High Standard .22 pistol

High Standard target pistols were manufactured in a variety of models in .22 Short and .22 Long Rifle chamberings for use in competition. One selling point was the similarity in grip angle and manual safety location to the M1911A1 series, a pistol common in service pistol competition. Manufactured from 1926 until 2018, High Standards are generally regarded as a classic .22 target pistol, and were common in national-level NRA Bullseye match shooting. Popular models include the High Standard Victor, Supermatic and Supermatic Trophy, and Olympic. Today, High Standards are popular among gun collectors.[1]

High Standard Supermatic Trophy
TypePistol
Place of origin United States
Production history
ManufacturerHigh Standard Manufacturing Company
Specifications
Mass46 oz (empty)
Length9.9 inches
Barrel length5.5 inches
Height5.5 inches

Caliber.22 LR
ActionSingle Action Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity920-1048 ft/s
Feed system10 round box
SightsForward blade, rear notch (adjustable) Drilled for scope

A variant of the World War II-era High Standard target pistol was used as the basis for the High Standard HDM suppressed military model used by the Office of Strategic Services and later the US Military and Central Intelligence Agency.

High Standard Victor

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References

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  1. ^ "Best .22 Pistol Options Available Today". Gun Digest.