MODEL 41 vs Victor

[Beecherkid]

I had a side X side comparison shoot this morning between my High Standard Victor and my Smith & Wesson Model 41.

The targets are 2" swinging steel plates @ 25yds, with arm rest.

The results after 200 rounds was inconclusive and the test must be redone many times again. Both pistols performed flawlessly.

 

[silverstateS&W]

you should try them both on paper.
I shot a HS in college (70's)while the Ohio state team shot 41's.
both are exceptional.
if its a question on which to buy...
victor might be cheaper
41 mags still available-HS a little tougher.
right side slide release on HS has always been odd, but i LOVE high standards.
i see them at what seems reasonable prices these days(under $800)
fairly regularly and wich i could justify another one.
numrich has some SILE tgt grips for HS under $50
good luck either way
larry in Reno

 

[loeman]

I have both of these guns. My Victor is from the late 1970's and my Md 41 is from about 1970. I love both of these guns and cannot tell you that one is better than the other. But I can say that both are fine .22s that I'm very happy and proud to own. I was lucky very recently to find a factory mag. for my Victor at an estate auction for $25. I look forward to more reports from your tests.

 

[Beecherkid]

you should try them both on paper.
I shot a HS in college (70's)while the Ohio state team shot 41's.
both are exceptional.
if its a question on which to buy...
victor might be cheaper
41 mags still available-HS a little tougher.
right side slide release on HS has always been odd, but i LOVE high standards.
i see them at what seems reasonable prices these days(under $800)
fairly regularly and wich i could justify another one.
numrich has some SILE tgt grips for HS under $50
good luck either way
larry in Reno

I've shot these at paper many times...Today was just a play day.

 

[Beecherkid]

I have both of these guns. My Victor is from the late 1970's and my Md 41 is from about 1970. I love both of these guns and cannot tell you that one is better than the other. But I can say that both are fine .22s that I'm very happy and proud to own. I was lucky very recently to find a factory mag. for my Victor at an estate auction for $25. I look forward to more reports from your tests.

These pistols are 1978 & 1979 respectively.

That was a super find on the H.S. magazine. I NEVER get good deals on any thing. LOL.

I'm retired and shoot at home almost every day, so I have to do little things like this to keep it interesting.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Tried them both, the Victor felt better, pointed more naturally for me.

 

[Jim Watson]

Mine is a mere schmere Citation, but I really like it.
About 30% finish, but with scope and iron sight barrels, it is very accurate and comfortable to my 1911 molded hands.
Magazines are the hangup, I paid an extortionate amount for three extra Texas magazines so I could shoot a stage of Steel Challenge without reloading.

My M41 is prettier and you can still get magazines without too much fuss. But the grip is a bit straight.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

I collect S&W 41s, 46s, 41-1s, and 52s and started Bullseye with a 41. Later tried a HS Victor and was using a military built 1911 for midrange and 45. Victor grip gave me better control over 41. Then picked up a 1911 with Kart upper and settled there. I do prefer my little S&W 46 5" electroless nickel for field carry. All are winners in my book.

 

[MixmodelA]

I have them both. They look good, feel good and shoot very good!! They are keepers. Thanks! Mick

 

[4barrel]

I collect S&W 41s, 46s, 41-1s, and 52s and started Bullseye with a 41. Later tried a HS Victor and was using a military built 1911 for midrange and 45. Victor grip gave me better control over 41. Then picked up a 1911 with Kart upper and settled there. I do prefer my little S&W 46 5" electroless nickel for field carry. All are winners in my book.

I have a new old stock with spare parts and 2 mags.

 

[4barrel]

I also dig the Victors.

 

[wproct]

I have fairly large hands and I always felt that the High Standard military grip frame is more comfortable than that of the model 41. Also, even though the trigger on my model 41 is very nice, I always felt that the High Standard trigger was nicer. However, both are very nice pistols and either is a pleasure to own and shoot.

 

[sceva]

Can't say about a Victor but I did have an East Hartford, Citation before getting a Mod 41. I prefer the 41 myself.
Also, in my opinion, with the Mod 41 you don't need to worry about a cracked frame like you do with the Hi-Standard Military frames

 

[Jdavis]

I owned a 41 but let it get away from me years ago and still would like to get another. I current have a High Standard (Hamden) 107 Citation that is excellent condition that I am very satisfied with. While not a Victor, it does share the same great trigger that the military H.S pistols are known for and shoots very well. Although factory magazines can be difficult to find I am fortunate to have 3. Cracked frames are only a problem is you shoot anything over standard velocity (1080 FPS) ammo.

 

[BB57]

I'm also a fan of the Victor.

 

[H Richard]

I did this same comparison back in the 80's. Each gun has it's plus and minus. The trigger on the HS Victor sold me. I owned that Victor from 1983 until last month, 36 years.

 

[bigggbbruce]

The results after 200 rounds was inconclusive and the test must be redone many times again.

Yeah, that's the problem with most of my testing as well..

 

[Barrie]

Most of my medical tests I do NoT like the answers I get from My Dr's what do you mean I cannot live forever?

 

[jmcisc]

I had a side X side comparison shoot this morning between my High Standard Victor and my Smith & Wesson Model 41.

The targets are 2" swinging steel plates @ 25yds, with arm rest.

The results after 200 rounds was inconclusive and the test must be redone many times again. Both pistols performed flawlessly.

I don't own a Victor, but I do have several 41s and a couple of Supermatic Citations. I seem to be a little more accurate with the 41s, but I wouldn't sell or trade any of them.

 

[kidcom]

I've never owned a Victor but I did own a Supermatic Trophy Military 107. What a shooter. However, I was an even bigger S&W 41 fan way back then (late 60s - early 70s) and I still am.