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Advice about Pardini vs Morini
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:36 pm
by USMC0802
I'm considering a Morini 162. I was told to consider a Pardini as well and that the prices are probably much cheaper than a Morini. I am not familiar with any of the Pardini's in any way shape or form. Not even model numbers. I want a compressed gun that I will not want to replace as my skills grow. Any advice will be greatly appreciated as well as model numbers and average prices new and used
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:10 pm
by Bob-Riegl
Above all means go for the Morini with the electronic trigger---a lifetime gun for the lifetime shooter. "Doc"
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:19 pm
by Jack Milchanowski
USMC
Where are you located in the Republic? If you are within a few hours of the Dallas area you can shoot several of the different air pistols that local club members have. There are also some AP shooters on the southwest side of Houston, College Station, and San Antonio.
Come see us in the woods.
Jack
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:14 pm
by USMC0802
Thanks for the input Bob.
Jack, I'm close to DFW airport. Will be going to a disabled veterans shoot in San Antonio the 3rd week of April.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:49 pm
by william
Morinis are all the rage now although I see more Steyrs at matches, but that shouyld not scare you off the Pardini. Pardinis always came in for criticism for being heavy and having a balance point way out toward the muzzle. The new one seems to have eliminated those issues and has (I believe) a recoil absorber as well.
The one fact is that all the top air pistols are built for a lifetime of service, and all of them will outshoot just about anybody pressing the trigger. If I were shopping now I would opt for a LP10 if I felt flush or a MG1 otherwise. Both have the advantage of grips that are adjustable in both pitch and yaw planes. And both are available with electronic trigger if you fancy.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:05 pm
by Jack Milchanowski
Tony,
I replied to your PM.
If it would help I can also send you one name in San Antonio. Full time math professor, part time Lt. Col in the Army, and a competitive shooter.
Jack
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:58 pm
by j-team
I've owned Steyr LP1 and LP10, Morini 162IE and Pardini K2 and K10.
My personal opinion is that the Steyr LP10 is the best out there. But, having just said that, I currently shoot the Pardini K10.
While the Morini does have a fantastic trigger, there are other features that I don't like. They have the most muzzle flip of any, you can't do much with the grips because of the electronics in there and I have a pet hate of the rearsights that you need a screw driver to adjust!
The LP10 has the most recoiless system out there, no movement at all on firing. And, knurled knobs on the rearsight!
I'm shooting the Pardini K10 simply because I got bored with air pistol and sold the LP10. I just wanted something different to rekindle my interest. It's an easy pistol to shoot but doesn't have a recoil absorber as previously claimed. Even without one it has way less muzzle flip than the Morini.
If I wanted to make a go for Olympic qualification, I would get another Steyr LP10.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:10 am
by ghillieman
Hey USMC, Semper Fi Devil.
I'm a DV myself, 0331 with G Co. 2/5 1st MARDIV.
The air pistol matches are at the Dallas Pistol Club in Carrolton, here is their website.
http://www.dallaspistolclub.com
If your a pistol shooter check out bullseye pistol, its a great game and a lot of shooting. DPC has a great program and will be hosting the bullseye pistol state championship May 7-8. Terrell is close and they also has a gun club that hosts monthly bullseye pistol matches. Here is their website.
http://www.tr-pc.com
Good luck and maybe I'll see ya around, Semper Fi.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:13 am
by ghillieman
Oh, BTW, I shoot a Pardini SP 22, but thats not an air pistol.