Which gun

[Mikejkd]

What would you chose a Walther or Pardini for NRA Bullseye?

[K38]

This is more of an ISSF site, but I will give my thoughts, biased as they are. I have a Pardini SP that is set up for bullseye with an Ultradot red dot sight. I shoot RWS ammo and it is 100% reliable through several matches. I have never had a Walther, but I am sure it would be fine too. The Pardini has a rail on the top that uses special rings (not expensive) that let you mount a red dot directly on top. I hope I have not bothered anyone with the bullseye stuff. Hopefully a Walther guy will come by to fill you in about that brand. I mount my dot with two rings in front of the turret with the dot cantilevered over the back of the gun. I think the balance is much better that way.

Best,

Dwight

[6string]

I too use the Pardini for both bullseye and international. You can easily make up a set of rings for the Pardini by taking a belt sander or file to the bottom face of the jaws. Easy to do. Takes just a few minutes. Plus, the rings are cheap if you buy them from Walmart. Also, you may wish to look for a Nygord Master grip for the Pardini. It was designed to take full advantage of the more liberal 2700 rules for grip dimensions. I use one and find it to be almost as great fitting as a free pistol grip. The gun is very reliable and extremely accurate out to the 50 yd line.

[Mike M.]

I think the real question is to find the gun that fits you the best. Walthers have a very upright grip. If you find that a 1911 points well for you, you will like the Walther. On the other hand, the Pardinis have a more relaxed grip...and if your hand finds that a Glock fits well, you may want the Pardini.

[K38]

This is why the elegant Hammerli 208s is considered by many to be the non-plus-ultra bullseye .22. Many of the 2600+ club swear by them.


Dwight

[Walter]

All else being equal, you will get much better service, parts and repair with a Walther from Earls.

Pardini service, (in my opinion only), is a bag o' shit.

[Brian James]

I have heard wonderful things about Earls - so they seem to be good.

Pardini from my experience is mixed. The dealer network has been lacking in customer service, but dealing with Pardini directly is a wonderful experience.

[Richard H]

I have heard wonderful things about Earls - so they seem to be good.

Pardini from my experience is mixed. The dealer network has been lacking in customer service, but dealing with Pardini directly is a wonderful experience.

I've dealt with Earl's, even from up here in Canada it was a pleasure.

[shadow]

I read an article and they referref to a Walther as a "machine" that shoots. That is a very good description because they gun functions reliably over and over again. The bbl length can be of consideration if you intend to shoot Conventional at 50 yards.

[Guest]

Is Bullseye low rent compared to ISSF? I just got into Bullseye because it is at the club I belong to. I do not see any ISSF leagues or matches in my area(South Easter MA RI border).

[kpuscg04]

I am also in the market for a 22rm pistol that I can use in Bullseye and International competition. I was told by some of the more experienced shooters at my club to stay away from the GSP Expert as it doesn't not hold a consistent group at 50 yds.

The Hammerlli SP-20 was recommended to me. I have not yet had the chance to personally fire either.

[Rob]

Even if the Walther's groups opened up to 2.5" at 50 yards, It probably won't hold you back from the Masters ranks. I would think the Walther could hold 2.5"!

[Richard H]

The Walther is designed for 25 m and does suffer some at 50yds (esp. the .32) but his is very easily remedied by buying a longer barrel for BE and it's very easy to change from ISSF to the Bullseye barrel loosen and tighten 1 screw,

[kpuscg04]

Who makes the 50yrd barrels for the Walther??