Center Fire Gun Choice

Assuming I ever get marginally competent at 25yd slow fire with my Pardini SP Bullseye and want to compete, I'm evaluating options for a center fire gun.  I currently have a 9mm SIG P210A Target and a 9mm Pardini GT9 (6" version), both of which to date I've only shot two-handed and at mostly 10 yds.  

Are either of these really suitable for one-handed bullseye work or am I better off springing for a .32 ACP conversion for my SP Bullseye?  Oh, and I don't ever plan on shooting .45 since I spent years reloading tens of thousands of shotgun shells in 4 gauges for skeet and don't want to ever look at another reloader again.

9 should work fine for 25 yd bullseye to begin with.

Sig P210 Target is very accurate for a 9mm.

If you do not want to reload ammo then a 32ACP conversion is not a good choice. Good 32ACP target ammo is very difficult to find. If you intend to shoot mostly at 25 yards the Pardini 32SWL conversion is a better choice, good ammo is available, but not cheap.

There are many threads on this forum about the SIG P210A.

P-210A, Federal American Eagle 147 fmj.  No complaints from me.

Both guns you own are exceptional options for precision pistol shooting.

The best and very accurate for me is S&W 952 Performance Center..

Your Pardini GT9 has/can be adjusted to have a great trigger and should be able to shoot clean scores from the factory at the 25 yards you mention with good ammo

I would go with the SIG but either should be excellent. Atlanta Arms Ammo by most accounts is the best for BE at 50 yards. I would shoot a few 2700's 22 only before moving up to 9mm. If you are scoring in the 90's TF and RF then move up to CF.

Thanks for all the input.  I have a long way to go before I'm shooting in the 90's.  In the meantime, I'll practice one-handed with both guns and see how I fare.  The Sig fits my hand better but the sights and adjustable trigger on the Pardini are nicer.

DHMG1 wrote:

Who made that grip?  It looks very nice.

Dick Horton who is DHMG1.  He has a multi year thread on the forum  where he posts photos of grips he has carved for customers.  They are B-EAU-TI-FUL

I currently have one like that on order for my Pardini SPBE.  If all goes well my P210 may be sporting a matching outfit.