I believe the gun's actual designation is "The Victor", not "Victory".
I have a 1980's built High Standard Citation and also a 1980's build Model 41. Both are fine shooters but both have their quirks.
The High Standard magazines need to be lubricated lightly, and the owner's manual tells you so. If not, I found that mine would tend to not feed the rounds properly. Not so with the S&W, but they sometimes have problems with the trigger not re-setting. You must rack the slide again to make it re-set.
The High Standard's problem can be avoided if you follow their recommendation regarding magezine cleaning and lubing. The Model 41's issue is more difficult to understand. My first Model 41 was sold because even a trip to the factory did not cure it. I have known others that could not be cured as well. This is my experience and yours may vary.
Also be advised that new High Standards are built in Houston, Texas unlike those built by the original High Standard Company, which operated first in Hamden and later in East Hartford, Ct.