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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In the 1950s, High Standard adapted their premium target pistols for use with .22 Short cartridges to compete in Olympic rapid-fire shooting events, which were dominated by European-made pistols at the time. In 1960, American shooter Bill McMillan won the rapid-fire competition at the Rome Olympics using a High Standard pistol, cementing the company's reputation in the sport. To commemorate McMillan's achievement, High Standard released a special edition of their pi …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The High Standard target pistols were manufactured in a variety of models in .22 Short and .22 Long Rifle chamberings for use in competition. One selling point was the similarity in grip angle and manual safety location to the M1911A1 series, a pistol common in service pistol competition. Manufactured from 1926 until 2018, High Standards are generally regarded as a classic .22 target pistol and were common in national-level NRA Bullseye match shooting. Popular model …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: High Standard produced various revolver models chambered in .22 Short, .22 Long Rifle, and .22 Magnum from 1955 until the mid-1980s. In 1957, new models and finishes were introduced, including a two-inch snubnosed with a round butt, a Western model, and the popular "Sentinel" model, which had a 9-shot cylinder. High Standard revolvers are known for their excellent value for money, and popular models included the "JC Higgins Model 88" sold by Sears and the "Sentinel" sold …