Back in the late 1970's I bought a Supermatic Trophy in .22 short from a friend from work. I had it for a short time and sold it, oh how I regret selling it to this very day. I first learned to shoot pistols shooting a bullseye league at our local club. I became quite the shooter winning many trophy's. I sure miss those days. Thanks for bringing back memories to me.
Back in the `80`s I used to see all the High Standard target pistols when shooting on a pistol league. They were awesome but getting scarce. Those, S+W 41`s and the Walther GSP were the way to go. Great vid!
I recently became interested in the High Standard and have picked up quite a few revolvers and semiautomatics. First up was a mint in the box nickel Sentinel Mark I, followed by a Supermatic Citation, a Sentinel R-101, a 6 inch Sport King, a four inch R-101, a four inch J.C. Higgins (R-101), a Sentinel R-107, a R-100 snubbing, and finally the best deal of all of them, a pristine Model D made in 1940. Someone, out of ignorance of the takedown procedure on the Model D, had let the recoil spring expand and had lost the slide lock spring. I installed a new 5.5 lb Wolff recoil spring, a new guide rod, and the slide stop spring. She is now ready to go. This is a really beautiful gun, with perfect high polish bluing and a set of pristine thumb rest target stocks. Hard to believe this gun is 84 years old. High Standard did it right, the autos are well designed and accurate as all get out. The Sentinels show finish wear, especially on the frames, which are aluminum. They all still lock up tight and are surprisingly accurate. The Supermatic shoots on par with my S&W 41. My search for High Standards continues!!!
The first .22 LR I ever fired as a kid was a High Standard, back in the '70s. I shot it off-and-on until 1984 when when my dad bought a Ruger Mk II. They only problems we ever had with the High Standard were due to age-related wear-and-tear thanks to the thousands of round we put throught it. Of course, it was "just" a Duramatic, hence not nearly as nice as the one that you're seen fondling here... :P
Those are sweet as heck when they are running right. I found a new set of springs from the much later Texas based High Standard. After 55 years of use and many thousands of rounds, I figured it was time to replace them. Some good youtubes on breaking those down and rebuilding them.
In my opinion after shooting the high standard victor, citation and tournament trophy along with ruger mark target, S.W model 41, i really think high standard made one of the best triggers.
I have 6 or 8 of the old HS pistols ranging from the basic "Plinker" to the upper end "Olympic" models and they all shoot like a dream. Strictly standard velocity ammo to protect the mechanism's and VERY careful on the cleaning to preserve the integrity and looks of the guns. I've thought of what will happen to mine when I reach the end of my time, but I'm taking some with me 'cause I KNOW there's pistol ranges in heaven and I've heard God provides the ammo!!
It is great to see you got the Hi Standard running good. It was nice to meet you at the Lebanon gun show. I also sold Hickok45 some new grips for his Anaconda at the Murfreesboro Gun Show. Richard at RPM Firearms in Blountville TN.
I love my High Standard Model B, it was my first semi-auto gun and one of the first guns I ever shot, I've probably ran 2000 rounds through mine and I was the second person to inherit it, the only problem I ever had with it was when I took it apart with no clue how to put it back together and I bent the recoil spring turning it into a paperweight, I had to take it to a fudd wizard at a gunshow to fix it but it has ran another few hundred rounds since then flawlessly, I've even rang gongs at 100+ yds with it, I would just recommend never trying to take any of them apart unless you know what you're doing and it's absolutely necessary
For match firing, one hand only was required. Body was nearly parallel with the firing arm, free hand often stuffed into your back pocket (just to get it out of the way), upper torso leaning back. A very far cry from the two hand Weaver stance most of us are used to. Great barrels and sights are easy for gun makers to produce, but it all came down to the trigger and that is what set the Hi-Standards apart: it's trigger was second to none, out of the box. If you notice, the grip angle is different than most pistols, with a greater rake. This is so your wrist is angled down more, reducing the natural up and down pivoting of the wrist which causes inaccurately placed shots. Ideally the angle would be even more extreme so there is no downward wrist pivot, but that's not possible in a semiautomatic. Your single shot slow fire match pistols do have their grip angle made for the lowest your wrist can pivot down, making your arm and wrist "one piece". You could remove wood or add Bondo to customize the angle for yourself.
Been in love with High Standard since I first shot my dad's Sport King about fifty years ago. Sweet shooters, but then they ought to be, given the story that *every single one* was hand fitted at the factory.
I acquired a 1960 Colt Huntsman about 5 years ago. Something I had always wanted, well the Woodsman actually. But I am super pleased with this acquisition and the condition of the pistol was in near new condition. This pistol, and the High Standards are base on the J.M. Browning design. I swear my Huntsman is a clone of the Browning Nomad, cept mine has nicer grips. BTW, shoots like a gem, and I made my own mags.
I've a 1938 Model B, The biggest issue with HV is they weren't designed for HV. It's not the frame (that's a rare occurrence that results from long term HV use), according to my Gunsmith, but the recoil springs that aren't rated for the HVs pressure. One effect that occurs with HV, is a Return to Battery. The overpressure cause the slide to accelerate and on return, it hits the chamber, and bounces back defeating the lockup, and the chamber bolt face is open by 1-2 millimeters. High Standards are better than Colts and Browning's IMHO. My old Model B has a trigger as smooth as glass, and a nice crisp break, even though it's 80+ years old. Triple K owns High Standard's Magazine Data Package and they produce a replacement magazine for all of the High Standard Models. They are not cheap though. At last check before the Pandemic, prices were between $80 - 100 per mag. They also have replacement grip panels in various materials. Fine old guns, worthy of restoration and use. The US Military used High Standards before and during WW2 (and a number of years after) for marksmanship training to prep the shooter for the 1911.
In high school I had a friend that had a colt huntsman. We used to shoot it like it was a plain old pistola. Later in life I realized what a opportunity i had. The triggers on these types of pistols are un comparable to today. Yes I'm a fudd but if you haven't tried a hi standard or colt find one to try!!!
This pistol was often used to shoot the 25 meter (27.3 yards) ISSF standard pistol competition. All firing must be done with one hand, unsupported. The 60-shot match is divided into 5-shot strings with different timings: 4 strings within 150 seconds each - competitor can begin the series in any fashion he/she chooses. 4 strings within 20 seconds each - competitor must begin each string with pistol in one outstretched arm from the 45-degree angle starting position. 4 strings within 10 seconds each - competitor must begin each string with pistol in one outstretched arm from the 45-degree angle starting position. The ten ring (or bullseye) is 50mm (1.96 inches) in diameter. The X ring is 25mm in diameter. I’ve shot the air pistol version of this competition. The distance is reduced to 10 meters, and the size of the target is reduced in proportion. It can easily be shot in a church hall or school gym and is a useful training aid for the “main” competition.
FYI. Triple K, owns the Magazine Data Packages (and most of the tooling) and makes replacement magazines for most HS Models. They're not cheap, but it's worth it to keep these sweethearts running. They also manufacture replacement grip panels in various materials.
I have a Hi-Standard Model DM-101 derringer. It's amazingly accurate for a 3.5" barrel. My son and I reliably hit 1" groups at 50 yards, despite its VERY heavy (about 8#) trigger pull.
Just took delivery of the Hi-Std Citation version of the “Space Gun” with like new original target grips and a set of adjustable grips. Very nice pistol.
Was able to buy my Dad’s HS Supermatic Trophy back from a friend he sold it to. 7” flutted barrel he bought in ‘64 and has the high gloss bluing, looks and shoots perfectly to this day. Guy at the gun shop when took in for an appraisal asked if I could wait a minute because if he didn’t get the owner to come out and look at it he would get fired😂😂. Great target gun, my dad did one handed 50’ target shooting.
That's a beautiful pistol I've also wanted to shoot/own one of those. I have several High-Standards, though I've yet to find one of those. Great Video, Thank You!
What a trip down memory lane! I bought one for about $69 back in the late 50's, shot it for a year or so then traded it to a friend for a Winchester Model 52. Decided I would never make a real pistol shooter😀. Thanks
I have about a dozenHS and like my S101 Supermatic from 1956 the most. At 48 ouncesand it’s 2 barrel underweights it shoots as flat as any 22lr would. Rivals my model 41 with the muzzle break, and shoots better than the Belgium brownings.
I probably have 30 High Standard pistols, from the Duramatic to the "Space Gun" shown here, and the Victor and Olympic in 22 short. Incredibly well made. A Space Gun like this with the 8 inch and 10 inch barrels in excellent condition just sold on Gunbroker for $4200. Even I was shocked.
I have a Hi-standard with a fluted 7 1/4 barrel with a weight you can take off. I have used Stinger 22s and they work fine. Also used sub Sonic’s that caused problems. Just depends on the ammo.
So I work at a gun store and we had the exact gun you’re holding with the original box about a year ago come through to be sold on consignment. We had it for quite a while before it finally sold on gun broker. I thought it was pretty cool and should’ve been a Star Wars gun.
I used to own the exact pistol and case in this video and, like a fool, sold it. 😞 Mine had a few failures to chamber a round from time to time but ran pretty good overall. In the past few years I've acquired a Volquartsen Scorpion, Volquartsen Masters, and a Pardini SP Bullseye that eased the loss of the Trophy but I still wish I hadn't sold it!
Nice Dave! I have the same gun but in the citation model. With an 8” & 10” barrels. Mine has an 11 oz. Trigger. Can you tell me more about the otis dry lube? There are a few formulas I am finding when I search for it thanks
My nephew stole my Father's WW2 Hi-Standard 6" bull bbl, but I have Gramps 1936 Woodsman and love to plink clays on the 200m berm. Have you got enough range to try it? I mostly use Federal Target-Match 40gr LRN in the 325 box. Love the Hi-Standard video! Hurts a little but brings back good memories of childhood and watching Dad kill a mole which was eating up our garden in the Santa Cruz mountains. Keep 'em coming Dave! 👊😏
I've got a 1937 High Standard Model B with the 6" barrel and I've rang an 8 and 6 inch steel gong at over 100 yds with it easily, these old pistols shoot like a dream
@@turnermd1302 I believe Dad's is somewhere in the Sonora area, I did research through the WW2 US Air Force records database since I have Dad's dog tags and have procured the serial number and turned it in as stolen property, so who knows, maybe I'll get lucky. In the meantime I'm going to begin looking around to find another like it to replace it.
If I had one of those back in the long ago, I would probably have modified it to look like something from star wars. It even kinda looks like a smaller frame dl44 blaster. I don't think I'd do that today, but if anyone out there has one. I'm looking.
My grandpa left me with a supermatic citation. The trigger on it is soooo light but it’s a bitch to rack without cutting yourself bc the slide is so short and the rear sight doesn’t move
.22 LR still holds the most kills in world history. I will never understand people that want to crap on it as if was an old pump up BB gun. Only caliber that has a disclosure on the box reminding people of it's lethality.
you DON'T shoot HV ammo out of a HS. The frame breaks on the right side where the slide stop is. I own two High Standards and bought two for spare parts. They are old/shot a lot.
This reviewed model is indeed expensive. But later lesser models have the same great barrels and fantastic triggers. In the later time, the selected barrel and parts “10X” models were supposedly the best ever. For a shooter that doesn’t break the bank, the ML series Trophy and Victor are the guns to have. The later version over time lost the super polish but none of the accuracy of the gun you shot. Trophy’s and Victor’s were made up until 1984 and then resumed by the Houston Texas High Standard company until a few years ago. There is also a custom version of the 10X being made today in Houston by OFM company.
Sheesh $1,600 to $2,000? I mean, it is beautiful and if it functions as well as shown in this video it probably is worth it. To put it in perspective though I can purchase a Benalli M4 or a Henry 45-70 with that amount of cash 😆
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Back in the late 1970's I bought a Supermatic Trophy in .22 short from a friend from work. I had it for a short time and sold it, oh how I regret selling it to this very day. I first learned to shoot pistols shooting a bullseye league at our local club. I became quite the shooter winning many trophy's. I sure miss those days. Thanks for bringing back memories to me.
seeing this beauty in action brings a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the artistry of older firearms
Back in the `80`s I used to see all the High Standard target pistols when shooting on a pistol league. They were awesome but getting scarce. Those, S+W 41`s and the Walther GSP were the way to go. Great vid!
Those 90's S&W target pistols are dreamy. I must get a goodun one day.
Competition Green Tag has been my favorite 22LR pistol ammo for many many years ❤
I have a Hi-Standard Sport King. It is probably my favorite pistol. It's from the late 1950s, but is ridiculously accurate.
I recently became interested in the High Standard and have picked up quite a few revolvers and semiautomatics. First up was a mint in the box nickel Sentinel Mark I, followed by a Supermatic Citation, a Sentinel R-101, a 6 inch Sport King, a four inch R-101, a four inch J.C. Higgins (R-101), a Sentinel R-107, a R-100 snubbing, and finally the best deal of all of them, a pristine Model D made in 1940. Someone, out of ignorance of the takedown procedure on the Model D, had let the recoil spring expand and had lost the slide lock spring. I installed a new 5.5 lb Wolff recoil spring, a new guide rod, and the slide stop spring. She is now ready to go. This is a really beautiful gun, with perfect high polish bluing and a set of pristine thumb rest target stocks. Hard to believe this gun is 84 years old. High Standard did it right, the autos are well designed and accurate as all get out. The Sentinels show finish wear, especially on the frames, which are aluminum. They all still lock up tight and are surprisingly accurate. The Supermatic shoots on par with my S&W 41. My search for High Standards continues!!!
Hi Standard made several nice pistols and revolvers ! My Dad carried a 9 shot revolver for many years for self defense , said it's all he needed.
I have a high standard 9 shot revolver. An R101. It was my grandfathers.
My first handgun was also a Hi-Standard. I still love these guns.
I have my Father's Sport King and it came with a 4 in and 6 in barrel. He was gifted it from his Army Unit when he retired in 1950.
Plinkster, I used one exactly like that one in the 60s when I was a member of the Vermont Air National Guard. Great shooter!
The first .22 LR I ever fired as a kid was a High Standard, back in the '70s. I shot it off-and-on until 1984 when when my dad bought a Ruger Mk II. They only problems we ever had with the High Standard were due to age-related wear-and-tear thanks to the thousands of round we put throught it. Of course, it was "just" a Duramatic, hence not nearly as nice as the one that you're seen fondling here... :P
Those are sweet as heck when they are running right. I found a new set of springs from the much later Texas based High Standard. After 55 years of use and many thousands of rounds, I figured it was time to replace them. Some good youtubes on breaking those down and rebuilding them.
In my opinion after shooting the high standard victor, citation and tournament trophy along with ruger mark target, S.W model 41, i really think high standard made one of the best triggers.
I have 6 or 8 of the old HS pistols ranging from the basic "Plinker" to the upper end "Olympic" models and they all shoot like a dream. Strictly standard velocity ammo to protect the mechanism's and VERY careful on the cleaning to preserve the integrity and looks of the guns. I've thought of what will happen to mine when I reach the end of my time, but I'm taking some with me 'cause I KNOW there's pistol ranges in heaven and I've heard God provides the ammo!!
It is great to see you got the Hi Standard running good. It was nice to meet you at the Lebanon gun show. I also sold Hickok45 some new grips for his Anaconda at the Murfreesboro Gun Show. Richard at RPM Firearms in Blountville TN.
I love my High Standard Model B, it was my first semi-auto gun and one of the first guns I ever shot, I've probably ran 2000 rounds through mine and I was the second person to inherit it, the only problem I ever had with it was when I took it apart with no clue how to put it back together and I bent the recoil spring turning it into a paperweight, I had to take it to a fudd wizard at a gunshow to fix it but it has ran another few hundred rounds since then flawlessly, I've even rang gongs at 100+ yds with it, I would just recommend never trying to take any of them apart unless you know what you're doing and it's absolutely necessary
I have my dad's just like this and also has the short barrel. Great shooter!
For match firing, one hand only was required. Body was nearly parallel with the firing arm, free hand often stuffed into your back pocket (just to get it out of the way), upper torso leaning back. A very far cry from the two hand Weaver stance most of us are used to. Great barrels and sights are easy for gun makers to produce, but it all came down to the trigger and that is what set the Hi-Standards apart: it's trigger was second to none, out of the box.
If you notice, the grip angle is different than most pistols, with a greater rake. This is so your wrist is angled down more, reducing the natural up and down pivoting of the wrist which causes inaccurately placed shots. Ideally the angle would be even more extreme so there is no downward wrist pivot, but that's not possible in a semiautomatic. Your single shot slow fire match pistols do have their grip angle made for the lowest your wrist can pivot down, making your arm and wrist "one piece". You could remove wood or add Bondo to customize the angle for yourself.
Been in love with High Standard since I first shot my dad's Sport King about fifty years ago. Sweet shooters, but then they ought to be, given the story that *every single one* was hand fitted at the factory.
I acquired a 1960 Colt Huntsman about 5 years ago. Something I had always wanted, well the Woodsman actually. But I am super pleased with this acquisition and the condition of the pistol was in near new condition. This pistol, and the High Standards are base on the J.M. Browning design. I swear my Huntsman is a clone of the Browning Nomad, cept mine has nicer grips. BTW, shoots like a gem, and I made my own mags.
I have the Hi Standard Supermatic Trophy Model #103 (Space Gun). I bought it new in the late fifties or very early sixties. Mine has the 10" barrel.
Us Hi-Standard geeks ,"only" shoot SV in these pistols. Preferably CCI SV. Higher V and you can crack the frame.
Yup. They are precision instruments and the springs were tuned for SV.
I used to shoot what is now SK? Also Eley target. I miss my Hi-Standard, but one day will find another.
I've a 1938 Model B, The biggest issue with HV is they weren't designed for HV. It's not the frame (that's a rare occurrence that results from long term HV use), according to my Gunsmith, but the recoil springs that aren't rated for the HVs pressure.
One effect that occurs with HV, is a Return to Battery. The overpressure cause the slide to accelerate and on return, it hits the chamber, and bounces back defeating the lockup, and the chamber bolt face is open by 1-2 millimeters.
High Standards are better than Colts and Browning's IMHO. My old Model B has a trigger as smooth as glass, and a nice crisp break, even though it's 80+ years old.
Triple K owns High Standard's Magazine Data Package and they produce a replacement magazine for all of the High Standard Models. They are not cheap though. At last check before the Pandemic, prices were between $80 - 100 per mag.
They also have replacement grip panels in various materials.
Fine old guns, worthy of restoration and use. The US Military used High Standards before and during WW2 (and a number of years after) for marksmanship training to prep the shooter for the 1911.
What does this gun cost on average these days?
@@Alien300Blackout Other models are $700 - $2000 depending on the quality. Probably more for a mint target version with the weights.
In high school I had a friend that had a colt huntsman. We used to shoot it like it was a plain old pistola. Later in life I realized what a opportunity i had. The triggers on these types of pistols are un comparable to today. Yes I'm a fudd but if you haven't tried a hi standard or colt find one to try!!!
This pistol was often used to shoot the 25 meter (27.3 yards) ISSF standard pistol competition.
All firing must be done with one hand, unsupported.
The 60-shot match is divided into 5-shot strings with different timings:
4 strings within 150 seconds each - competitor can begin the series in any fashion he/she chooses.
4 strings within 20 seconds each - competitor must begin each string with pistol in one outstretched arm from the 45-degree angle starting position.
4 strings within 10 seconds each - competitor must begin each string with pistol in one outstretched arm from the 45-degree angle starting position.
The ten ring (or bullseye) is 50mm (1.96 inches) in diameter. The X ring is 25mm in diameter.
I’ve shot the air pistol version of this competition. The distance is reduced to 10 meters, and the size of the target is reduced in proportion. It can easily be shot in a church hall or school gym and is a useful training aid for the “main” competition.
FYI. Triple K, owns the Magazine Data Packages (and most of the tooling) and makes replacement magazines for most HS Models. They're not cheap, but it's worth it to keep these sweethearts running.
They also manufacture replacement grip panels in various materials.
They also make Colt Woodsman//Huntsman magazines and beretta model 70/71/76 magazines. All work well.
Interarms makes a much better mag NOT cheap but better that
the triple K mags
I have a Hi-Standard Model DM-101 derringer. It's amazingly accurate for a 3.5" barrel. My son and I reliably hit 1" groups at 50 yards, despite its VERY heavy (about 8#) trigger pull.
Just took delivery of the Hi-Std Citation version of the “Space Gun” with like new original target grips and a set of adjustable grips. Very nice pistol.
Was able to buy my Dad’s HS Supermatic Trophy back from a friend he sold it to. 7” flutted barrel he bought in ‘64 and has the high gloss bluing, looks and shoots perfectly to this day. Guy at the gun shop when took in for an appraisal asked if I could wait a minute because if he didn’t get the owner to come out and look at it he would get fired😂😂. Great target gun, my dad did one handed 50’ target shooting.
the drill tap joke was hilarious !
I heard these once described as "the most accurate production autoloading rimfire pistol ever made". It's honestly too much of a mouthful to argue 😂
You scared me for a second! That pistol is a piece of art.
They sure made some stunning pistols.
I have a Supermatic with a ported bull barrel. Tack driver . Bought at a yard sale back in the 7os
That's a beautiful pistol I've also wanted to shoot/own one of those. I have several High-Standards, though I've yet to find one of those. Great Video, Thank You!
Played like a musical instrument that's pretty cool and accurate too
What a trip down memory lane! I bought one for about $69 back in the late 50's, shot it for a year or so then traded it to a friend for a Winchester Model 52. Decided I would never make a real pistol shooter😀. Thanks
I have about a dozenHS and like my S101 Supermatic from 1956 the most. At 48 ouncesand it’s 2 barrel underweights it shoots as flat as any 22lr would. Rivals my model 41 with the muzzle break, and shoots better than the Belgium brownings.
I shoot comps at 25yds and I use CCI Standard in my AR and my pistol and they shoot clean, work no problem in both guns and are accurate.
Looks like a gun you would see in StarWars .....GREAT video , Great gun pard !
That thing is a beauty!
I was hoping you would do a High Standard video. Nice one!👍✌
10 in Ruger 22 lr Loved that gun.
I probably have 30 High Standard pistols, from the Duramatic to the "Space Gun" shown here, and the Victor and Olympic in 22 short. Incredibly well made. A Space Gun like this with the 8 inch and 10 inch barrels in excellent condition just sold on Gunbroker for $4200. Even I was shocked.
I have one of this dream, high standard military model, super Nice
I have a Hi-standard with a fluted 7 1/4 barrel with a weight you can take off. I have used Stinger 22s and they work fine. Also used sub Sonic’s that caused problems. Just depends on the ammo.
So I work at a gun store and we had the exact gun you’re holding with the original box about a year ago come through to be sold on consignment. We had it for quite a while before it finally sold on gun broker. I thought it was pretty cool and should’ve been a Star Wars gun.
High velocity ammo may break the slide stop. Happened to me on my HB model when I was using CCI "Stangers".
50 years ago my dad taught me to shoot with his 1958 Supermatic S-101. I will never sell it.
I used to own the exact pistol and case in this video and, like a fool, sold it. 😞
Mine had a few failures to chamber a round from time to time but ran pretty good overall.
In the past few years I've acquired a Volquartsen Scorpion, Volquartsen Masters, and a Pardini SP Bullseye that eased the loss of the Trophy but I still wish I hadn't sold it!
Just saw a used one if these at the local sporting goods store. Had a bit of surface rust but still nice.
If you squeeze the supports together on your swinging target it will stop the swinging almost immediately.
Like I said on the short video, I've always liked the FN .22 pistols better but this Hi Standard sure is really nice.
That short is so God damn funny 🤣
Nice Dave! I have the same gun but in the citation model. With an 8” & 10” barrels. Mine has an 11 oz. Trigger. Can you tell me more about the otis dry lube? There are a few formulas I am finding when I search for it thanks
I like my mark 4 hunter.with 407c red dot.😊
Good enough for Olympic competition, as well as THE priemer Bullseye pistol of that era...
I have one, Supermatic Trophy, but the barrel is shorter (5.5") and is a heavy barrel all the way to the tip 😁
And for competition shooting, you hold it with 1 hand only. Lots of strength training required.
My nephew stole my Father's WW2 Hi-Standard 6" bull bbl, but I have Gramps 1936 Woodsman and love to plink clays on the 200m berm. Have you got enough range to try it?
I mostly use Federal Target-Match 40gr LRN in the 325 box.
Love the Hi-Standard video! Hurts a little but brings back good memories of childhood and watching Dad kill a mole which was eating up our garden in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Keep 'em coming Dave! 👊😏
I've got a 1937 High Standard Model B with the 6" barrel and I've rang an 8 and 6 inch steel gong at over 100 yds with it easily, these old pistols shoot like a dream
@@turnermd1302 I believe Dad's is somewhere in the Sonora area, I did research through the WW2 US Air Force records database since I have Dad's dog tags and have procured the serial number and turned it in as stolen property, so who knows, maybe I'll get lucky.
In the meantime I'm going to begin looking around to find another like it to replace it.
Great gun, only problem is no feed ramp, magazine lips when out of alignment issue feeding ,,,,they love CCI’s
Looks like a blaster from Star Wars
Awesome pistol How goes this compare to the Colt Woodsman? Maybe do a video comparing the two?
Should add the FN .22 pistol on that comparison. Three guns share a somewhat similar profile.
Shot bullsye for 20 yrs. with a Citation and Victor. Broke 2600 six times with Eley 10x. These guns easily held the ten ring at 50 yds.
I have the same one plus an extra when old shooters find one they need a spare. Right..oh they called them space gun.
Love Hi-Standards and have a Victor model, but God they do tend to get a bit funky looking
Awesome
Guns. Made 10 miles from
Me. I have had many. Shot many in Bullseye competition.
Have you ever taken a look at the European competition .22 pistols? Like the Walther GSP500, GSP Expert, Pardini SP1 etc.?
That is one I wish I could own.
Not to change the subject but tippmannarms 22mag be out in June
Those videos are the reason I want to live in the US
Could you do a video with a .22 magnum with a subsonic load suppressed?
If I had one of those back in the long ago, I would probably have modified it to look like something from star wars. It even kinda looks like a smaller frame dl44 blaster. I don't think I'd do that today, but if anyone out there has one. I'm looking.
una belleza !
That needs to go in a Star Wars show somewhere.
Rumor has it that Han Solo's gun was based upon the Supermatic line of High Standard Pistols.
My grandpa left me with a supermatic citation. The trigger on it is soooo light but it’s a bitch to rack without cutting yourself bc the slide is so short and the rear sight doesn’t move
Lol, I love the trolling.
I know that it is a gun with a different purpose, but I'm curious if you like this as much as your woodsman?
Not to go all "dark", but talkers always kick on .22s for defense. YOU could make head shots at 75 yards!!
.22 LR still holds the most kills in world history.
I will never understand people that want to crap on it as if was an old pump up BB gun.
Only caliber that has a disclosure on the box reminding people of it's lethality.
Thought you were going to drill and tap for him and put a red dot on it. Hahhaa
if you realy want a competetion pistol 22 with unmatched accuracy and triggers, get a pardini sp22
If your looking for a Dirt Nap then drill and tap away ! Yep I have one and its a peach !
you DON'T shoot HV ammo out of a HS. The frame breaks on the right side where the slide stop is. I own two High Standards and bought two for spare parts. They are old/shot a lot.
I'll get back to you. I gotta get a measuring tape, but I think it is the 10 inch. But it may be the 8 if you're interested in email me.
My uncle has one of those great gun
I had a chance to buy one back in 1985 for $1,200 AS NEW IN THE BOX but alas I had to pay rent, how much is that pistol worth now?
So which is better a High Standard Supermatic or a Browning Belgian made Medalist ?
I have the Victor and the derringer. I would put my Victor up against any of them it is sweet!
Nah bro played a whole scale 😭
Great Stuff 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
Hi-Standards are fantastic weapons but you can't get newly manufactured good magazines for them
This reviewed model is indeed expensive. But later lesser models have the same great barrels and fantastic triggers. In the later time, the selected barrel and parts “10X” models were supposedly the best ever. For a shooter that doesn’t break the bank, the ML series Trophy and Victor are the guns to have. The later version over time lost the super polish but none of the accuracy of the gun you shot. Trophy’s and Victor’s were made up until 1984 and then resumed by the Houston Texas High Standard company until a few years ago. There is also a custom version of the 10X being made today in Houston by OFM company.
spacegun!!!
The magguy has mags to fit this gun..
Can’t believe anyone would think you would do that to a beautiful old gun, I knew you were joking
What about the Brownings?
😂 If you're interested in getting your own supermatic.Hi, standard.I have 14 so has all paperwork and original price tag on it
Sheesh $1,600 to $2,000?
I mean, it is beautiful and if it functions as well as shown in this video it probably is worth it.
To put it in perspective though I can purchase a Benalli M4 or a Henry 45-70 with that amount of cash 😆
I had one of these when I was a teenager, I sold it😢😢😢
I had a lovely late 60's Supermatic (not a trophy barrel) back in England, until the government banned everything and all my handguns were destroyed.
Didn't know England was a communist country.
Always a shame when great guns get destroyed by stupid governments.
@@AxLWake I live in the USA now, so apart from some local restrictions (Chicago), I'm having a great gun life.
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Glad you made it to the States, but I'm curious. How did you settle on Chicago of all places?
@@ShrockWPS It's not all bad. Better than the west and north east coast restrictions.
Don't lie to us! That pistol came clean and pristine, if u r gonna promote something just do it!😂