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
- 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).