Take a look - free pistols designed to meet England regulations

rick_reno · August 27, 2002, 09:38 AM

England has some very strict firearms and as such, most handguns are banned. As of August 2002, Pardini and Morini have produced free pistol prototype designs for introduction into the UK market. Legal specifications include a 300mm barrel and an overall length of 600mm. Currently, the word is that lawmakers and shooters are happy with the design. Initial comments are positive, citing that the pistol, although it looks unwieldy, is very well balanced. They aren't available yet, but it looks promising for enthusiasts who have to make do with air pistols.

http://www.targetshooting.ca/uk-proto.htm

Blackhawk · August 27, 2002, 12:14 PM

Not just because of this, but I am severely depressed due to how far our British allies have descended into their ridiculous dark pit of insanity about firearms.

Mk VII · August 27, 2002, 01:06 PM

Taurus and Ruger have both produced revolvers to meet these limits.

Pendragon · August 27, 2002, 01:56 PM

Interesting.

I did not know they allowed a hangun if it met those ridiculous size specs.

This is probably the most combat unsuitable handgun ever devised.

pdmoderator · August 27, 2002, 02:02 PM

What a ludicrous and ugly compromise between legislation and common sense.

- pdmoderator

Ben Swenson · August 27, 2002, 02:02 PM

I want to see an IWB or shoulder holster for this pistol.

Kaylee · August 27, 2002, 02:10 PM

guys... it's designed for Olympian target shooters -- .22LR, likely single shot. Ain't designed to be a combat piece. Or even a "get around the law" type self defense piece.

That said.... take a hacksaw to all the extraneous bits and it wouldn't be a half bad Liberator, I'd bet.

-K

Christopher II · August 27, 2002, 03:10 PM

Don't sneer at the free pistol too much, folks. They've been pressed into combat service before, and done well.

Kaylee - Both those pistols are indeed .22LR single-shot actions. They're designed to shoot quarter-sized groups at fifty meters. Price runs around $1300+ in the States. Obviously the first choice for bandits and stickup men.

- Chris

pdmoderator · August 27, 2002, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Taurus and Ruger have both produced revolvers to meet these limits.

Do you have a link?

- pdmoderator

SIGarmed · August 27, 2002, 04:15 PM

Those are tounament guns not meant for defense obviously.
I can see if you were into the sport but otherwise who would want one?

Capital Punishment · August 27, 2002, 05:07 PM

That thing is hideous! :barf:

When will Britan wake up?

August 27, 2002, 09:38 AM	#1
rick_reno Junior member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 917	Take a look - free pistols designed to meet England regulations England has some very strict firearms and as such, most handguns are banned. As of August 2002, Pardini and Morini have produced free pistol prototype designs for introduction into the UK market. Legal specifications include a 300mm barrel and an overall length of 600mm. Currently, the word is that lawmakers and shooters are happy with the design. Initial comments are positive, citing that the pistol, although it looks unwieldy, is very well balanced. They aren't available yet, but it looks promising for enthusiasts who have to make do with air pistols. http://www.targetshooting.ca/uk-proto.htm

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Ben Swenson Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,213	I want to see an IWB or shoulder holster for this pistol. __________________ News, opinion, pictures and more. (formerly known as Cordex)

August 27, 2002, 03:10 PM	#8
Christopher II Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,349	Don't sneer at the free pistol too much, folks. They've been pressed into combat service before, and done well. Kaylee - Both those pistols are indeed .22LR single-shot actions. They're designed to shoot quarter-sized groups at fifty meters. Price runs around $1300+ in the States. Obviously the first choice for bandits and stickup men. - Chris __________________ "There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him." – Robert Heinlein "Contrary to popular belief, your vote does not matter, and you cannot make a difference." - Bob Murphy, "Picking Neither of Two Evils" My PGP Public Key

August 27, 2002, 04:15 PM	#10
SIGarmed Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Posts: 450	Those are tounament guns not meant for defense obviously. I can see if you were into the sport but otherwise who would want one? __________________ california gun owner

August 27, 2002, 12:14 PM	#2
Blackhawk Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2001 Posts: 5,046	Not just because of this, but I am severely depressed due to how far our British allies have descended into their ridiculous dark pit of insanity about firearms.

August 27, 2002, 01:06 PM	#3
Mk VII Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: England Posts: 313	Taurus and Ruger have both produced revolvers to meet these limits.

August 27, 2002, 01:56 PM	#4
Pendragon Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,155	Interesting. I did not know they allowed a hangun if it met those ridiculous size specs. This is probably the most combat unsuitable handgun ever devised.

August 27, 2002, 02:10 PM	#7
Kaylee Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2000 Location: The Last Homely House Posts: 1,670	guys... it's designed for Olympian target shooters -- .22LR, likely single shot. Ain't designed to be a combat piece. Or even a "get around the law" type self defense piece. That said.... take a hacksaw to all the extraneous bits and it wouldn't be a half bad Liberator, I'd bet. -K

August 27, 2002, 05:07 PM	#11
Capital Punishment Member Join Date: August 16, 2002 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 95	That thing is hideous! :barf: When will Britan wake up? __________________ TFL Alumnus!