Standard Manufacturing
Standard Manufacturing Company is a New Britain, Connecticut firearms manufacturer building a lineup of unconventional, purpose-driven firearms that address market needs no major manufacturer has filled. The company produces the SR1 8-shot .22 Magnum revolver, the S333 Volleyfire double-barrel pistol that fires two rounds per trigger pull, the DP-12 double-barrel pump shotgun with 16-round capacity, and a line of premium 1911 pistols. Standard Manufacturing’s products consistently do something distinctive—they are not derivative of mainstream designs and are built in the United States to high quality standards.
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SR1: The 8-Shot .22 Magnum Carry Revolver
The Standard Manufacturing SR1 is an 8-shot concealed-hammer double-action revolver in .22 Magnum—more rounds than any other carry-sized revolver in production. At 18 oz on an aluminum frame with a 1.8” barrel, it is purpose-built for concealed carry and deep-cover use. The enclosed hammer allows snag-free draws from any holster or pocket. The double cantilever trigger mechanism provides a consistent pull. Also available in .22 LR with a .38 Special variant anticipated. For buyers who want maximum rimfire capacity in the smallest possible revolver package, the SR1 is without direct competition.
S333 Volleyfire: Two Rounds Per Trigger Pull
The Standard Manufacturing S333 Volleyfire is a double-barrel semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Magnum that fires two rounds simultaneously with each trigger pull. The 8-round capacity (4 trigger pulls) and .22 Magnum caliber make it a distinctive defensive option. The concept addresses a specific use case: shooters who want the simplest possible manual of arms with maximum per-trigger-pull effect. The S333 is not for every buyer—the manual of arms requires specific familiarization and the .22 Magnum caliber requires premium defensive ammunition to be viable. For buyers who are drawn to the concept, Standard Manufacturing executes it well.
DP-12: The 16-Round Double-Barrel Pump Shotgun
The Standard Manufacturing DP-12 is a double-barrel pump-action shotgun with two independent magazine tubes holding 6 rounds each plus 2 in the chambers—16 rounds of 12 gauge total before reloading. Each pump stroke fires one barrel, then the other, alternating between the two magazine tubes. The result is the highest-capacity pump shotgun available in production, in a package with two independent firing systems that provides a mechanical backup if one fails. For home defense buyers who want maximum shotgun capacity or who appreciate the mechanical redundancy, the DP-12 is a genuinely different approach to the pump shotgun.
Standard Manufacturing 1911 Pistols
Standard Manufacturing produces a line of 1911 pistols in Government and Commander configurations in .45 ACP and 9mm, with an emphasis on premium fit, finish, and hand-fitting at their Connecticut facility. The Standard Manufacturing 1911s compete with Kimber, Dan Wesson, and similar mid-to-premium domestic 1911 manufacturers. American manufacturing, tight tolerances, and quality control are the selling points over budget imports. For buyers who want a 1911 made in the United States at a competitive price point with genuine attention to quality, the Standard Manufacturing 1911s merit consideration alongside the more widely advertised domestic alternatives.
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