.22 Free Pistol Advice Required

[discotwo]

Thanks for the advice, keep it coming as I am keen to learn as much as possible. What is the situation like with spares availability & service?
Any recommendations on where is best to search for a free pistol & what is a fair price to pay for one?
Just seen a Pardini FPM & FPM any opinions on it from anyone?

[Neil-Carter]

Hi

I've had a pardini mechanical FP for years now and have had no problems with it. It shoots far more reliably than I do. The second hand free pistols that I've seen have typically gone for £600-£1000 but prices do seem to be rising as there are very few new ones coming onto the country. Before you buy a particular make it might be worth establishing if you can source parts for it in the uk

[discotwo]

Thanks for the advice, it appears there will be two straight choices either a Morini CM84E or a Pardini FPM/FPE. Both have agents in the UK for parts, however it now looks as though it will be a case of waiting for one to come up for sale. Any recommendations on where I can find one would be appreciated.

[tufty]

Surrey Guns normally keep both in stock

Neale

[discotwo]

Thank you for all your advice, it was very helpful

[thisisdonald]

Thank you for all your advice, it was very helpful

following this thread as I am joining a club and am very interested in the free pistol discipline.. if anyone has any current information regarding free pistol or long arm 60 as Ive seen them called, please comment. Im especially interested in suppliers, new and secondhand so I can read up on whats available.
cheers
Donald