1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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AaronT NZ
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1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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Hi

I have a new to me Pardini SPE with Pardini Fiocchi on the right hand side. Serial number is 4 digits with no prefix.

I am looking to adjust the over-travel and set up the trigger to 1000g for ISSF shooting.

I have seen other information about adjusting the Pardini triggers but none seem to have quite the same layout of screws on the trigger.
Does anyone have an original owners manual out there that they could share.?

I also have a MP in 32 which seems to have a very short recoil spring, shorter than my SPE 22 buy about 15mm, consequently the bolt velocity seems very high and the empties are thrown very violently for quite a distance (4-5 Meters) does anyone know how long a stock recoil spring for a MP 32 should be?

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Aaron T
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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Hi Aaron,

As for the manuals, go to the pardini website https://pardini.it/en/manuals-and-drawings/ and scroll down to the discontinued items.
On the older models, check if the rubber buffer that the slide bottoms out on is in good order. They eventually crack and need to be replaced.

Hope this helps
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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Hi rmca

Thanks for that

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Aaron
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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Although the screw placements may be a little different, I think the basic geometry and mechanical function of the older design is very similar to the new ones. It sounds like you may have already found this, but here is a guide I put together on adjusting the trigger system in the newer pistols. It's quite different from most firearms, and it's easy to get yourself in trouble if you don't understand how things work.

download/file.php?id=26555
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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Gwhite wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 9:13 am Although the screw placements may be a little different, I think the basic geometry and mechanical function of the older design is very similar to the new ones. It sounds like you may have already found this, but here is a guide I put together on adjusting the trigger system in the newer pistols. It's quite different from most firearms, and it's easy to get yourself in trouble if you don't understand how things work.

download/file.php?id=26555
Thanks for that, much appreciated

Cheers
Aaron
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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MP.pdf
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Is this where there should be a buffer?

rmca wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 8:18 am Hi Aaron,

As for the manuals, go to the pardini website https://pardini.it/en/manuals-and-drawings/ and scroll down to the discontinued items.
On the older models, check if the rubber buffer that the slide bottoms out on is in good order. They eventually crack and need to be replaced.

Hope this helps
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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The drawing doesn't appear to show a buffer at all. On the .22's, the buffer is down inside the back of the frame, and the rear of the bolt runs into it. It's possible with the heavy bolt and an appropriate recoil spring that the older model .32's didn't use one.
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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Gwhite wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 7:28 am The drawing doesn't appear to show a buffer at all. On the .22's, the buffer is down inside the back of the frame, and the rear of the bolt runs into it. It's possible with the heavy bolt and an appropriate recoil spring that the older model .32's didn't use one.
Ill check it out, did the 22 have a buffer as well?
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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It may depend on the exact vintage. I've repaired a pretty old one that had the shreds of a buffer in it. Here are my notes on how to install them:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eC6RXw ... drive_link
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Re: 1st Generation Pardini SPE 22 & MP 32

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Gwhite wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 2:51 pm It may depend on the exact vintage. I've repaired a pretty old one that had the shreds of a buffer in it. Here are my notes on how to install them:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eC6RXw ... drive_link
Thanks you that's given me a lot to work on.

Cheers
Aaron
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