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In 1968 the original High Standard top management had changed and they decided to sell the company. It was acquired by the Leisure Group, a non-firearms company selling sporting goods equipment. A turbulent period followed. The original High Standard facilities in Hamden were moved to the Leisure Group location in East Hartford in 1976. in 1978 the property changed again with a buyout of the Leisure Group. In 1984 the assets were sold by the buyer.

Corporate stagnation followed until 1993 when a progressive, up-to-date company bought High Standard and completely reorganized it. The new owner is the High Standard Manufacturing Company, Inc., of Houston, Texas.

This new owner invested in facilities and the very latest technology and equipment. In 1994 They began to ship the newly manufactured High Standard .22 pistols. They are dedicated to returning the High Standard reputation and quality back to equal or better than the excellent pre-1968 standards. I pray that the new organization will continue with the legacy, spirit, and success of the Swebilius area.