In a very short time Pardini has managed to produce a complete range of air pistols; the first model (the P10 in 1982) was followed a few years later by the K58, which had the same pre-compressed operating system but was longer in length. This allowed the development of the cocking lever under the pistol, making it easier to use.

At the end of the 80’s, when the K58 was born, the compressed air pressure system started to show its limits for competitive target shooting and the Pardini model K60 was born, powered by C02 and it was one of the best sellers duning the 90’s in Italian shooting ranges. The K90, a shorter and lighter model, allowed everyone to shoot. Including young people and ladies, without having to face certain traumas like excessive weight or reloading difficulties, which were typical of the older styled air pistols.

But the K60 lacked that ‘something extra’, so the enterprising decision was taken to redesign the pistol. Using years of often-victorious competitive shooting experience, the K2 air pistol was born and it was completely new compared to its predecessor. It was produced just as Roberto Di Donna won the Gold medal at the Atlanta Olympic games in 1996.

The K2 was originally designed with a C02 supply system, continuing the path undertaken with the K60 pistol. However, since 1998, in line with current trends the K2 pistol is also available in air, the K2S.

With this pistol the French marksman Frank DuMoulin won the Gold medal in Sydney 2000 and the Bulgarian Maria Grozdeva won the Bronze medal in Athens Olympics in 2004.

Since 2004 the ‘K2 restyling’ range of models has been produced with many new improved technical features (grip, trigger with five adjustment options, a lighter cylinder and barrel, a new compressed air supply valve, and new compensator).