Pistollo
A firearms technology startup utilizing Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) to manufacture the Pistollo 77, a high-performance 9mm carbine designed for serial production.
- CEO / Founder
- Jan Surovič
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $179K (confirmed)
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Juraj Surovič, PSG Group (Surovič Family Office)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Pistollo 77, a 3D-printed 9mm carbine with advanced recoil-dampening technology.
Technological Advantage
Achieves an ultra-slim 35mm profile and complex internal recoil-dampening geometries by combining SLS nylon with steel and duralumin—structures that are difficult or impossible to manufacture using traditional CNC machining.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers an ultra-slim, lightweight carbine with superior recoil dampening through advanced additive manufacturing, bridging the gap between custom prototyping and mass-market serial production.
How They Differentiate
Pistollo utilizes Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing for serial production, enabling an ultra-slim 35mm profile and complex internal recoil-dampening geometries. Their Pistollo 77 is already generating significant pre-orders in the US.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Civilian firearm enthusiasts, recreational shooters, and the experiential shooting market, with a primary focus on the United States consumer market.
Industry Verticals
["Firearms & Defense","Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)","Sporting Goods","Consumer Electronics/Manufacturing"]
Competitors
CZ (Scorpion EVO 3); Kel-Tec (SUB-2000); Ruger (PC Carbine)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Secured 2,000+ pre-orders ahead of the 2026 US market launch; established a major distribution partnership for North America.
Major Milestones
["Successful development of the Pistollo 77 prototype using SLS technology","Secured US distribution agreement with Deluxe Imports in 2024","Reached 2,000 unit pre-order milestone for the US market","Scheduled commercial launch in the United States for Q2 2026"]
Notable Customers
Pre-orders for the Pistollo 77 in the US (2,000 units).