THE ULTIMATE S&W VICTORY - THE FRANKENVICTORY

[@TANDEMKROSS]

Awesome video!! Thanks for the shout outs and for trusting our parts on your SW22! This is one of our favorite guns :)

[@christopherg9806]

Reasons I like your channel, from a professional communicator: 1. You speak clearly, without a lot of aimless rambling, tangents, and awkward silences. You speak fast enough to keep my attention and keep things moving at a good pace. You don't drone or use lots of Umms and Errrs searching for your thoughts. 2. Great subject matter. Although I'm a fan of 1911's, target and plinking .22's are my second favorite, and when my permit arrives, I plan on burning through a lot of rimfire rounds every month. My dad is giving me his Browning Medalist that he used to compete with. (Ever shot one? I'm excited. It looks gorgeous.) 3. You express your opinions clearly, without being obnoxious or denigrating anyone who disagrees. You also speak to the camera as though you're just having a conversation with me, the viewer, not like some wannabe TV host. Authenticity is beats artifice every time. 4. This one might sound weird, but you keep your hands clean. Nothing irks me more than watching a gun video and you see a close-up of some dude's gross, grimy hands. Have people never heard of soap and water? Anyway, my compliments to you on a good job.

[@sawhill729]

I watched this video five times before I went with the build. I only did two things differently. I added the Tandemkross hammer which took it down to under two pounds and a Holosun two moa red dot. Wonderful video, thanks.

[@stanleyguess3841]

I usually don't leave comments, but just bought the Victory in these hard times to even buy anything! I will make several upgrades per your video one step at a time. I don't like the feel of the factory grips, not because of large hands but it just feels to uncomfortable, but first I will change the trigger etc. Thank you so much for your clear and concise video to guide myself and others and good luck with your future videos and competition. I will subscribe to your channel and hope you can reply a some time.

[@therobbyguy]

He inspired me to buy a "used" Racegun build sw22 Victory. TANDEMKROSS was great about customer service and their unconditional lifetime parts guarantee. A new twenty dollar eBay red dot, some TLC, it's back, add the TK thunder hammer and fire starter firing pin, it CHOPS cheep bulk ammo rims much more reliably then shoots an easy 1"@50 with it...and the thing is faster than my finger by far! Loves them "Stangers" too.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

My Victory is my favorite 22 pistol and it is factory stock. Thanks for another great video.

[@sootch00]

Now I need to build one! Lol! Great video brother~

[@chaz720]

I picked up the trigger and the halo and had a chance to shoot it last weekend. Overall the trigger is very nice. The trigger pull weight is consistently just under 2 lbs for me (the gun has a couple thousand rounds through it, so already broken in a bit) and the pre and over travel settings are nice. The halo is pretty simple and works well, but I did notice it makes reassembling the pistol just a hair trickier. It closes off the back of the bolt so you have to raise the lower receiver up in between the halo and the recoil guide rod just right. Not a big deal, just a thing.

[@hankszlenkier8519]

The optics on this build are far from being inexpensive! Great build! I do enjoy your channel.

[@lloydmarks8346]

I have a Performance Center Victory with the following mods: TandemKross trigger, Halo, captured recoil spring, compensator and safety thumb rest. C-More red dot with 8 moa red Issue that I have had is the very weak safety spring allows it to flip on after ever shot. My correction was to put the Cornerstone thumb rest on. One other minor problem is that I have hit the mag release and dropped the mag by accident. Any suggestion as to how to reduce the size of the button would be appreciated. I use FederalAuto Match to shoot Steel Challenge. In 1,000 I had one failure to fire. The RO picked up my round and it had a heavy firing pin strike on it. Accuracy is ridiculous. Using a range bag as a rest, at 35 feet, I can shoot twenty rounds into an area smaller then an inch. I have pictures of it. 22 Plinkster what type of compensator is on this build. Lloyd Michigan

[@lloydmarks8346]

Tandemkross Pro something.

[@metallicsilver]

Do a head-to-head with the new Ruger Mark IV. I'm sure it will have plenty of after market upgrades as well. That would be an awesome 22 target pistols review! Your stock comparison between the two was cool, but I like the options you choose and would love to see what you'd do to bring the Ruger up to this level.

[@AmericanCoinHunting]

Awesome Victory Build video Dave . I now have it saved to My Favorites on You Tube , so I can later reffer to it . Thank you .

[@adaboy4z]

Just bought my victory now I'm gonna order those sweet parts you have! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@willharrison7731]

With Federal ammo (auto match) I've fired 300 rounds without cleaning my S&W 41,Victory 22,Ruger MK 1,2,3 &4 ,...never had a problem.Two great gun companies.Even the Ruger SR22 is fairly good for a plinker.Keep it up & I'll keep trying to understand this new gun slang.

[@kpw528]

6:52 BOOM HEADSHOT!! Lol I had to. That leaf was as accurate as the Victory haha.

[@jacobcarlson4948]

It's safe to say that those safety glasses are leafproof.

[@chofujohn1]

I've also built a semi-custom Victory and love it. It's a great shooter with the Leupold DeltaPoint optic on top and the Tandemkross trigger installed. The suppressor was a waste of money, but that's ok. The Altamont grips are a plus, too.

[@ericsarchive7718]

Purchased the Victory a week ago, because of you. Just purchased the trigger upgrade and Halo today, because of you. Dammit son, you're costing me a bit of money, and you ain't even my kid.

[@albertadon6343]

This video convinced me to buy a SW Victory up here in Canada. I like amateur target shooting with guns that are accessorize so I ordered basically every accessory from Tandemkross and Volquartsen including the same Volquartsen barrel for the Victory. Hopefully they arrive soon, I’m not too crazy about the new Easy Export system for shipments to Canada. I have four other .22 pistols with the Victory trigger paired with the thunder hammer and they make an unbeatable combination. Keep making these videos. Albertadon

[@darrell3118]

I had to send my Victory in to S&W , was junk right out of the box , every 3rd round would jam , even one magazine was junk , couldn't load it was all pinched in and had to send it in too . Love the gun and can't wait to get it back from S&W !!!

[@stevekooy4067]

Got so much info from this video that I went out and bought one! Thanks for the great videos!

[@2fast2block]

I just bought the Performance Victory carbon fiber barrel and added a 2 MOA red dot to it. All done for me already.

[@chriskrauss1982]

thanks for the review plinkster! I've been torn between getting the victory or a mark IV for my wife. That trigger upgrade and volquartsen barrel sold it for me!

[@roberthoffman9334]

Chris Krauss

[@chriskrauss1982]

Did you mean to just type my name?

[@TheViewFromMyOffice]

Just bought my first Victory, love the build and I love the video and tips. looking forward to upgrades. # 1 Trigger. Thanks

[@LAUDENMD]

The Smith & Wesson Model 41 has been tested and rated as a premium weapon “AS IS” out of the box without having to replace the trigger, hand grips, barrel, etc. I imagine that the extra costs to upgrade the VICTORY, Buckmark, and Ruger Mark 4 might wonder if one should buy the Model 41 Even though it is expensive

[@joexg50]

I checked and they don't. Thank you plinky. No problem sr22 i still manage to rack it like I can.

[@johnran6015]

I'm really into these competition 22lr pistols, I'm obsessed with having one now.

[@damiangrouse4564]

It's my understanding 22lr ammo is not really "jacketed" but copper "washed" and or "clad"to run cleaner. The lead/wax bullets do fill the rifling better but the copper clads won't hurt anything.

[@timothyhedges5129]

Nice review! I have a Victory on the way, as well as a fluted Volquartsen barrel for it. The upgrade-ability of this pistol completely sold me. One thing I don't like, however, and which really makes no sense to me.... is why the Volquartsen aftermarket rail does not include a sight notch cut-out, like the original polymer one. Being that the fluted Volquartsen barrel (but not the carbon fiber version) allows for a front site to be mounted to it I just think it would be really REALLY nice if you could take off the red-dot sight in a pinch and still be able to aim properly using just the rail and the front fiber optic.

[@beararmz2nd181]

I have one just as yours with the carbon fiber volquartsen barrel. Trigger an all etc. Only thing you don't have is the new spring from tandemkross that just came out. Yeah I love mine too

[@delholford987]

I see the tennis balls hanging on strings. That’s a lot of fun. I’ve been doing the same thing but with golf balls. As long as I tighten the rear sight properly on my Beretta Neos I do pretty well. Fun stuff. The Smith looks and shoots nice.

[@lionroo]

I got to hold one with the Hex rubbery-feeling grips the other day, Carbon Fiber barrel and a Red Dot. (Show-room, didn't get to fire it, and there was a trigger guard on) But thank you for this review. I'm in love and now have to prepare my wallet! This looks like it'll be "THE" pistol to get into some Bullseye leagues with, without having to step up to Walther GSP levels and "Medalist" level 22LRs. ((Long time fan! Love your work and your voice is soothin' and awesome!))

[@jessepatelive]

Plinkster you are the most helpful dude regarding 22 hand guns. Thanks very much for all of your advice and attention to detail. You Post Super Well made Videos! Jesse Pate

[@texas357]

@ .22 Plinkster! You and Hickok45 are the best!

[@22plinkster]

Caleb Decker no, you're the best!

[@onpsxmember]

@@22plinkster What do you think about the Victory 22 from the Competition Center? How does the trigger compare to yours? Has anything changed about your favourite pistol in the last 3 years? Do you have a video what you changed on your Mark IV and which Mark IV would you choose for target shooting and which for plinking? How much sense makes the longer barrel of the hunter? Mark IV hunter with the target grip is about the same price as the performance center Victory 22. What would you choose?

[@ZachDaddy67]

Nice piece plinkster...picked up a SR1911 Lightweight Commander in OD green, probably going to be sticking with Ruger for a while but that Victory is the cats meow when it comes to 22s. Good stuff man!

[@artderfall]

Bought a Performance Center Victory. Not sure what you would suggest for upgrades for a left-handed shooter. The trigger from S& W is an upgrade. Needed to bend the welded ejector part a tiny amount to correct a problem every 5 shots out of the box. No problems since. Only use, so far, is at the indoor range. No other shooter has a 22... all larger caliber, and they barely aim at huge targets.

[@milgeekmedia]

Those leaves were out to get you, mate! Very enjoyable video and a beautiful backdrop with the Autumnal colours (though I guess, officially, it's now winter). Superb modifications.

[@adamfigueroa1063]

Christmas carols! Use a supressed 22. and shoot steel targets from like 30 feet away. Have a camera near the targets so it would pick up the sound and have less of the suppressed shots sound. DO IT! THE FORCE IS WITH YOU PLINKSTER!

[@SetthehookFishing]

Thanks for the video! Ordered a trigger and credited you. Cant wait to see if it improves my accuracy.

[@lmadden6236]

That's a slick looking pistol. That woodgrain looks awesome.

[@JakeFrame]

Great video. My daughter and I each have one that we shoot in competition. Love the Tandemkross and Volquartsen parts!

[@biagiocozza2933]

Great video Plinkster, love the new Victory. I do like what you have done to it.

[@darceyhutcheson5376]

I would like to own a mark IV .it would take me about 6muonths to be able to buy one and another 4 months before I could go shoot it. Like all your videos.

[@johnclifton7657]

Thanks enjoyed !You answered my question on the trigger, will purchase same.

[@Nostrildomus]

I am new to your sight there Plinkster . You are a very good shot and cover all the details well .I will keep coming back and see what you are up to . The only thing I could see that could be improved is . . . UH . . . Thanks

[@johnpeters6991]

I tried the modded barrel you recommended; Volquartsen fluted. It did not even come close to the accuracy of the factory barrel that came with the victory. I shot it on two separate occasions. Both times the spread was twice the size of shooting with the factory barrel.

[@TimHPop776]

Great build on a 22!! First time to watch these reviews. Super nice!

[@PHXSJAZ]

Great video! I couldn't believe the tirgger is only a $40 upgrade.

[@22plinkster]

PHXSJAZ I know, right!?

[@32icon]

I KNEW you would love this more than your Ruger. :-)

[@stacybrown3714]

I am glad to hear that I can upgrade the extractor. I like to shoot Agila sss with my can on but my Victory doesn't digest them so I went back to the 2206.

[@markhawkins6276]

How would you rate this compared to a S&W Model 41? How about total cost for each? ( I know the model 41 is expensive out of the box)

[@Kevscabinets]

Mark Hawkins I was thinking the same thing ?

[@RobKinneySouthpaw]

So, replace basically everything but the receiver. Got it.

[@bmstylee]

Rob Kinney yeah. my gsg 1911 is like that.

[@jordanlittle5391]

U don't have to make it just like his lol

[@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760]

unfortunately, replacing everything but the receiver is a requirement to accurize most guns. Either you buy a $1000 target gun or you do it yourself, but with few exceptions you end up in the same place.

[@DE-vx2qq]

@@silkcustoms520 we

[@crossmethod23]

It's the American way

[@KurtsSharpeningService]

Can't wait until they start making after market parts for the Mark IV! I purchased the Hunter after watching your vid. I like it very much but kind of wished I would have gotten the victory because after market parts are available now!

[@marcguerino5645]

been waiting for this video, can't wait to put some work into my victory

[@Eric_Schon]

"The S&W Victory is a great firearm... I replaced the trigger, barrel, grips, rail, and extractor..:. lol I like what you have done with it.

[@johndesselle5150]

Eric Schon haha bought a victory the only thing original is the cci ammo that's made for it.

[@genegoodwin8925]

Plinkster, you could go in business modifying .22 pistols. Great job on the SW22 and another great job on the video.

[@HenauderTitzauf]

I have only had my victory for about 6 months. I had a Ruger 22/45 about 10 years ago. I waited for some to build an easy clean semi in .22 lr. Enter the victory. But I hated the Ruger, because of the Cleaning circus that had to be done to clean the pistol. I love the victory very much, oh I only kept the Ruger for about 4 months, someone offered me a decent price, Ruger gone. If Ruger had introduced the mk4 earlier, I probably have got it.

[@texasredbull]

My Victory has had nonstop stove piping issues since I purchased it last year. Returned to S&W two months ago for resolution and have not heard a word about it since.

[@paulbunyun3663]

can you say Ruger, thx

[@BobShollenberger]

So where do I go to purchase the upgrade for a S&W 22 Victory? Bob in Oregon

[@whomagoose6897]

Look up Tandem Kross on the internet. Tandem Kross designed, engineered and manufacturers the Victory trigger. The Tandem Kross Victory triggers are available for the S&W SW-22, Browning Buckmark, Ruger Mk 3 and Mk-4 22/45. Tandem Kross makes the Halo ring that helps to rack the slide. Need to have various gunsmithing screwdrivers, angled picks, locking forceps, a small needle nose pliers, small roll pin punches, plastic tipped tap hammer. Tandem Kross, Midwest Gunworks, Brownells, Striplin Custom Gunworks, MidwayUSA are sources to get parts. Installed all these upgrades in the video and more on a Browning Buckmark. Excellent quality and worth every penny spent. Here's a tip when using the Victory trigger. Press the trigger at the very bottom. Get your finger as low as possible on that trigger. After firing you may notice that the trigger sear has not reset. The perceived feel of the trigger will be lighter. So you will need to get accustomed to separating your finger from the trigger to reset the sear. You will definitely notice a difference with the Tandem Kross Victory trigger installed.

[@UncleSasquatchOutdoors]

Thanks for the Sasquatch plug!

[@rb391]

Great build with a solid foundation! Thanks for the video.

[@mcbrothernuggets1562]

You made my day 22plinkster

[@kenycharles8600]

Miller Lite dropped an ad for their product just as soon as you said "the very first thing that I would do, without a shadow of doubt"- and they edited in a Miller Lite pull top can being opened. Funny !!!

[@JollyDeacs11]

What a remarkable firearm! You know your stuff, great job, I love it more than the Mark 4 now! Cheers.

[@vinnyha5793]

My favorite gun channel...

[@boasecuritytechnologies2153]

You consistently make good videos.

[@bobhennig6597]

The best shooting 22lr pistol I've ever had was a colt Woodsman

[@extec101]

those gripp looks so nice and comfy to hold.

[@TheKajunkat]

get the trigger. It is the best money you will ever spend upgrading a pistol. It actually transforms the whole feel of it. The extractor is a good cheap upgrade as well (I went with the Tandemkross version). I also got the target grips....meh. They really help with hold but the fit and finish is average at best and the price is too high for what you get. They could have done a better job for sure. I am waiting for someone else to come out with some barrels that can be used in target competitions (no flutes and no carbon). Someone needs to come out with some target sights for it too. I put pieces of hockey tape over the firedots so I can see the target.

[@olsonlinda49]

Having trouble with the bolt lock. Pulling back, unloaded with magazine in or out. Linda

[@whydoineedahandle269]

Why do you have the pic rail and then the optic mounted to that? TandemKross offers a plate for mounting directly. Do you like the extra height?

[@deanbarto510]

I had the same gripes about the stock grips and stock trigger. I got the Volquartsen grips as soon as the were available (love them). I discovered the Tandemcross trigger last week and ordered one. I installed the trigger when it arrived, and shot it at the range today. I am absolutely delighted with the Tandemcross trigger. It is a very inexpensive super upgrade to the Victory. I shoot 'L' matches (a type of bullseye) and am sure that the trigger is going to make a very positive difference in my score, and it should match or beat my Ruger.

[@22plinkster]

Dean Barto exactly! For a $40 trigger, it's a huge improvement.

[@CaptainDerp]

The Gear Obsession channel did reviews on the browning buck mark tandem cross trigger and halo awhile back. Good stuff.

[@korsobalias]

They are in stock now!!

[@TartanJack]

I love my Victory. And I can attest that Tandemkross products and their amazing customer service is worth your consideration. I've got their Halo bolt handle and their Game Changer compensator on mine already. I just may have been talked into their trigger now, as well.

[@earlstafford9050]

Question on location of your red Dot? Mounted more mid rail? Is there a reason for that?

[@rvenneman]

Great info. But how is it out of the box? I am torn between the Victory and the Mark IV.

[@robertshinenne1584]

I just put an exact gun together like yours, except my grip is in Blue :D. And, the newer Volquartsen barrel has a pre tapped hole for the front sight now :D.. Thanks for the video:D

[@sirsidfosse1313]

Got the Tandemkross trigger, the nu thunder hammer, extractor, stoned the sear, bent the ejector to correct position. I really am in luv. (Pull under 2lbs).

[@NoKidding66]

Can you explain why you had to bend the ejector?

[@sirsidfosse1313]

@@NoKidding66 mine came with ejector too far inward (rubbing) so I bent it straight. Works fine now. Pdf on Tandemcross site, and vid on youtube.

[@MrShredder183]

I’m like if the victory I’m looking at one other the ruger tactical lV. But not truly trying to do here what you did so my question is does all the victory models come with a rail I don’t know how many models they make of this gun but I seen it at the store today but didn’t look at it because there wasn’t a rail installed already so I was more into the ruger with watching a few of your videos on the victory I clearly want to go with that gun! Thanks any information or extra evidence on this will help out if I get the gun the only upgrade needed is gonna be the rail this will be my varmint gun 😮

[@shanepalmer1252]

What's the advantage of mounting your red dot more forward like u did on the Victory

[@randomhandle]

Not really a Smith and Wesson anymore, is it? Gorgeous gun and nice work on that!

[@nicholasratush7405]

Which barrel is better? Volquartsen Firearms I-Fluted with Thread Cover Stainless Steel Barrel, Ridge-Lite™ SW22® Victory™ Barrel Upgrade by Tactical Solutions or Volquartsen Firearms Carbon Fiber Barrel for SW22® Victory I'm not a competition shooter yet but want to get there eventually

[@anthonyguess5528]

I read all the negative comments. Hiw many folks buy an AR15 then spend a ton to mod it? Well same thing here. Its his pistol not your its what he likes not you and its his money not yours so he can do what ever the helk he wants to his pistol. He now has the perfect pistol for HIM! Its not for everyone but it is for him and he was happy enought to take time to make this video for others who might want to do the same If you dont like it dont watch it but also no need to be disrespectful

[@lincsystemscraigb]

Great video. Love the build!!

[@2fast2block]

I like the Victory but I don't like the sight rail that gets held by a bracket at the back and a screw at the front. If that screw gets barely loose then your shots are off. Same with the barrel screw and the upper to receiver screw. Sure, if you watch those screws, you're ok. The trigger is nice when it's Tandemkross. I put in a hammer and trigger combo by them. It's weird where their pivot point is at way behind the trigger face and Volquartsen has the pivot way in front of the trigger face. So on the Victory trigger your finger travels downward and on the Vol, it travels slightly upward. I like them both but for me the edge goes to Vol.

[@cobratzi1]

Thanks for sharing the build! Are the 2 Volquartsen barrels the same other than appearance? Is there any weight/durability/accuracy differences?

[@ctsteve1967]

1300.00 22lr pistol, nice, Smith just did a one up on Ruger pistols. Funny

[@nojoy7238]

I just shot one of these this morning and I thought the trigger was way better than the ruger mk4 that I was also shooting. but I'm no expert

[@ronbumgarner3589]

That looks very nice, thanks for the info. Its time to upgrade mine.

[@raydelfa1125]

It has a great trigger already.

[@32icon]

Hi Plinkster. Have you had any problems racking the slide with the Halo attached? Sometimes when slide is locked back from last round I'll pull on the Halo and release it, but it doesn't sling forward all the time. Sometimes it will get stuck and I'd have to attempt it 2 or 3 times before it lings forward. Do you know why this happens? Thanks!

[@janjanssen6945]

Hi, Were can I find the links for the upgrades? Léon, The Netherlands.

[@terryhall2978]

Can you please tell me what is the deadliest.22 ammo for pistol and rifle

[@JohnLloydScharf]

If you had one with a very short 1/6.5 twist barrel to fire a 60 grain subsonic, that would make it Frankenvictory.

[@g-man329]

I have been thinking about getting another 22 pistol and don’t wanna spend $450-500 for a Mark 3 or 4. The Victory just might be my next 22

[@DavidDuncan123]

What targets are you shooting at? If you don’t remember, what targets do you currently recommend for 22’s?

[@gonerydin4225]

I ran 250 rounds of Remington thunderbolt through mine yesterday and almost completely fouled the bore. I haven't seen a mess like that before! Won't be running that in the Victory anymore.

[@22plinkster]

gone rydin stick with Cci and Federal. 😉

[@gonerydin4225]

22plinkster Advice taken. Thank you Sir!

[@ru2yaz33]

gone rydin I have problems with the Victory barrel getting dirty fast and found that bore had spurs. The chamber also had a rough finish. After thinking about buying a Volquartsen barrel which costs almost as much as the Victory, I ended up taking it back to the dealer.

[@gonerydin4225]

Ru2yaz I've only had probs with the Remington Thunderbolt so far. Otherwise it's been perfect.

[@nbrikha]

I'm loving mine so far. I put the hive grips on it and I'm absolutely loving it. My hands aren't the largest so I was concerned about paying over 200 dollars for grips that would be slightly too big. If you have hands that aren't quite "huge", then the hive grips from TK are a perfect fit. The one issue I'm having is stove pipes. I've run about 300 rounds through it now and I had about 25 stove pipes in the first hundred rounds. After that I had one stove pipe every 40-50 rounds. I have ordered a VQ extractor and I'm hoping between that a few hundred more rounds to break it in, we'll clear the stove piping issue. Or should I just warranty it?

[@TheKajunkat]

The extractor and regular cleaning of the bolt/barrel faces and the chamber should cure it. Actually, probably just the extractor will cure it. compare the factory to aftermarket extractors side by side when you get it. The aftermarket one is much sharper and cleaner. I got the TandemKross one and the stovepipes are gone.

[@waltlumley7379]

I have a Victory and have trouble with Wilson ammo. It keeps hanging up will not eject properly. Any thoughts would be appreciated

[@chevillot.christian]

Bravo very good video and this pistol is really high performance! Thank you.Christian.

[@donovansn5851]

Could you shoot matches with this build?

[@kennyvancleave2422]

That is one sick pistol.