Just bought my first pistol today!

[canoetrpr]

I'm pretty darn thrilled. I always thought my first pistol would be a 9mm but I've learned that starting with .22 in both rifle and pistol makes a lot of sense and does not burn a hole in the pocket.

Just purchased a High Standard Trophy .22 from a friend and club member today. It is a fantastic Hamden pistol in mint condition. Cost me more than a new Ruger or Buckmark but this seems like one heck of a pistol. Really like the weight - feels like a 1911 (he had a 1911 that I was able to grip side by side to compare).

Now the waiting for the transfer begins ... .what a silly @#$^% process!

 

[Ancalagon]

I heard good things about the high standard .22 pistols, I hope they pan out for you

 

[kstarev]

Congrats on your new purchase. Enjoy!

 

[Boomer74]

Like this one ? If so, cool pistol... Enjoy & welcome !

 

[Skinny 1950]

It is a classic so you can't go wrong, get some good groups.

 

[canoetrpr]

Boomer74 - yes that is exactly it! Called the CFO and did my end of the transfer. Lets see how long it takes!

 

[Cocked&Locked]

I have an old one my grandfather competed with. Has a truly amazing trigger. They shoot very well, but you might be wise to avoid HV ammo. Thats a newer one, so i can't comment, but some of the originals where sprung for target velocity fodder, and High or hyper velocity rounds can batter the slide something fierce.

You will love it, very accurate gun, and yes, they do feel 1911ish don't they

 

[TheWharGoul]

I have an old one my grandfather competed with. Has a truly amazing trigger. They shoot very well, but you might be wise to avoid HV ammo. Thats a newer one, so i can't comment, but some of the originals where sprung for target velocity fodder, and High or hyper velocity rounds can batter the slide something fierce.

You will love it, very accurate gun, and yes, they do feel 1911ish don't they

Yup, if its an oldie DO NOT shoot High Velocity ammo through it, I know its cheap and wonderful but I've seen more than one cracked frame on old HS' due to lots of HV ammo. Standard Velocity, CCI Standard, PMC Scoremaster etc etc...

 

[canoetrpr]

Yes it is an older one and the current owner who has had it for a while has been shooting standard velocity. More expensive but we are talking 22lr prices here ;-)