So far as I can gather given the scant information that's out there, Don Mitchell, a former president of High Standard, was operating as a firearms importer and distributor when around 1993 he commissioned various High Standard models (notably including the top of the line Victor and Trophy types) to be newly manufactured in stainless steel by Pastucek Industries in Fort Worth. Initially they were marked with both Mitchell's name and "High Standard" (as is the case for the example in the attached photo) until he was enjoined from using the latter. In 1999 Mitchell was convicted of evading payment of his excise taxes, which effectively brought the whole venture to a close.
Owners of these clones by and large speak highly of their accuracy and workmanship. It should be noted, however, that the earliest ones suffered from many small but crucial internal parts (such as the hammer, sear, firing pin, disconnector, ejector, and extractor) not receiving proper heat treatment.
Owners of these clones by and large speak highly of their accuracy and workmanship. It should be noted, however, that the earliest ones suffered from many small but crucial internal parts (such as the hammer, sear, firing pin, disconnector, ejector, and extractor) not receiving proper heat treatment.
