Wakal Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Designed by an Italian guy (posing with Liota in the last picture), this is a rather snag-free design in a odd little 7mm cartridge that was tucked away in the corner of the STI both at SHOT. Very nifty...I was impressed enough to put three on order Edited May 16, 2010 by Wakal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFoley Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Giancarlo is a nice, nice guy, and his designs are really innovative. This gun is light, flat (in more ways than one), and you can get that ammo from Fiochi here in the US too. Should be a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hmmm. Did you get to try the trigger pull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 RE: trigger, I recall being favorably impressed. I also recall it being sleek and attractive in person, as well as, pleasing to hold, very unlike the mass production pocket pistols on the market. My only reservation was/is caliber and that only because of availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 RE: trigger, I recall being favorably impressed. I also recall it being sleek and attractive in person, as well as, pleasing to hold, very unlike the mass production pocket pistols on the market. My only reservation was/is caliber and that only because of availability. "sleek and attractive in person, pleasing to hold pocket pistols" Seriously though, I would like something like that for carry, if we could carry here. You could wear that all day and not even feel it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 I thought the trigger was quite decent...short throw, about five pounds clean. I was impressed enough to put one on account...and one for Liota...and one for my father, who said he would finally give up his Walther PP for something a bit newer (than 1940 production)... A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 It's interesting. I'm on the verge of ridding myself of all my long-trigger-pull guns. Only took 107 years but someone finally updated this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Any info on the 7mm round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonnie Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Very interesting. Almost like an updated HK P7M8 without the squeeze cocker. The caliber would be my concern. Smaller than a .32ACP. Sure love to see one in 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 This stuff? "Fiocchi 7mm Penna Billed by Fiocchi as an absolute novelty, this new caliber designed in Italy with IPSC in mind will make its debut on the US market chambered on a new series of handguns made by STI. The 7 mm Penna will be loaded with either a Hornady XTP bullet or a FMJ bullet. Bullet weight and velocity were not available at press time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) Linky linky make you thinky... http://www.7penna.biz/7penna-tabelle.htm'>http://www.7penna.biz/7penna-tabelle.htm http://www.7penna.biz/7penna.htm'>http://www.7penna.biz/7penna.htm http://www.7penna.biz/stop-effect.htm'>http://www.7penna.biz/stop-effect.htm http://www.municion.org/penna/7x23.htm http://www.7penna.biz/ A Edited May 21, 2010 by Wakal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoldasLions Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Very Exciting! Breaks the mold in many ways! If the sights are ok, I'm sold! Can someone put some pics up of the sights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoldasLions Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Is that real carbon fiber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 So my question is why would I dump my Keltec 380 for a larger, less attractive pistol chambered in a smaller, limited availability round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Merlin, a guy of your stature can pocket carry a Desert Eagle...that KelTec P3AT must be your watch fob Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aglifter Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Best of luck to them, but I think they've chosen a tough row to hoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoops! Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 (edited) Very attractive carry pistol. I also appreciate the round being a lower weight and higher velocity. If I did my conversions correct it's about a 68 grain bullet at 1400 fps. However, "Billed by Fiocchi as an absolute novelty, this new caliber designed in Italy with IPSC in mind," it isn't a large enough bullet to be allowed in IPSC so this advertising is pretty retarded. Also, it looks like that stainless or polished aluminum tab on the left side of the pistol would snag on everything imaginable. Edited July 6, 2010 by Whoops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2alpha Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 1400 fps? Can you say LOUD. Not for me thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 id be surprised if it makes 1000 fps out of that short barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 It could be a winner for STI if just 1. They made it a bit smaller (for pocket carry) 2. Made it in 380 3. Get rid of the revolver cylinder release In the meantime on this one I'm in the same camp as Merlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I saw that at shot as well Its kinda cute and the little bullets are also quite cute. But i think I will stay with my ugly XD in 40 cal If I have to shoot something...I want it to know its been shot Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now