TargetTalk

Gerard wrote:

pauln wrote:Are the grips pivotable? thanks

No.

Seems a little surprising for a top of the line pistol

They are, like other manufacturers, of the opinion that once your grip fits, everything adjustable is just a distraction.

Indeed. Carving and/or using filler to correct the fit and angle of the stock grip in your hand should be all that is needed to obtain good sight alignment with a natural wrist position. The solidity of a non-pivoting grip is rather more reliable than a pivoting one. Consider a camera tripod ball head compared to a telescope tripod head - the small ball head cannot be as solid because of the tiny parts involved, with their inherent design and material limitations. A pivoting pistol grip offers convenience, but not without a small cost in absolute stability.

I understand the desire for this convenience, but for my use it made more sense to carve a new grip with the pistol frame turned to the right about 1.5° and the rake increased about 2° compared to the stock Pardini grip. By starting with these angles adapted according to what I learned from using and modifying a Rink grip I've been able to carve a new perfectly fitted grip without the use of any putty, as no angular corrections were necessary. But it takes some time to learn what is wanted and how to carve it. So for those wishing to have an immediate result they'll find ideal, the Steyr's pivoting trio does seem a better option.

pauln wrote:

Gerard wrote:

pauln wrote:Are the grips pivotable? thanks

No.

Seems a little surprising for a top of the line pistol

Paul, the Pardini K12 is available in NZ at a great price. Buy one and then all your questions will be answered.

j-team wrote:

pauln wrote:

Gerard wrote:

pauln wrote:Are the grips pivotable? thanks

No.

Seems a little surprising for a top of the line pistol

Paul, the Pardini K12 is available in NZ at a great price. Buy one and then all your questions will be answered.

Thanks for that Jason, had a look at the k12 vs lp10 price on various websites around the globe. The prices are very similar internationally but here in NZ the k12 is WAY cheaper !! And in stock so have ordered one , looking forward to its arrival in a day or two

pauln wrote: ...here in NZ the k12 is WAY cheaper !! And in stock so have ordered one , looking forward to its arrival in a day or two

You can't go wrong buying new. The price induced pain fades over time, but the quality remains!

I Hope I will have one in my hands on Monday,
Just starting in the sport


Baz

pauln wrote:

Gerard wrote:

pauln wrote:Are the grips pivotable? thanks

No.

Seems a little surprising for a top of the line pistol

For adjustability on nearly everything you should look at a FWB P8X.

jbshooter wrote: For adjustability on nearly everything you should look at a FWB P8X.

But looking at the FWB P8X just makes my eyes hurt!

The shroud is a bit much I agree...

Not me...I love the shroud !

Fortunately I look at the sights and not the shroud.