A Day at the Range with Puma Guy

[WildBill]

This is a picture taken last year when Puma Guy and I met at the PSC Range for a morning shoot.
It was a pistol day when I brought some of my Colts. He got to try a few guns that he hadn't shot before.
I got to shoot some of his also.

[jrs_diesel]

What is that pistol 2nd from the left with the odd grip?

I have seen some before (CG Academy), and recall they were used for competition shooting and were small caliber, but can't remember much about them beyond that.

[chasfm11]

I'm not a wheel gun guy but think that I recognize the gun in the center as a Hi-Standard Trophy .22. That is because I have one very similar to it.

[Nuts]

What is that pistol 2nd from the left with the odd grip?

I have seen some before (CG Academy), and recall they were used for competition shooting and were small caliber, but can't remember much about them beyond that.

Looks like a Tompson Contender. I've seen them chambered in all kinds of crazy wildcats. I had one in 6mm/223 That I used for pistol deer hunts on the west coast.

[WildBill]

What is that pistol 2nd from the left with the odd grip?

I have seen some before (CG Academy), and recall they were used for competition shooting and were small caliber, but can't remember much about them beyond that.

Looks like a Tompson Contender. I've seen them chambered in all kinds of crazy wildcats. I had one in 6mm/223 That I used for pistol deer hunts on the west coast.

This is not a Thompson Contender. It is a .22LR Hammerli Model 105 Free Pistol. They were very popular in Olympic Competitions in the 1960s and 70s.

[Nuts]

My bad. My t/c had the same grip. From that angle the only thing I see that is different is the trigger guard.

[WildBill]

My bad. My t/c had the same grip. From that angle the only thing I see that is different is the trigger guard.

A friend of mine has a T/C with many different barrels. They do have a similar appearance.
Another difference in appearance is the lever coming out at the bottom of the grip.
This pistol doesn't break open like the T/C.
The lever opens and closes the breach in order to load a round of ammunition.

[WildBill]

I'm not a wheel gun guy but think that I recognize the gun in the center as a Hi-Standard Trophy .22. That is because I have one very similar to it.

That is correct! This model is known as the Military Supermatic Trophy. Supposedly for the 1911 style grip. It didn't seem like that to me.
I wish I could shoot my 1911 like I can the High Standard.

[John Galt]

I believe I see a Colt Python. Very nice.

[WildBill]

I believe I see a Colt Python. Very nice.

Correct, it is very nice, with a 4" barrel.