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I recently purchased a S&W M41 and HS Victor. Finally went to the range to try both guns side by side to compare how they shoot using CCI SV, Aguila SE SV, CCI Blazer and Federal Champion ammo. This was done indoors at around 15 yards.
I had to sight in each gun and used a carpeted wooden rest to remove a little of my human error. Didn't have a sand bag rest as that would probably be better. In any case, I sighted both with CCI SV since that's the ammo I heard that both guns really liked.
On the rest, I was able to get a group of around 3/4" with both guns using CCI SV with iron sights. The M41 did not really like any of the other ammo. The Victor was ok with the Aguila SV but didn't like the others either.
When it came to shooting freehand, I found it easier to shoot more accurately with the High Standard Victor even though the gun didn't feel as good in my hand. Might have to do with the sights. I haven't practiced with either gun before. If I had to choose one over the other, it would be the Victor. Its accuracy and ease of shooting better groups and not as ammo sensitive makes it a winner in my book. Only problem is finding magazines for it and learning to release the slide on the right side of the gun and magazine release on the bottom of the handle.
Now for function and reliability, both guns had some issues. Seems the CCI SV had several FTE on the M41. Might need to change to a slightly lighter recoil spring. On the Victor, after inserting the loaded magazine and hitting the slide release, it does not feed the first round unless I help push the slide a little. After that it cycles perfectly while shooting.
Does anyone with a High Standard know how to fix this small issue? Also where can I find a couple more magazines and maybe the barrel weights for the Victor?
I'll post a picture later.
I had to sight in each gun and used a carpeted wooden rest to remove a little of my human error. Didn't have a sand bag rest as that would probably be better. In any case, I sighted both with CCI SV since that's the ammo I heard that both guns really liked.
On the rest, I was able to get a group of around 3/4" with both guns using CCI SV with iron sights. The M41 did not really like any of the other ammo. The Victor was ok with the Aguila SV but didn't like the others either.
When it came to shooting freehand, I found it easier to shoot more accurately with the High Standard Victor even though the gun didn't feel as good in my hand. Might have to do with the sights. I haven't practiced with either gun before. If I had to choose one over the other, it would be the Victor. Its accuracy and ease of shooting better groups and not as ammo sensitive makes it a winner in my book. Only problem is finding magazines for it and learning to release the slide on the right side of the gun and magazine release on the bottom of the handle.
Now for function and reliability, both guns had some issues. Seems the CCI SV had several FTE on the M41. Might need to change to a slightly lighter recoil spring. On the Victor, after inserting the loaded magazine and hitting the slide release, it does not feed the first round unless I help push the slide a little. After that it cycles perfectly while shooting.
Does anyone with a High Standard know how to fix this small issue? Also where can I find a couple more magazines and maybe the barrel weights for the Victor?
I'll post a picture later.
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