The High Standard Riot Gun rode in various Sumter County patrol units over the years. (Plains, home of the despicable Jimmah Cah-tuh, is in Sumter Co. Americus is the County Seat) Eight or ten years back, the Sumter Co SO traded a bunch of riot guns to the same dealer. There were a couple of HS, three or four 870s, and a couple of S&W riot guns. The High Standards looked better and had a steel receiver, so I bought one for $150 OTD. I wish now I had bought the other one. As a related note, a few years back Americus suffered a devastating tornado. It destroyed the hospital and a bunch of homes and businesses. By dark, looters were beginning to gather and move into the area. The Sheriff, a former State Trooper I had known back in the day, sent out word that looting would not be tolerated, and that his deputies were ordered to shoot looters in the act. Any one who knows the Sheriff knew he meant what he said. The gangs very quickly dispersed.
Anyhow, I'm always on the lookout for a quality gun at a cheap price. Knowing something of the history of a gun means a good bit to me, also. I know the old adage about "buy the gun, not the story," but I feel like I got the guns at a bargain and the story as a bonus. Oh, the Flower Bed is just to demonstrate my kinder, gentler side.
