Pardini P10

[Rover]

Hey guys, I'm waxing a little nostalgic.

My brother just sent me a P10 to sell for him. He bought it back in the 80s. ( I think I have it sold locally.)

I took it out to the garage and lubed it up then started shooting. This thing is sweet. Once I got comfortable with it my scores were comparable with those shot with my LP1.

The thing is light weight and totally easy to cock; suitable for Juniors, women, and lazy guys. On discharge it is totally "dead"; no jump or twitch.

Back in the 80s when I was shooting the FWB 65 and 90, I bought one of these (it had recently come out) and was happily playing with it. After a while I decided it didn't have enough "punch" and sold it to a friend who then sold it and bought a K58. He quickly made "Master" with it.

I shoulda kept it. It is a totally modern pistol. Good grips, good trigger, good sights, good ergonomics, and delightfully easy to cock.

It's a pity Pardini still doesn't offer it. It's perfect for folks who want a "lightweight". Those who have it are hanging on to it. (When was the last time you say one advertised for sale?)

[slofyr]

... a P10... This thing is sweet. Once I got comfortable with it my scores were comparable with those shot with my LP1....

Bought my Pardini P10 new in the 80's and still shoot it. It is truly a gem. I don't remember the weight specs of the K58 I owned, but it felt a bit more muzzle heavy than the 10. If they still made either of them today, I'd buy them, again.

Current production single-stroke pneumatics like the FAS604 and Izzy 46 are also excellent shooters. If you are getting into AP and don't want to invest the big bucks for a PCP, nor deal with all their charging paraphernalia, try a SSP. Less can be more.