[Kerz]

Very unfortunate for sure. The two new Interarms that I purchased worked fine in my Supermatic and with several ammo types as well. Kinda like the Berretta 22 magazine I modified for my Browning Medalist. Works great and with several ammo types but unfortunately another senior member here tried the same with no luck.
Vic

 

[azshot]

I have a long barreled Trophy 106 that shoots more accurately than a lot of rifles. It works fine if you keep it lubed and clean the chamber, with it's factory mag. The aftermarket mag will jam every 3-4 rounds, and I've tried tuning it about 5 times to no avail. I have a 1940s HD Military and it's the opposite, it works best with the aftermarket mag, and not the factory. Wait...maybe I'm getting those two guns backwards. Anyway, I keep the "good" mag in the gun, and hide the other so I don't grab it.

 

[JudgeColt]

The Supermatic Citation was a top of the line High Standard.

The "top of the line" is the Trophy, not the Citation. The Trophy has a high-polish finish, similar to the high-polish finish found on the Python.

 

[JudgeColt]

One other thing...DO NOT dry fire your High Standard without a snapcap or a #6 (the yellow one) drywall anchor. The firing pin will put a small ding on the mouth of the chamber and problems will multiply.

Over the decades, I have had a lot of High Standard pistols of all vintages, and in NOT ONE did the firing pin reach the chamber mouth. I know of no "modern" rimfire that is designed so that the firing pin will reach the chamber mouth. Were it not so, those designs that do not lock the slide back after the last round is fired would have damaged chamber mouths.

"Snap Caps" might be a good idea to prevent firing pin breakage on some rimfire guns prone to it due to the design of the firing pin (sharp corners, etc.), but they are not necessary to prevent the firing pin from striking the chamber mouth.

 

[Kerz]

The "top of the line" is the Trophy, not the Citation. The Trophy has a high-polish finish, similar to the high-polish finish found on the Python.

Judge I agree but Mark said "a" not "the" top of the line.
Vic

 

[MarkInTx]

Over the decades, I have had a lot of High Standard pistols of all vintages, and in NOT ONE did the firing pin reach the chamber mouth. I know of no "modern" rimfire that is designed so that the firing pin will reach the chamber mouth. Were it not so, those designs that do not lock the slide back after the last round is fired would have damaged chamber mouths.

"Snap Caps" might be a good idea to prevent firing pin breakage on some rimfire guns prone to it due to the design of the firing pin (sharp corners, etc.), but they are not necessary to prevent the firing pin from striking the chamber mouth.

I have not owned that many High Standards but I have owned a couple with dings on the chamber mouth. Maybe caused by replacement firing pins and excessive dry firing? My bad luck? Either way, I'll stick with drywall anchors.

 

[El Bibliotecario]

My one negative comment on these High Standard pistols was that the rear sight offers a recurring opportunity to cut one's palm when cycling the slide.

 

[JudgeColt]

Judge I agree but Mark said "a" not "the" top of the line.

If there are only two models (Citation and Trophy), only one can be the "top of the line." The other is the "lowest model."

 

[JudgeColt]

My one negative comment on these High Standard pistols was that the rear sight offers a recurring opportunity to cut one's palm when cycling the slide.

I assume you mean on those models that have the rear sight mounted on a "saddle" over the rear of the slide. Those are awkward to charge.

Try one of the "Space Guns," which have their rear sight mounted on the barrel, far away from the charging serrations on the slide!

 

[JimK]

Just to note. I purchased a couple of magazines from Interarms last summer. They function just fine, no problems. These magazines have the steel floorplate and red followers.
Vic
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I met the owner of interterms a couple of years ago, he repaired my Dad's HD Military, great guy.

 

[JimK]

I met the owner of interterms a couple of years ago, he repaired my Dad's HD Military, great guy.

He was at one time in management at High Standard.

 

[deserttrans]

My 1968, with original red bottom magazine,

 

[Beecherkid]

Since "Space Guns" were mentioned, I feel required to show my 102 Supermatic Trophy. It shoots better that it looks and is 100% reliable with CCI SV ammo.

 

[Beecherkid]

Sorry about the double picture. I do not know how to edit my posts on this new layout.

 

[JudgeColt]

Wow, I love the "Space Guns," even the snubbies! (Snarkily spoken by the caretaker of a factory-cased 10-inch "Space Gun" Trophy.)

 

[TOMBECK]

Think most of the questions covered. Picked up a 98+% Hamden Military last week for $550. As noted, mag lips are key to feeding problems. The HS area on Rimfire Central can answer many questions fo you. A key factor is ammo - NO hot ammo - use std velocity - Federal or CCI etc. to keep from frame damage

 

[bikerdup]

Just read this reply. I have a Supermatic Trophy (ML variant). The finish is satin blue.