Is Victory 22 a Worthwhile Purchase?
- Thread starter Narragansett
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I gotta tell you, when I first saw pictures of the Victory when they were introduced, that was my exact feelings. The design just looked disjointed and the shape of the grips just didn't look like they would be comfortable at all. Then I started reading some of the reviews and comments from forum members and I started to get a little interested. Then I visit Brownell's showroom and they have them on special for $100 off retail, and I thought what the heck. Then I shot it, and aftermarket upgrades became available, and I was hooked. Still don't think they are gonna win a beauty contest, but they sure can shoot!
As much as I now love the Victory I can't argue with you on this point. I remember the first time I saw one I thought it was butt-ugly and couldn't envision me ever buying one, but reading the reviews of others on the forum I decided to give it a try.
For background, I have a Hamden-made High Standard Victor and a S&W M41. But, as I've gotten older, these guns have gotten heavier. So now I have a S&W Victory. Added the Tandemkross trigger. I was nervous due to a number of issues a friend had with an earlier Victory but no real issues with mine. Sure, the trigger isn't as good as the Victor (the Victor has the trigger you expect to find when - or if - you end up in heaven) or the M41 (which had a trigger job), but it's good enough for casual Precision Pistol. The one thing I really do not like about it is the grip. But I found someone making 3D-printed target grips that work well.
