I want to purchase a Pardini SP. I have been looking on auction sites and find that there are a number of SPs available. Is there any significant reason to not purchase one of the older SPs? I know there is an issue with the new magazines working in the older models, but also understand the issue can be resolved relatively easily. It appears that I can easily purchase one of the older models used, but will probably have to purchase a new gun to get the newer model and that will cost an additional $500 or so. Is it worth the additional money? Essentially, I can get a used gun, a scope mount, a good red dot, extra magazines and a Rink grip for about the same price as a new gun.
I'd appreciate any insight you may be able to offer.
Pardini SP vs SP New
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I have an older SP (2001 or so), I wouldn't trade it for a new one. The new ones have more weights in the recoil absorber, but after all is said and done the overall weight and balance is not much different.
I bought a few new magazines that did not fit. The dealer and the factory didn't seem too concerned that I spent $120 on parts I couldn't use, so after waiting over a year for them to get back to me I got disgusted and filed them myself. They work fine.
You don't need a mount, the older guns (and I think the newer guns) have a built in grove. You can buy specific rings, or just modify them (I used the Millett vertically split aluminum rings and filed down the bases).
I wouldn't avoid a new one, but if I could save $500 on a clean used one I'd consider it. The problem is finding a decent used one. Not a lot of people seem to want to sell theirs around here.
Good luck,
Steve.
I bought a few new magazines that did not fit. The dealer and the factory didn't seem too concerned that I spent $120 on parts I couldn't use, so after waiting over a year for them to get back to me I got disgusted and filed them myself. They work fine.
You don't need a mount, the older guns (and I think the newer guns) have a built in grove. You can buy specific rings, or just modify them (I used the Millett vertically split aluminum rings and filed down the bases).
I wouldn't avoid a new one, but if I could save $500 on a clean used one I'd consider it. The problem is finding a decent used one. Not a lot of people seem to want to sell theirs around here.
Good luck,
Steve.
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networkguy3
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Pardini SP and SP New
People don't seem too excited to sell either their older or their newer guns. The SP really seems to be a keeper for most people. That is great, unless you are trying to find one used. . . . . . .
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ghillieman
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SP22
I have no experience with SP New, sorry. However, aside from the fact that I overadjusted my trigger and it does not work now, the Old SP is a keeper. If the house were burning, I'd leave the Trophy, Trailsides, M-41s and M-17 wheelguns behind. Funny, the Euro grip angle is not popular in USA, too bad......the 1911 grip angle is nothing compared to Euro angle.
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Stephen51861
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SP OLD & SP NEW
I have experience with both pistols. I like the old trigger just fine but the new trigger is better. However, the SP1 Electronic trigger is exceptional. If money were no object I would buy only electronic trigger Pardini's. I will not buy another OLDer Pardini because the trigger of the new is better. That being said, they are all fine pistols.
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networkguy3
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Pleased with SP New
Well, I ended up getting an SP New that I found on GunBroker. I love the trigger on the New. In fact I really like the gun, especially since yesterday I shot the best target of my life - a clean B-8 with 8 Xs. It is so much easier to shoot the SP than the Buckmarks, Rugers, and M41s that I've shot before. Now I'm hooked and I want to get the Pardini HP as well. . . . . . I think there are lots of factors. My SP has Rink grips on it which I really like. I think the balance also contributes to making it easy to shoot. However, I can easily see how people would not like the SP New with all 6 weights in it. It does tend to be nose heavy. I really like the recoil recovery with all 6 weights in it, so I left it that way.
Old SP 22
Congrats on buying a new toy! I ordered the compensator sold by The Shooter's Box. I am proud to declare that the pistol is recoiless. I am suprised at how much "smoke" gasses blow out of the vertical vent. I switched to Federal Auto Match ammo. $14.47 a box at WallyWorld and for cheap retail ammo, it is amazing. I re zeroed the Ultra Dot for 50yards. and nailed a 96/3x. Take care