I am looking at buying an HI-Point pistol.?

Question

Most gun magazines give a good rating, they have a lifetime any problem guarantee, very few guns have that, not even glock.
Any reason not to buy? What caliber?

Answer 1

ALOT of gun snobs knock Hi-Point because of their cheap price point, but I myself am an owner of a C9 compact 9mm, and a 995 9mm Carbine (for those not familiar with gun terms, it's sort of a cross between a pistol and a rilfe; Shorter than a rifle, but with a longer barrel that helps increase the velocity of a standard handgun round) Both are AMAZING and durable! They are simple to clean and while not the easiest to field strip, have one of the best warranties on the market and their customer service is top notch. It is customary to repair any weapon sent to them in less than two weeks AND they will always include a free extra clip for the trouble, along with all info and targest from the range test that the gunsmith themself fired after servicing your weapon if you evrer have to send it in (wich is VERY rarely)

Those who have issues with Hi-Point often come from users of the compact .40 S&W and the 9mm compact pistols because they require a firm grip and have a single-stack magazine wich can easily give a failure to load if you "limp wrist" the weapon (i.e. shooting it "gansta style" with the silly sideways grip) or just shove rounds into the clip. The carbine has recently bested even Bushmaster's carbines in national competition and have been regarded as the best home defense carbine by several rifle and handgun organizations.

For caliber, they have several different ranges. It really comes down to comfort. Yes, the .40 S&W has more "stopping power", as is the same with the .45 but it really depends on what you're comfortable with. When it comes down to it comfort for saftey and accuracy is all that matters. Having a HUGE gun is worthless if you're scared of it and if you cannot hit the target.

I myself prefer my C9 9mm because it's easy to shoot, has NEVER given me a failure to load or failure to fire once I learned how to shoot proper and not all "gansta style" with a loose grip. Although, to my knowledge Hi-Point does NOT make a .22 pistol. The smallest caliber they make is a .380 wich I really wouldn't recomend. the 9mm rounds are as cheap as $11 for a box of 100 and come in different varieties from standard slug to full metal jacket, hollowpoint...whateva! And, for those macho gun nuts who INSIST you must have some huge caliber, just ask them "How many times have YOU been shot?" A well placed shot hurts, pure and simple.

In short: Hi-Point firearms are durable, not pretty, but simple thanks to their blowback design (the same firing mechanics that the Thompson Sub-Machine gun employed) and inexpensive for the common guy to own. And, for those with a patriotic bent, they are wholly American made in Ohio!

Answer 2

Honestly, the Hi-Point .45 is a bit much. You must understand, the Hi-Point is a direct blowback pistol. This means in a nutshell that the only thing holding it closed is the weight of the slide and the strength of the recoil spring. Because of this, it must be very heavy to function. And YOU will have to keep hold of it with a locked wrist so it will cycle properly. You might be better off going 9mm for now, then saving up for ANOTHER 9mm like a Ruger, so you will have ammo compatibility. I understand the budget situation all too well. I also understand the necessity for a firearm, usually when the budget situation dictates you live in a place you really don't want to. For this condition, the Hi-Point is ideal -- for those who really NEED a gun but can't afford a "name brand". Mechanically, the Hi-Point is sound, except for the fact that the components are cheaply made and the design is engineered to be manufactured cheaply. It is heavy, the trigger pull is terrible, and it is low capacity, and the moment you can afford better, you should upgrade. The trick, as I'm sure you well know, is living long enough to be able to afford to upgrade. For that purpose, it's definitely worth it.

Answer 3

Good guns for the money. What caliber? What do you want the gun for? Targets and plinking...9mm. Home defense... .40 S&W. Concealed carry... forget Hi Point. The only downfall of the Hi Point pistol is they are big, bulky, and will not win any beauty queen contests. Inexpensive and reliable... yup.

Answer 4

Hi-Points are cheap. The problem is that you cannot easily fieldstrip the slide/barrel/receiver assembly. Be aware of this because no gun is worth any money if you are not satisfied with it. A waste of $150 might as well be a waste of $600. Gun magazines are PAID to print advertisements. Do you think that they will write a bad review?

Answer 5

I know a guy who owned a HI-Point and had nothing but problems with it and that seems to be the consensus on several forums.
Glocks may not have a lifetime warranty..but they hardly ever break and if they do even 10 Years from now they'll fix it for free.

If you're looking for a semi-auto I'd recommend either a Glock or a Springfield Armory XD ..
For Self defense .40S&W,.45acp, is good and ammo is cheap for practice, but if you're looking for self defense and possibly using it to hunt as well.. I'd get a 10mm.The only down side is 10mm ammo is a bit pricey.

Answer 6

Do not get a Hi Point to protect your life. But if you want to learn how to shoot safely and target practice, by all means get one. They will repair or replace it and you can always sell it for $75, so what have you really to risk?