Steyr LP 10

The Steyr LP 10 is a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air pistol specifically engineered for Olympic 10-meter precision shooting competitions. Developed by Steyr Sport in Austria, it is designed to offer exceptional accuracy with minimal recoil for competitive marksmen. It has been used by numerous Olympic athletes to win gold medals in the 10m Air Pistol event.

The Steyr LP 10 is predominantly chambered in 4.5mm (.177 caliber), which is the standard caliber required for international ISSF 10-meter shooting competitions. Steyr Sport also historically offered variants in 5.0mm or 5.5mm for different regional training requirements or disciplines. The 4.5mm pellet is used because of its flat trajectory and high velocity at indoor distances.

The Steyr LP 10 features a highly adjustable match-grade trigger that allows shooters to modify trigger weight, trigger travel, and stopping point. Steyr Sport engineered this trigger to be incredibly crisp and predictable, often measured in mere grams of pull weight. This high level of customization is crucial for elite shooters who require a perfectly tailored release.

The Steyr LP 10 utilizes a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) system powered by high-pressure compressed air rather than CO2 cartridges. The air is stored in an internal cylinder located beneath the barrel, which provides hundreds of highly consistent shots per fill. This pneumatic system is immune to the temperature fluctuations that typically affect CO2 air pistols.