I picked up a new Victory this weekend. I certainly didn't need it as I own a model 41 and a couple of Ruger MKII target pistols as well. I just have always had an attraction for .22 semi-auto target pistols. The purpose of the purchase was to use the Victory as a casual plinker that would be accurate but inexpensive and something that I wouldn't have to be super anal about cleaning. This pistol has been quite a surprise as to it's accuracy and reliability. I'm really liking it alot!