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Offline 357mag

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« on: January 30, 2004, 02:02:03 AM »
I found what looks like a good deal on a High Standard Supermatic Trophy and am considering buying it, but I don't know what to look for on it since it's used. Also I would like to find out more general info on the different models on High Standards. Does anyone know of any good sites that discuss the different models and the differences between them. Also can anyone tell me what to look for when buying a used semi-auto. Thanks in advance.
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Offline John Traveler

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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2004, 05:34:01 AM »
That High Standard Supermatic Trophy is/was a fine target gun.

Things to look for on any used .22 autoloader pistol, but especially on heavily-fired target guns:

1.  signs of improper disassembly/assembly (scratches, dings, bent latches, etc).
2.  clean chamber mouth/breech face area.  No dents, scratches, extractor impact signs, clean ejector surfaces.  No slide/frame impact damage from firing ultra-velocity .22 ammo.
3.  deformed magazine lips.  If multiple magazines, compare them.
4.  PERFECT BORE.  .22 pistols do not wear out.  They can get bulged, scratched, or damaged from improper cleaning or bad ammo.
5.  test fire if possible.
6.  ask owner of history of piece.  A properly cared for .22 target gun will outlast several owners.

HTH
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Offline Alice Cooper

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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2004, 07:51:10 PM »
be warned that high standards are notorious for being finicky about ammo. right now, mine will just eat federal hollow points, but anything else and it's a jam-a-matic. there are instructions online on how to tune the feed lips for different brands of ammo!mine is a tack driver, it's the citation with the fluted 7-1/4 inch barrel with muzzle brake.the triggers are phenomenal,the sights perfect,and it feels good in the hand...but you sure gotta feed it right.if i remember the original instructions, it called for removing all the lube from the bullet before shooting!
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2004, 10:08:37 PM »
my throphy absolutely will not shoot the cheapie federal lightnings.it jams every shot.any other shell will shoot fine.and yes, the trigger is great.it really shoots.
dennis
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2004, 08:25:20 AM »
i have shot my high standard h.d. mil.  a lot! and it was the gun that really taught me to shoot a pistol. i had others before it, but i could actually hit with it. so i practiced more with it as my skill grew, and became a fair pistol shot. it hes a great trigger, the 7 inch heavy barrel, and great feal and pointability, if thats a word. i,m not crazy about the exposed hammer, but it,s not been a problem so far.
    these are treasures that are getting harder to find. if you want to put this into perspective, it,s my oppinion that, to get somthing better, you must pay $750 for a smith model 41. i have a ruger gov. slab sides with a scope and yes it,s a wonderfull piece, but does not compair to my old hd.
 i owned a sig trailside and it was accurate when it went off, but had all sorts of feeding problems. it went to the dealer twice, but it was never right. i have heard of feeding trouble being a problem in those, so i sold mine. buy it! it,s money well spent.
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2004, 09:34:56 AM »
Check on Rimfirecentral.com They have a forum dedicated to the high standard pistols. lots of very good info.
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2004, 01:54:35 PM »
357,
I just bought a High Standard Victor a couple of months ago. I found a good forum and site at http://tm-techmark.com/jspacek/FRNTPAGE.HTM the site is moderated by Jim Spacek. He has written several books about High Standards. There are many knowledgeable posters on the site. These are some great pistols, just a little fussy until you get a magazine tuned just right. Mine will shoot just about anything except for Winchester Xperts or the Federal promo ammo. I don't think it is the pistol I think these cartridges have lousy quality control.
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Offline Paladin

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« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2004, 05:46:42 PM »
becareful, if it sounds like a peach of a deal it might be a lemon. see where it was manufactured, hamdon ct. was the originals, some were made in huston tx. some wre good some not. get the serial number and run it past one of the high standard sights, most of those guys will tell you more than you want to know about it. good luck on your quest.
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« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2004, 11:31:04 AM »
357, Paladin is correct about the Texas pistols, they have a "TX" prefix in the serial number, some of the Texas guns work great some don't. My Victor is a "SH" model which was made in East Hartford, Connecticut made just before the "old" company flopped in the early 1980's. Any High Standard made in CT should be fine. if you follow the advice from the previous posts above.
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2004, 03:32:32 PM »
My Houston Victor does not have a TX prefix in the serial number. It is
stamped on the gun where it was made though.
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