Coulldn't find any Smiths so I jumped in

[Biginge]

for a High Standard Supermatic Citation, manufactured in 1966 with both weights and compensator. Ole thing is just about like new. Sorry about the pics, they don't do it justice.

It will get to compete with my 41's on the next range outing. I know nothing about these except what I have read this evening.

Any input apprecitated.

 

[steamloco76]

The Supermatic AKA Space Gun is one of the finest target pistols ever manufactured in the USA. They hold their own against the vaunted Model 41 Smith and look way cool doing it.

 

[chief38]

I could never quite understand why Hi Standard located the controls where they did (non traditional to say the least), but I will say it is a finely made target pistol and as accurate as hell. I have the M41, but there is no doubt the Hi Standards will shoot just as well. Enjoy it!!

Chief38

 

[Biginge]

Boys,

I forgot to mention that this came in a nicely padded case. While I don't think it is part of a pkg. from High Standard, interestingly, it had a cleaning rod, tips, and allen wrenchs to use on weights and compensator. Also in the case was a old metal can of Hoppes Lube that had a .24 cent price tag attached. It is from Globe Department, whatever that is? I don't remember gun oil ever being that cheap (1966).

 

[Florida Guy]

I've never seen any HS come with a padded case, except maybe the newer 10X model. Always a cardboard box.
Also have never seen them come with any cleaning tools except one for the compensator, along with the two hex wrenches.
I have read many people remove the compensator, as it gets dirty pretty fast and they're not easy to clean. Accuracy does not suffer with it off.
This website has a lot of info that may be of interest to you:
Hi Standard Information
John Stimson has a wonderful knowledge of all High Standards, and is very helpful if you have any questions.

 

[jaykellogg]

In the '70's I could not find a S&W model 41 so I bought a High Standard Victor Military. It has the same grip dimensions as the 1911. At the time I would have preferred the S&W, but later I appreciated that I had a very good target pistol. When I quit competition I sold the Victor and have regretted it since. Recently I acquired another, but this is newer and was made in Houston, TX. I still have mixed feelings about it.

Old High Standards rock!

 

[Cyrano]

I learned to shoot on the older version: the Hi Standard Supermatic, Model S 101, with the two holes in the barrel on either side of the front sight. It was very accurate, but I traded it in on a Model 41 and my scores went up about 10 points on the National Match Course. I think the inherent accuracy of the two pistols is about the same, but the Smith was a little more ergonomic for me. It took a little getting used to, however: the slide on the Smith was a little heavier and when it slammed shut the gun wobbled a bit more after each shot in timed and rapid fore.

 

[combatmagnum69]

I have a Model 107 Military (Hamden CT gun 1966 model) and being a 1911 fan/owner, like jaykellog says, it is as fine of a .22 target pistol as you can get. I also like the 107 because it does not have the bridge site. And talk about well made...the heft and feel let you know you are holding a "Mans" gun. I also have a Ruger Mark I with a bull barrel, but I like the High Standard and it is not such a bear to take down and clean comparitively. Can't say enough good about these...just like the Python/Model 19 Smith, oft copied but not replicated and not made anymore...

 

[Biginge]

Anyone know how to remove the compensator? Has two allen screws (9 and 3 O'clock) Took them out. It slide forward about 1/2 inch. Removed allen screw from front sight (it does not release the front sight apparently). Now I have a compensator that moves about 1/2 inch and remains on the bbl.

Any suggestions?