Pardini GT9 Questions

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Hi all,

I've convinced myself I need a GT9 in my life for several reasons. To me it looks absolutely gorgeous, I like just handling well crafted and put together devices (guns), and of course I hear it is a great shooter.

I'm an avid shooter and I don't shoot as often as I'd like, but when I do I want to enjoy my time so I'd really like a gun I'm really fond of.
My question is, should I wait for a used one to show up on the EE? My concerns are being a more exotic gun, are parts hard to come by? Do parts of the gun need to be changed, replaced or have special care for? It's impossible to know how many rounds through a second gun and this is what concerns me buying a second hand GT9 as I'm not sure if they require more attention due to possible tighter tolerances.

For buying new, where would be the best place to buy?

I know that the best thing to do is shoot it before you drop that kind of money. I've been fortunate to shoot many friendly club member's guns at my local club, leading me to purchase one of my guns I have now.
Unfortunately I don't think I'll ever run into anyone by chance that has GT9 at the range the same day I'm there, seeing how uncommon they are. I've regretted guns I've bought haven't shot them prior, but this is one gun I think I can do.

Thanks in advance!
 
Hi,
I had a GT9 for a brief moment. Needed money so I foolishly sold it. It is honestly one of the best handgun I have handled and fired. I will probably buy another one in the future. The slide to top fit is fantastic. Te slide moves like a hot knife in butter and the trigger is just out of this world. Also very accurate. That being said, you can buy them new at western marksmen. For more info, I'm sure Gdawg will chime in soon...

Gilbert
 
No I can't resist a pardini thread Gilbert lol. I'm in the same boat. Bought one, sold it, regret it, plan to buy another.

They don't come up on EE / used all that often and they have only recently picked up in popularity with a larger following, maybe aided when wanstalls has started selling them too. They have always had a dedicated following with target shooters.

They are very robust guns. I spoke to a member in Vancouver who had 50k through his with only 1 recoil spring change. But they are a target gun so you want to be a little careful buying used for sure. I'd probably go new. My recommendation would be to call John at Western Marksman with your questions. He knows them inside out.
 
A very nice gun indeed. However, there are many very nice guns in the market that will do what the Pardini will do as well as or better, for less money.
With the exception of Bullseye shooters, competitors do not employ Pardini's. In my discipline, PPC, the highest end factory guns are Sigs, some STI's and CZ's. A complete absence of Pardini pistols in a competition that demands the utmost accuracy even out to the 50 yard line, Pardini's never show up.
 
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A very nice gun indeed. However, there are many very nice guns in the market that will do what the Pardini will do as well as or better, for less money.
With the exception of Bullseye shooters, competitors do not employ Pardini's. In my discipline, PPC, the highest end factory guns are Sigs, some STI's and CZ's. A complete absence of Pardini pistols in a competition that demands the utmost accuracy even out to the 50 yard line, Pardini's never show up.
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Disagree these are way more accurate then any semi.
Problem is they are big and heavy and unreliable.
They are also very expensive.
 
Happypillz said:
Disagree these are way more accurate then any semi.
Problem is they are big and heavy and unreliable.
They are also very expensive.
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I wonder if your problem is more related to the 40 (although I see the chap in the other thread has a 9 and seems to be experiencing some problems). Kind of like how 1911s are notoriously finicky in calibres other than 45. I have spoken to a number of Pardini GT shooters (albeit mainly 9s and 45s) and done a fair amount of reading about them. Hardly exhaustive to be fair, but still, your reliability issues are some of the first I have come across. Have you talked to John / had anyone take a look at it? That is too bad given it is quite an expensive gun and many folks have very positive experiences with them. Hopefully you can resolve them.
 
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Disagree these are way more accurate then any semi.
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That's cute. Good guns, but even saying they're the most accurate 9mm production semi-auto is a bit of a stretch. Add in other calibres and custom guns like the AMU M9 and it's quite unlikely.
 
Thanks for all the comments so far. Undoubtedly I cannot make the most of even cheaper target guns as my shooting skill is not very good. I own a SP-01 Shadow already and I think that gun shoots absolutely fabulous. The trigger, comfort, recoil, sights and sight picture etc. is all awesome, but I think the Pardini GT9 is absolutely one of the best looking guns out there. The CZ is just..well...borderline downright ugly and the finish is very utilitarian to say the least.

I have indeed seen that video and it's a big reason I want to own the gun. In photos it actually doesn't look so great, but that video really shows the details.

I think I saw your gun Gdawg for sale and I flinched and you sold it. For the price you were asking I shouldn't have flinched but I had just picked up another grand plus gun. Maybe I will just buy new once the funds come.
 
Just re-read the thread and see that my previous post could be perceived as negative towards the Pardini, which was not my intent. It is a very nice gun that wasn't on my radar until I shot one and is now on my short list. The trigger is up there with the best and quality from the single example I've seen seems very good. I just dislike when a gun is promoted as the be all/end all when the reality is significantly more complicated.

I'm sure you'd be very happy with a GT9 regardless of how well you shoot. I'm an average shot but still enjoy owning premium firearms, and sharing the experience with those who may not have the financial means to do so. Are you looking at a 5" or 6"? That two tone in the video is a stunner.
 
sbpilot said:
Thanks for all the comments so far. Undoubtedly I cannot make the most of even cheaper target guns as my shooting skill is not very good. I own a SP-01 Shadow already and I think that gun shoots absolutely fabulous. The trigger, comfort, recoil, sights and sight picture etc. is all awesome, but I think the Pardini GT9 is absolutely one of the best looking guns out there. The CZ is just..well...borderline downright ugly and the finish is very utilitarian to say the least.

I have indeed seen that video and it's a big reason I want to own the gun. In photos it actually doesn't look so great, but that video really shows the details.

I think I saw your gun Gdawg for sale and I flinched and you sold it. For the price you were asking I shouldn't have flinched but I had just picked up another grand plus gun. Maybe I will just buy new once the funds come.
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I hear you. I've flinched on a few and then... pfft... gone. Still kicking myself.

In my experience, the Pardini is unmatched when it comes to the trigger, both in terms of adjustability and feel (once setup to your preference), but there is certainly a lot of good stuff out there and I think it would be pretty hard to pick objective winner from an accuracy perspective. As you say, the shooter is usually the limiting factor.
 
TT1900 said:
It is a very nice gun that wasn't on my radar until I shot one and is now on my short list. The trigger is up there with the best and quality from the single example I've seen seems very good. I just dislike when a gun is promoted as the be all/end all when the reality is significantly more complicated.
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I think you have some nice ones that would compare favourably ;-)
 
OP, I understand you have a CZ SP-01 as a 9mm. So do I and it just happens that I am back from the range with it. It is a great pistol but nowhere near the Pardini. Believe me, I have shot both. I am not talking about IPSC here. Strictly as a target gun ( both one and two handed).

Gilbert
 
@TT1900 - I'd want a 5" like the video. The size has that perfect balance. I'm really attracted to the fact that it has this classic look, it doesn't look like a IPSC/IPDA gun, but it shoots like one. Whereas the SP-01 already sort of has this target gun look to it.

@Gillis2 - That is what fascinates me about this hobby. I'm still relatively new shooter only shooting a few years. I still remember the first time I shot a SP-01 Shadow and I thought it was some sort of cheater gun. I had no knowledge of the gun before. I just remember how strikingly different it felt and how much easier it was to manage than the guns I shot prior, mainly duty guns like Beretta 92, Glock, etc. Even after shooting a 226 elite, USP CS, and some other slightly more expensive guns, I always go back to the SP-01 and am in awe at how easy it is to manage. And then it always makes me curious when I read people say the trigger isn't so good on a SP-01 and that a quick trigger job makes it feel so much better. I feel the trigger is already so smooth and the break is so effortless.

It hides my flaws as a shooter for sure. In honesty I should probably continue to practice on my NP22 that isn't nearly as easy to shoot.

But to hear that the SP-01 isn't even near the GT9 is just awesome and crazy and really makes me want to shoot one. It just seems like I have to buy one to have that opportunity. In the end I want to have just a few guns I really enjoy, rather than a large collection.
 
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sbpilot said:
@TT1900 - I'd want a 5" like the video. The size has that perfect balance. I'm really attracted to the fact that it has this classic look, it doesn't look like a IPSC/IPDA gun, but it shoots like one. Whereas the SP-01 already sort of has this target gun look to it.

@Gillis2 - That is what fascinates me about this hobby. I'm still relatively new shooter only shooting a few years. I still remember the first time I shot a SP-01 Shadow and I thought it was some sort of cheater gun. I had no knowledge of the gun before. I just remember how strikingly different it felt and how much easier it was to manage than the guns I shot prior, mainly duty guns like Beretta 92, Glock, etc. Even after shooting a 226 elite, USP CS, and some other slightly more expensive guns, I always go back to the SP-01 and am in awe at how easy it is to manage. And then it always makes me curious when I read people say the trigger isn't so good on a SP-01 and that a quick trigger job makes it feel so much better. I feel the trigger is already so smooth and the break is so effortless.

It hides my flaws as a shooter for sure. In honesty I should probably continue to practice on my NP22 that isn't nearly as easy to shoot.

But to hear that the SP-01 isn't even near the GT9 is just awesome and crazy and really makes me want to shoot one. It just seems like I have to buy one to have that opportunity. In the end I want to have just a few guns I really enjoy, rather than a large collection.
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sbpilot : I currently own a customized SP-01 Shadowmate, and I absolutely love it, but I have also owned the Pardini GT9 and various other high end
pistols. I would be the first one to say, that the Pardini and various others, are "several" steps above the Shadowmate.
I can't afford to own them all, so it is nice to try various models to see which ones I like best.
When you get to that level, they are all very good, and it just comes down to personal preference.
It is a bit like asking which is better, a Ferrari or a Lamborghini?:)
 
sbpilot said:
Hi all,

I've convinced myself I need a GT9 in my life for several reasons. To me it looks absolutely gorgeous, I like just handling well crafted and put together devices (guns), and of course I hear it is a great shooter.

I'm an avid shooter and I don't shoot as often as I'd like, but when I do I want to enjoy my time so I'd really like a gun I'm really fond of.
My question is, should I wait for a used one to show up on the EE? My concerns are being a more exotic gun, are parts hard to come by? Do parts of the gun need to be changed, replaced or have special care for? It's impossible to know how many rounds through a second gun and this is what concerns me buying a second hand GT9 as I'm not sure if they require more attention due to possible tighter tolerances.

For buying new, where would be the best place to buy?

I know that the best thing to do is shoot it before you drop that kind of money. I've been fortunate to shoot many friendly club member's guns at my local club, leading me to purchase one of my guns I have now.
Unfortunately I don't think I'll ever run into anyone by chance that has GT9 at the range the same day I'm there, seeing how uncommon they are. I've regretted guns I've bought haven't shot them prior, but this is one gun I think I can do.

Thanks in advance!
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I own a GT 6 in 9mm and have a friend who owns 6 in various calibres. He has put 70,000 rounds through one of his and it is still going strong. He had one with a sight that came loose and service from John at Western was good. I personally have had no issues other than they are a very tight tolerance target grade gun but then I have only put 3,500 though mine. They feed commercial ammo no problem but if you reload you will probably have to work on your load to get it right. They need a few hundred rounds to settle down. They are without question the most accurate easiest to shoot handgun I have ever used and that slide is so smooth it makes greased ice seem rough.
 
sbpilot said:
Thanks for all the comments so far. Undoubtedly I cannot make the most of even cheaper target guns as my shooting skill is not very good. I own a SP-01 Shadow already and I think that gun shoots absolutely fabulous. The trigger, comfort, recoil, sights and sight picture etc. is all awesome, but I think the Pardini GT9 is absolutely one of the best looking guns out there. The CZ is just..well...borderline downright ugly and the finish is very utilitarian to say the least.

I have indeed seen that video and it's a big reason I want to own the gun. In photos it actually doesn't look so great, but that video really shows the details.

I think I saw your gun Gdawg for sale and I flinched and you sold it. For the price you were asking I shouldn't have flinched but I had just picked up another grand plus gun. Maybe I will just buy new once the funds come.
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I own both a CZ TS and a Pardini. Yes you are right the finish on the Pardini is way better and while the TS is a very accurate gun with a nice trigger it took me a lot longer to get good with the TS than the Pardini. The CZ took much longer to find a really good reload than the Pardini. The CZ shoots very nicely (almost as good as the Pardini but not quite) but the finish is much easier to damage than the Pardini. Still the CZ is $1,000 less so you pays your money and takes your choice. I have about the same number of rounds through both of them and the CZ has a few little nicks and scratches while the Pardini is mint.
 
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