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05-08-2012, 01:38 PM
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High Standard .22 *now with range report*
Is anyone familiar with the High Standard Double Nine? I just picked one up cheap from the LGS. It is nine shot and has a neat pair of fake ivory grips on it, all in all very nice shape. The firing pin is on the hammer and it has w-100 stamped on right side. Looks like a neat old .22 that will be fun to plink with. I get the impression it is the "Red Rider BB Gun" of .22 revolvers.
I know, it didn't happen unless pics are provided...I'll post some next week.
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Reason: range report
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05-08-2012, 01:50 PM
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A Double-Nine was the first handgun I ever bought with my own money and my parents' permission. 1958 or 1959, I think, when I was 13 or 14. It was a great learning gun, and I am sorry I let it get away from me years ago at a time when I thought I was done with guns. Live and learn.
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05-08-2012, 02:05 PM
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Very fun, well built guns that have a HORRIBLE double action trigger.
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05-08-2012, 09:09 PM
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My first handgun I ever shot. My dad bought it when he was in the Army. I carried that thing everywhere in the woods on my parents place growing up. Dads was just like you describe with the faux Ivory grips and a W100. Rimfire Central has a forum for High Standards with lots of good info.
The single action is great, double is long and heavy. Good little guns. If I ever come across another one I plan to buy it.
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05-08-2012, 09:29 PM
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Got one in 1967. see story about 22 shots and the two blue grouse.
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05-09-2012, 07:00 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll post some pics and a range report after I get a chance to shoot it.
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05-09-2012, 01:05 PM
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05-09-2012, 07:40 PM
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Wundudnee,
Great photos and cool guns. I paid $130 plus tax. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price.
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05-15-2012, 01:05 PM
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Range report and pics
Neat old gun. Shoots to point of aim at 10 yds and having 9 shots is a bonus. Single action pull is very acceptable and double action is somewhat of a chore, but certainly usable if a herd of chipmunks decide to attack.
Grips require 2 screwdrivers to remove as the escutcheon/nut just spins unless a screwdriver is used in the escutcheon slot.
Grips look nice and are comfortable even though they are some sort of plastic. The medallions in the grips are cool. An eagle and "High Standard". Hammer and trigger are case colored and look great. Firing pin is integral to the hammer. The receiver is some sort of cast aluminum...about the only downside to a well made gun. The quality of the bluing on the barrel and cylinder is excellent. This little gun points very well.
It will be a great gun to teach youngsters safe handgun handling and marksmanship, and fun for everyone to plink with.
The barrel is pinned and the cylinder is recessed! haha
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05-15-2012, 01:17 PM
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You got yourself a bargain and a lot of fun !!
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05-15-2012, 03:55 PM
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Oh my! TOO much want! :drool:
That's a real beauty right there.
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