. Welcome to the channel.

[@Crashphoenix666]

I was hoping to see what kind of air pistol was used. My google-fu isn't working and I can't seem to find the info on Olympic air pistols

[@BullseyePistol]

To go JaredAF's channel.

[@grunthostheflatulent2613]

I have a Pardini SP and can tell you it is one of the most forgiving of target guns and dominates international competition so much so that the new Walther GPS 500 is virtually a carbon copy...

[@Nagle11234]

The trigger modification capability is really amazing

[@MadChristoph]

It would be nice if the olympic pistol was just the 1911

[@leo1999matt]

Foreal and not that ugly pos in 22 no recoil to begin with at least use 9mm for fs sake

[@maniacalcoyote6087]

Yeah, with full powder loads and either hardball or wadcutter slugs.

[@SanAntonioJoker]

hi point

[@sorenlilienthal1368]

In theory, you can use a Colt Ace .22 model. Or a conversion unit on a WW2 frame. Good luck! 😂

[@sniper51956]

Not going to happen. The ISSF is the only shooting organization recognized by the IOC and their official position is that firearms and targets that represent killing people or animals have no place in the Olympics. And there is zero momentum to change. And they view the US as a rogue outlier that doesn't even represent a major competitor. Sorry, but the trend is moving the OTHER way and many feel that shooting should be eliminated from the games entirely.

[@fepatton]

“I’m not going to guarantee you’re going to get Pardini crazy…” Umm, too late! Target pistols with all the precision engineering and those beautiful grips have always fascinated me, but this one is just incredible. Thanks for the overview!

[@BullseyePistol]

@@fepatton my pleasure. Welcome to the channel.

[@BullseyePistol]

@@fepatton make sure you check out my new video on the counter weight system.

[@cowboyx9380]

As a LEO, i began shooting matches as an extension of my training…..my 2 best guns are a PPC revolver, built by Jerry Miculek from Clark Custom 20 years ago, and the most accurate 45 i have ever touched…..a PARDINI GT 45…..even surplus 230g ball ammo keeps 1.5 in at 50 yards!

[@Tarnstellung]

This video really blew up, congrats! I'm fascinated by target pistols, but I doubt I'll ever be able to get one. Design-wise I've long been a fan of Walther SSP, but it never gained a lot of favor among shooters and was discontinued a couple of years ago.

[@BullseyePistol]

@@Tarnstellung thank you!

[@Rickenbacker69]

The SSP is the most comfortable pistol I've ever held in my hand. Cost five times as much as the Unique I bought in the end, though. :D

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

I own a Walther SSP and it is a very reliable, well shooting gun for bulls-eye (25m sport pistol). I wouldn't recommend it for rapid fire pistol because it jumps too much. And not only that, it also jumps a little to the left which is worse than just straight up. They do offer a spring-buffer thingy that you can screw on like a barrel weight. It makes things better, but it is rather heavy and makes the gun unbalanced in my opinion. Our local pro (he's not a pro but he's really good and used to be on the German junior national team 25 years ago) just bought the Walther GSP-500 and he's extremely happy with it. Says it's the best thing that Walther ever made, no comparison the the SSP and it is at least as good as the Pardinis.

[@jdunk6058]

Came for the Olympic pistol, stayed for the dry fire.

[@Kaomisa36]

I shot these as a pistol shooter for quite some time and these are reliable and greatly engineered for sure

[@jft7174]

Was waiting for someone to do this. Thanks !

[@BullseyePistol]

No problem!

[@lukasznowosielski]

Hi! I have a question: you can still shoot (release the firing pin) when the bolt is not closed yet (like with empty chamber indicator). In theory, during normal shooting you could release the pin while bolt is still traveling and gun would not shoot. Am I right?

[@user-rs1fo2dd9b]

can you teach us the rules, how to shoot, the drills you do? and also reviews on these guns, aftermarket parts if any?

[@thorsaxe5881]

I want one in .32 wadcutter. I have a Smith Mod-41 and I have found that it is excellent as a bullseye pistol. and has the same grip angle of a 1911, same with my High Standard Mod-106. as far as the recoil system on the Pardini, (Mass and Energy are the same) Thanks for the video. - Peace Dave

[@AZRacerX]

My kids used to play with the Phantom Menace Laser tag guns. One of which looked a LOT like this hahaha.

[@agoogleaccount2861]

You can still find vintage .22 match pistols used high standard made some great Olympic pistols in the 1970s so did smith and Wesson. Collectability isn't super high

[@cw7422]

Great video. My target gun was a Smith & Wesson model 41.

[@Edward135i]

Do they use super exotic oils for these guns or do they have a special way of cleaning and oiling the gun?

[@BullseyePistol]

The pistol breaks down very easily and I simply clean it like any other gun: A brush, rod, rag, CLP, and FP10 lubricant.

[@alessandrocappai9124]

Why is William Foster from "Falling down" explaining how does an olimpic pistol works?

[@howitworks3607]

Ah you watch garand thumb. You are a man of culture and class

[@texas66]

I understand it's usually bad to dry fire a rimfire then I noticed the chamber flag. But then, how is it firing out of battery? Is it actually a hammer fired action and the hammer is stopped against the bolt making it impossible to strike the firing pin? Otherwise, how did you trip it while out of battery??

[@BullseyePistol]

I’ll see if I can get an answer from Pardini.

[@BullseyePistol]

Answer from Pardini USA: It is holding the bolt open just enough so that the hammer rests against the bolt. Thus when the hammer is released, it does not strike the firing pin!

[@en0n126]

The producers of these type of pistols design them to be dry fired. I nerded out on this style of shooting probably 12 years ago, and back then I remember reading that Olympic pistol marksmen do dry fire drills much more than they actually shoot bullets.

[@kevinong1735]

Wow! The left side of the grip is flat! Presumably for laying down on a table?

[@Franknakano7]

I'm a little confused. The pistols they used in france looked like they had a PSI gauge on the front. Do they ALSO use air pistols? This is more typical what I think of when I think olympic 22 pistol.

[@Kolchakk]

I believe for 10m slow fire they use air pistols and for rapid fire/ longer distance they use 22s . Could be wrong though

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

@@Kolchakk These are completely different competitions. The .22lr pistols are rapid fire (men only) and 25m sport pistol for the women. The women's competition is more bulls-eye focused but also has a so-called "duell" part where they shoot the rapid fire targets, but just one of them with 3 seconds for each shot (from 45° lowready). Then there's 10m air pistol, with a much smaller target of course because it's only 10 meters. There are a few (very few) athletes who shoot both .22lr and air pistol competitively at the international level, but most athletes focus on one or the other.

[@OnceShy_TwiceBitten]

Wonder how these would compare to something like a USPS open gun, like an Infinity or Atlas.

[@BullseyePistol]

Compare in what way?

[@randoawesomemix9501]

Thank you for answering some of my burning questions.

[@VictheSecret]

Is the grip customisable to the shooter's hand, by the manufacturer carving it to shape?

[@BullseyePistol]

Yes. Rink is a popular grip maker.

[@Scythra]

Super informative! I am that clueless Olympics watcher and this popped up in my recommended. Really interesting to see how and why the Pardini is designed this way. I thought they shot .22 LR and I was right! That was like the only thing I could reasonably say watching the sports, the grip, the sights and the intricacies I didn't know about! Nice video, liked!

[@paulbingville6485]

Is the Pardini being used because it's the best available today, or is it the only game in town? What else is there right now in Olympic Rapid .22 pistols? In my younger days Beretta, Wathers, and Hammerli, use to make Olympic Rapid .22 pistols. There was also a Soviet one, not sure of the name. Here in the USA, High Standard made a .22 short "Olympic" version of their bullseye pistols, but don't think one ever saw Olympic competition. Owned a Walter OSP for a while back then, still have a High Standard tucked away somewhere, and shot the Beretta and Hammerli at least once. But all that was 50 years ago.

[@BullseyePistol]

@@paulbingville6485 In terms of quality current production the players are Pardini, Matchguns, Walther, and Feinweberkau

[@onpsxmember]

@@BullseyePistol Feinwerkbau.

[@JaredAF]

Bill McMillan won Gold with a High Standard!

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

@@BullseyePistol Walther is coming back with the new GSP-500. From what I've heard from it, it far exceeds anything they have done before with the GSP and the SSP. Many hobbyists here in Germany stay away from Pardini because they have a reputation as being divas who need lots of repairs, and the customer service for the little guy is kind of horrible. The general sentiment is: if you are on the national team and have a second and third gun as a backup, plus your own technician on standby, then go ahead and get a Pardini. If you're John Doe who just wants to shoot a few matches for fun, better stay away.

[@t.michaelbodine4341]

Very cool pistol! I so want one!

[@jamesmoriarty3962]

just a note , the “turkish assassin” was using a steyr x10 pellet gun they start around £2500

[@ralphsmith242]

BTW, that steyr is not a particularly expensive air pistol. Top-end air pistols (like Pardinis) sell for around 70% more than that

[@jamesmoriarty3962]

@@ralphsmith242 and ?

[@Doobie603]

It is actually similar to some of my air pistols in a lot of ways.

[@ArmeVechi]

nice. just got a pardini myself (2018 MY). 22LR plus the .32S&W L conversion kit

[@BullseyePistol]

What do you think?

[@ArmeVechi]

@@BullseyePistol it'a a huge upgrade from my Walther GSP (1976 MY). i like the more inclined grip. it;s the same angle as the air pistol (P8X) and free pistol (TOZ). the GSP had a 1911 style grip

[@soulis1000]

I have a pardini sp22 with the optional 32 barrel and bolt, so its two guns in one with a quick barrel and bolt change. The grip angle sure had some getting used too but now it has made me more competetive in competitions compared to what i used to shoot (walther gsp).

[@BullseyePistol]

What were the biggest differences between this and the GSP?

[@soulis1000]

@@BullseyePistol It was a older gsp so it didnt have the "new" all ajustable trigger so the trigger is a big difference, but the biggest difference is probably the grip angle. I didnt shoot them side by side but i imagine that the gsp had more recoil too. Somethin that was better on the gsp was the caliber change, you practicly changed the whole "upper" so you didnt have to change the sights, wich you constantly have to on the pardini.

[@Johnny-tq9no]

what's the scoped rifle on the wall behind you?

[@chasevogt2090]

Is there caliber classes or caliber limit? I’d be rocking a 9mm CZ lol

[@justsomeplantcells-]

How much would a standard one cost?

[@imslug]

Is the Pardini available for left handers

[@BullseyePistol]

Yes.

[@rapidrrobert4333]

I've missed you, glad to see you again.

[@BullseyePistol]

Hey, thanks!

[@jdkgcp]

Standing ovation for the best muzzle awareness I've seen on KZbin. Lots of weapon channels out there should pay attention. I won't name names but there are a couple popular weapons based KZbinrs that clearly have no idea what they are doing. CoughHerreraCough.... doesn't even drop the mag before clearing his weapon, and never did....while giving range safety instructions no less in a video not too long ago.

[@tomahawkbonk]

Also: how do they do with American ammo: like cci sv? I have a hard time swallowing $0.20 cpr and up if they NEED it for practice (would tolerate if the reliability goes to 100% with fancy for matchs and stays non-obnoxious with CCI sv or other for practice).

[@yootoobvyooer]

With so many fliers even as hobby shooting, I was tempted to reload 22LR. Whatever they're paying for ammo, it's definitely worth it considering how crappy typical 22 ammo is.

[@charlesdeilke8364]

My SP shoots cci sv just fine, some have issues with length but more of a magazine issue. They are great rapid fire pistols almost feels like cheating shooting timed&rapid.

[@BullseyePistol]

So far no issues with CCI SV

[@magnusnordstrm2827]

I do not own one personally, but have shot many of these in various clubs. (Super common pistol in Denmark) There are no issues with any ammunition (Except maybe crappy "bucket-sold" ammunition, but these rounds are better off being thrown by hand anyway) ;-) It performs better with SK or Lapua Ammunition, as does most guns, but CCI SV are quite normal training ammunition over here too. No issues there. 🙂

[@unitedstatessc]

Cant believe you pointed a gun at me. I'll remember this forever Bullseyes channel.

[@capnthepeafarmer]

OH wow! I didn't know Lieutenant Jim Dangle had a YT channel and was an Olympic shooter! 🤣 Loved the video!

[@BullseyePistol]

Haha. I’m always new boot goofin

[@donaldunderhill3020]

The trigger can drop the sear while the bolt is out of battery ? In all other firearms that is a major defect.

[@guillaumeausset8254]

The « chamber flag » he put in is actually a dry fire plug. And a looooooooot of firearms can drop the sear when out of battery (ar15, most pistols, hell i can even do it without the slide on mines etc ) in most designs it’s not a problem as the firing pin can’t even reach the primer when out of battery

[@midwestairtech]

Maybe an odd question but what glasses frames are you wearing? I dig them! -EJ

[@BullseyePistol]

The brand is Ernest Hemmingway.

[@javaduke1]

Wow, never seen a green Pardini before. I guess it looks really cool next to your purple Morini ;)

[@BullseyePistol]

I love it! Life should be full of color

[@tonysteeleebw01]

I just want to know how good is it for home defense?

[@BullseyePistol]

No

[@ronaldckrausejr7762]

Not the season for it but… Is it true and accurate that the Biathalon rifle; is made by a German company and costs some $4000-5000 per copy? Most of the participants essentially need three of them.

[@BullseyePistol]

Yes, many of the biathlon rifles you see are Anchutz and are about 5,000 each. They can get more expensive.

[@onpsxmember]

@@BullseyePistol Anschütz.

[@David-2499]

I read this as Ozempic pistol and I was very confused

[@BullseyePistol]

If you buy it you can’t afford food. So same thing?

[@Thorium193]

Me too

[@JamesTodd]

Wats the price ?

[@LVbibby]

Amazing video and information thanks!

[@BullseyePistol]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@remcotenvelde8512]

nice videos! I have a Benelli MP90S Atlanta .22LR and it shoots very well, rapid fire is also very easy. 1911, glock and the like are very cool but nothing shoots as accurately as these pistols 😂

[@BullseyePistol]

Welcome to the channel.

[@CntBckt]

I've been so interested in these types of pistols lately. I really want a little drum mag for it, though. >:D

[@BullseyePistol]

Heck yeah!

[@sniper51956]

Need that many shots to hit what you're aiming at?😂😂😂

[@CntBckt]

@@sniper51956 YES! 🤣🤣

[@stumpyduby]

Does that trigger come in a hi-point variant?

[@BullseyePistol]

Only when I hold it sideways.

[@OhioGuy216]

This looks like a mix of an H&K PSG1 with the grip, and a Mauser C96 where the magazine is located. I could be crazy though.

[@crw164]

Beautiful little piece of engineering

[@justadummy8076]

I really want one of these, they remind me of Star Wars blasters lol

[@cloudycolacorp]

The movie Prometheus used target pistols with the muzzle flash edited blue

[@spellxthief]

the S-5 heavy blaster pistol is exactly this! my favorite star wars blaster

[@vic4602]

Gotta be honest, I'm intrigued when i saw the matches. How can one get into this sport? I'd love to try.

[@onpsxmember]

Just find a bullseye shooting club near you online. Be open minded and try different disciplines. Duel, precision, rapid fire. This is far more about battling with yourself and the better you get the more it is about psyche aspects. Find some of those you like and get that new zen experience of shooting. Don't underestimate holding exercises.

[@zonavelhalpma]

Price ?!

[@thewatchhawk]

What is the barrel length? What is the max and min weight allowance?

[@BullseyePistol]

I’ll have to check on weight but 5” is the length.

[@Aspen-bm2bb]

looks like something that would drop from a strike chest, kinetic slot side arm probably

[@tilenjeraj2684]

I shoot with competition air pistol it has similar design. How ever my trigger is not the best, I still love it after 10000 shoots.

[@hb9145]

Steyr is king ;)

[@tilenjeraj2684]

@@hb9145 gamo 😉

[@KeepMeATec]

Awesome video, thanks for making it

[@BullseyePistol]

My pleasure!

[@peterlovett5841]

A quick question please. I use a Morini CM22 M for rapid fire. This model is not Morini's rapid fire pistol but at the time it was what I could afford. Now, the most problematic aspect of the pistol is muzzle jump which I have attempted to cure using barrel weights with some success. Does the Pardini with its counter weights have that problem?

[@BullseyePistol]

No, the Pardini has minimal muzzle rise.

[@peterlovett5841]

@@BullseyePistol Thank you for the prompt reply.

[@BullseyePistol]

@@peterlovett5841 my pleasure.

[@cutchya]

One of my Dream guns . Do you have any experience with the Match Gun MG2 ? I Believe it has even more features and it’s just a crazy piece of engineering. Which is what I love about these guns . I don’t compete but will own them .

[@BullseyePistol]

My shooting buddy ones one. It is indeed crazy!!!

[@AZTrigger]

Great review - thank you for that!

[@MrPicklejuice98]

KZbin is sweating right now. Trying to decide if they should demonetize this gun video, or push it to the front page because it's covering the Olympics.

[@spacedmanspiff1543]

How long is the barrel ? All the best !

[@marcus-hoonigan7]

Semper Fi Brother! Subscribed!

[@alexxu3004]

rapid fire variant you have here is sp/rf, lighter bolt and more inertia damping than sp. back in early 2000s you have more competition from hammerli, walther, Izhevsk and Dongfeng but it's pretty much only pardini left in international competition at this point

[@onpsxmember]

Don't forget Feinwerkbau.

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

Walther has a chance of taking back some of the market with their new GSP-500. Lots of people who are just hobbyists here in Germany don't like Pardini because they often break and their customer service is horrible. What good is a great gun when you have to send it Italy for repairs once a year and it takes them 6 months to send it back to you.

[@alexxu3004]

@@maximilianmustermann5763 new gesp-500 is basically a face lifted sp20 rrs, I dont really know the logic behind walther's decision to discontinued that in favor of ssp just to discontinued again :P, here in Canada it's the opposite, pardini has service department with stock of parts and walther need couple of month waittime to get anything

[@bushna2007]

What's the best ammo to use with this?

[@BullseyePistol]

Most quality 22 ammo works well with this. CCI SV, SK Plus or higher, Eley. Eley makes a line called Bullseye X that was specifically developed for this pistol.