For the past two years Pedersoli has been undergoing a revision to its Pedersoli Lightning rifle, making some mechanical adjustments and trimming down the product line from several models to just a few models. I have just learned that Pedersoli will be introducing the first of the new Lightning models at the Shot Show in January 2025 in Las Vegas. The first model will focus on cowboy action shooting and will feature a 24˝ round barrel in .45LC (.357 version to follow) and a stock with a curved butt plate. While some shooters like the 20˝ carbine version, the extra 4˝ is helpful for stability and sight acquisition when working the action rapidly. I have heard that among the new mechanical features is the use of floating cartridge guides/ejection plates to improve feeding. I will know more when I get a chance to handle the new version at the Shot Show and will report back then.
Roger Rapid