The ISSF 25 meter rapid fire pistol was a competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Józef Zapędzki of Poland set an Olympic record of 595 to defend his gold medal.

Viktor Torshin's bronze put the Soviet Union on the rapid fire pistol podium for the fourth time in five Games.

[4] The post-World War II event substantially altered the competition once again.

Luxembourg, New Zealand, San Marino, and the Virgin Islands each made their debut in the event.