Videos tagged with High Standard HDM

This video details the history and significance of the Hi-Standard Model B pistol. It highlights its development as a contender to the Colt Woodsman, its adoption by the US military for training during WWII, and its evolution into variants like the HDM and the integrally suppressed HDMS used by the OSS. The pistol's technical features, including its blowback action and grip angle, are also discussed.

This video explores the historical High-Standard HDM pistol, originally designed for the OSS and later adopted by various US government agencies including the CIA, Marines, and U2 pilots. The creator then showcases a modern interpretation of this platform, built using a 1950s High-Standard Sport King pistol and an AMTAC Fire Ant suppressor. The build's feasibility is credited to BarrelThreading.com.

This guide details the operation of the High Standard HDM suppressed .22 LR pistol, famously used by the OSS in WWII. It covers the location and function of the controls, including the 1911-style thumb safety and heel-mounted magazine release. The video emphasizes its blowback semi-auto action and 10-round capacity, offering insights from Larry Vickers on its historical significance and practical handling.