The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Hi Standard handguns, still known for quality?

car · February 14, 2013, 10:51 AM

There was a lot of handwork involved in making the old Hi-Standard pistols, I doubt if one could replicate that today and keep the price reasonable.

The newer pistols should be considered a base starting point and then get a competent gunsmith to sort it out for you. A well sorted out Hi-Standard target pistol is tough to beat.

Hi-Standard at one time offered a factory service where a well experienced gunsmith would tune the pistol for the customer before delivery at extra cost. I don't know if that service is still available, but if it is, I would take advantage of it.

I have an old Hi-Standard Victor, and in my 35 years of shooting, I still have yet to shoot an .22 pistol that is better.

February 14, 2013, 10:51 AM	#7
car Member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 60	There was a lot of handwork involved in making the old Hi-Standard pistols, I doubt if one could replicate that today and keep the price reasonable. The newer pistols should be considered a base starting point and then get a competent gunsmith to sort it out for you. A well sorted out Hi-Standard target pistol is tough to beat. Hi-Standard at one time offered a factory service where a well experienced gunsmith would tune the pistol for the customer before delivery at extra cost. I don't know if that service is still available, but if it is, I would take advantage of it. I have an old Hi-Standard Victor, and in my 35 years of shooting, I still have yet to shoot an .22 pistol that is better. Last edited by car; February 14, 2013 at 11:01 AM.