bobski
Hunter
the famous manufacturer of match 22 pistols is closing its doors again. all orders have been canceled and waiting customers are being refunded. 1994-2018.
24 years.
sad day.
24 years.
sad day.
houston high standard closing its doors
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SAJohn
Hunter
Indeed a sad day.
As a 7th grader, I learned bulls eye pistol target shooting at Ft. Ord's indoor .22 shooting range. They furnished the firearms plus 100 rounds of .22's per day and NRA 25 yard pistol and rifle targets for free. The pistols were 1940's/1950's Hi-Standards that were very accurate. I cannot remember a single stove pipe or fail to fire with them.
They also had iron sighted .22 target rifles with slings and mats. Any type of military I.D. was honored including dependent kids (with an adult), wives, retired, and even veterans who were subject to recall.
Can you imagine our military today issuing firearms and ammunition to 12 year olds.
John
As a 7th grader, I learned bulls eye pistol target shooting at Ft. Ord's indoor .22 shooting range. They furnished the firearms plus 100 rounds of .22's per day and NRA 25 yard pistol and rifle targets for free. The pistols were 1940's/1950's Hi-Standards that were very accurate. I cannot remember a single stove pipe or fail to fire with them.
They also had iron sighted .22 target rifles with slings and mats. Any type of military I.D. was honored including dependent kids (with an adult), wives, retired, and even veterans who were subject to recall.
Can you imagine our military today issuing firearms and ammunition to 12 year olds.
John
blackhawknj
Buckeye
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I learned to shoot a pistol practicing Bullseye with my Hamden High Standard Victor.
Today's military doesn't even like to issue SOLDIERS with firearms and ammunition.
Today's military doesn't even like to issue SOLDIERS with firearms and ammunition.
Sad to hear it "again" , we go back to the day when they moved from Hamden, to East Hartford, learned a LOT form Mr Bob Shea back then, and our time at Camp Perry, in the early,mid 70's.......
wonder if Gordon Elliotts outfit will still be making parts for them,,,,,wish I had a nickel for every High Standard our shop worked on, as we did their 'warranty repair' back then..........NOTHING shot MORE accurate than they did back then... 8) :roll: :wink:
wonder if Gordon Elliotts outfit will still be making parts for them,,,,,wish I had a nickel for every High Standard our shop worked on, as we did their 'warranty repair' back then..........NOTHING shot MORE accurate than they did back then... 8) :roll: :wink:
It's sad that they are no more, but I've never laid eyes on a Houston version that I can recall, & I visit a lot of gun shops. Sadder still, is the fact that they've failed other times as well.
The 1960 & 70's Trophies, Citations, & Victors were the standard by which all others were judged. Folks that haven't had a chance to shoot one are missing out.
The 1960 & 70's Trophies, Citations, & Victors were the standard by which all others were judged. Folks that haven't had a chance to shoot one are missing out.
contender
Ruger Guru
That's tough.
High Standard,, back in the day,,, the original ones,,,, are not only excellent shooters,,, they are desirable collectable pieces. Their quality is excellent,,, but they lost a lot when Bill Ruger came along,,, built a good quality .22 that sold for less than it cost to make a HS. Stamping & casting,,, vs machining saved expenses,,, and as such,,, Bill was able to sell a lot of gun for little money.
I own a handful of High Standards,,,and they are excellent shooters. A lot trickier to work on internally,,, and yet,,, the quality is excellent. It was when gunsmiths worked in the factories,,, & not assemblers.
Dan, it's funny you mentioned Bob Shea. I met him a few times & the man's knowledge was astounding. When I think of HS,,, I recall my conversations with him.
The Houston group,,, built a good gun,,, yet many felt they "just weren't the same" and didn't support them. And again,,, the cost to buy a HS vs Ruger, Buckmarks, etc,, makes a difference to the average Joe on the street.
Economics,,, plain & simple.
High Standard,, back in the day,,, the original ones,,,, are not only excellent shooters,,, they are desirable collectable pieces. Their quality is excellent,,, but they lost a lot when Bill Ruger came along,,, built a good quality .22 that sold for less than it cost to make a HS. Stamping & casting,,, vs machining saved expenses,,, and as such,,, Bill was able to sell a lot of gun for little money.
I own a handful of High Standards,,,and they are excellent shooters. A lot trickier to work on internally,,, and yet,,, the quality is excellent. It was when gunsmiths worked in the factories,,, & not assemblers.
Dan, it's funny you mentioned Bob Shea. I met him a few times & the man's knowledge was astounding. When I think of HS,,, I recall my conversations with him.
The Houston group,,, built a good gun,,, yet many felt they "just weren't the same" and didn't support them. And again,,, the cost to buy a HS vs Ruger, Buckmarks, etc,, makes a difference to the average Joe on the street.
Economics,,, plain & simple.
OP
bobski
Hunter
sadly, bob shea died a few years ago. last of the legends.
Carrij
Bearcat
Back in the late 60's I had a HD Military that I used shooting bullseye. At the time I lived in western Mass and drove down to Hamden, CT to their plant with the gun. Walked in, asked if they would give the gun a once over, bought a couple extra magazines and left with the gun tuned, all for about $25 if I remember correctly. Try doing something like that today.
