P22 saga continues

CLASS3NH · January 16th, 2006, 09:38 PM

Ok........so it's not the P22, but what the heck. I went back to the Store.. plunked down the Walther with paperwork, and got another itme in return..
A High Standard Model 107 Supermatic Citation Military Model 5.5 inch BBL.........got it for 295.00

Checked out GA and they're selling for a lot more than that for sure..
I found, thru inventory , the gun had been sitting since 5/00 without a buyer.(it was priced at 395.00 in 2000)....They had recently marked it down from 395.00 to 295.00 to move it, as nobody wanted it/ wasn't generating interest.. sooooooooo I thought, "why not" what do i have to lose? I can always bring it back if it has serious issues like the Walther.

..Besides.......Steve (my son) took a real shine to it, after picking the brains of a couple of my Co-workers/cohorts.. To Steve, in his mind, it was either the Ruger KMK 512......or this High Standard.. He thought the Citation was a better investment on a target grade gun.

Just a couple of guides to go on in prices

:http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976562350.htm

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976541818.htm

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976667973.htm

Bud White · January 16th, 2006, 09:46 PM

Dont know much about them but good looking gun

hope this one runs for ya

P95Carry · January 16th, 2006, 09:56 PM

DAMN Bob and double DAMN! Man have you ever got a keeper there! Sheesh - to use an English word - man was that ever ''jammy'' LOL!

The Citation was back in my bullseye 22 days up top of the league - and still is I'd say. I had a Walther GSP for my 22 target and that was pretty ''up there'' too.

I forget mag capacity now on Hi-Standard - may be only 5 which is only a prob if shooting pins and stuff.

Heck - put into current values, re what it was - this is a $500 plus gun. Has to be.

Congrats dude - you have snagged what should be a diamond, as long as mechanics all good.

I shall expect (mandated) a full report from you or Steve - or both

CLASS3NH · January 16th, 2006, 10:06 PM

LOL............Steve picked it out, by process of elimination......... the Citation has a 9- 10 round cap in the mag... He looked at the 22/45 (249.95) and thought about the stainless MkII Ruger as well (it was 285.00 as new in box....less 10% retails here for 389.95) He then looked at the Buckmark..(250.00 used).....passed on it........then looked at the High Standard Citation (as he likes the feel of the ergonomics of the 1911 grip (as is the 22/45 and the Citation Military).
he chose the HS cuz of the 100.00 off Used gun price of 395.00 LOL.........said he can always make his $$ back......or just hang on to it and shoot the Jimminies out of it......... He says "Dad, I can't wait to shoot this" He wanted to go shoot it right after we came home LOL. loves the look and feel of it so far.. LOL......
Gun was made mid to late 70s....and discontinued in 1981.. Hope it shoots as good as it looks.............about 90% finish on the gun.. and we have plenty of mags in stock.. LOL ( I scrounged them up too)

P95Carry · January 16th, 2006, 10:14 PM

Mags too - geez Bob - and as for finish, hey as long as internals will see it thru another 10K or so - you're good!

<disappears - muttering at some folk's good luck

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CLASS3NH · January 16th, 2006, 10:23 PM

Heyyyy now wait a sec.. <tappin foot. I'm still lookin for that Enfield you want LOL You'd be broke if you lived up here...........
Yesterday, I met an old friend from my earlier days at another Shop I worked at.............He stood there, listening as I sold a customer a XD-40......... I noticed him and replied "hi John' as his nems is........he said "gawwwd Bob...........you're still the same person........truthful and honest you should be sellin cars" I almost fell over laughing.. i told John that I'd be broke, cuz I'm TOO honest LOL
Gonna take that Citation apart tobight,, and see how clean she really is.

P95Carry · January 16th, 2006, 10:27 PM

Haha - well yeah, that Enfield might be a long time comin', I know that.

I am going to Tulsa Gun Show beginning of April - heaven knows what I might bring back!!!

You selling cars - heck you can't do that as an honest Joe - it won't work

Right - you'd be broke (sorry - broker! LOL ).

CLASS3NH · January 16th, 2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P95Carry

Haha - well yeah, that Enfield might be a long time comin', I know that.

We have 4 of em in stock right now...........and a couple of SKS carbines (short BBLs made by Norinco)
They're calling out to you my friend !

rocky · January 16th, 2006, 10:33 PM

Talk about trading up. The Hi standard is a great semi. built beautifully and should last a long time. Only disadvantage may be the sights.

Bud White · January 16th, 2006, 10:33 PM

I know id be broke if i lived there

January 16th, 2006, 09:56 PM	#3
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	DAMN Bob and double DAMN! Man have you ever got a keeper there! Sheesh - to use an English word - man was that ever ''jammy'' LOL! The Citation was back in my bullseye 22 days up top of the league - and still is I'd say. I had a Walther GSP for my 22 target and that was pretty ''up there'' too. I forget mag capacity now on Hi-Standard - may be only 5 which is only a prob if shooting pins and stuff. Heck - put into current values, re what it was - this is a $500 plus gun. Has to be. Congrats dude - you have snagged what should be a diamond, as long as mechanics all good. I shall expect (mandated) a full report from you or Steve - or both __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 16th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#4
CLASS3NH VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 2,565	LOL............Steve picked it out, by process of elimination......... the Citation has a 9- 10 round cap in the mag... He looked at the 22/45 (249.95) and thought about the stainless MkII Ruger as well (it was 285.00 as new in box....less 10% retails here for 389.95) He then looked at the Buckmark..(250.00 used).....passed on it........then looked at the High Standard Citation (as he likes the feel of the ergonomics of the 1911 grip (as is the 22/45 and the Citation Military). he chose the HS cuz of the 100.00 off Used gun price of 395.00 LOL.........said he can always make his $$ back......or just hang on to it and shoot the Jimminies out of it......... He says "Dad, I can't wait to shoot this" He wanted to go shoot it right after we came home LOL. loves the look and feel of it so far.. LOL...... Gun was made mid to late 70s....and discontinued in 1981.. Hope it shoots as good as it looks.............about 90% finish on the gun.. and we have plenty of mags in stock.. LOL ( I scrounged them up too) __________________ Why Waltz when you can Rock-N-Roll

January 16th, 2006, 10:14 PM	#5
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Mags too - geez Bob - and as for finish, hey as long as internals will see it thru another 10K or so - you're good! <disappears - muttering at some folk's good luck > __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 16th, 2006, 10:23 PM	#6
CLASS3NH VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 2,565	Heyyyy now wait a sec.. <tappin foot. I'm still lookin for that Enfield you want LOL You'd be broke if you lived up here........... Yesterday, I met an old friend from my earlier days at another Shop I worked at.............He stood there, listening as I sold a customer a XD-40......... I noticed him and replied "hi John' as his nems is........he said "gawwwd Bob...........you're still the same person........truthful and honest you should be sellin cars" I almost fell over laughing.. i told John that I'd be broke, cuz I'm TOO honest LOL Gonna take that Citation apart tobight,, and see how clean she really is. __________________ Why Waltz when you can Rock-N-Roll

January 16th, 2006, 10:27 PM	#7
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Haha - well yeah, that Enfield might be a long time comin', I know that. I am going to Tulsa Gun Show beginning of April - heaven knows what I might bring back!!! You selling cars - heck you can't do that as an honest Joe - it won't work Right - you'd be broke (sorry - broker! LOL ). __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 16th, 2006, 09:46 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Dont know much about them but good looking gun hope this one runs for ya

January 16th, 2006, 10:33 PM	#9
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	Talk about trading up. The Hi standard is a great semi. built beautifully and should last a long time. Only disadvantage may be the sights.

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