Anyone use the HI-Point 9mm Carbine rifle?

Question

What are the pros and cons? should I buy it?

Answer 1

The 995 9mm Carbine, contrary to many "gun snobs" is an excellent urban defense choice.

Several factors back this up:

While the 9mm round is considered "weak", a full metal jacket combined with the increased velocity granted by the carbine's extended barrel increases the muzzle velocity of a 995's round to a speed faster than a 357 magnum round! This makes it a very efficent and easily shot round under 100 yards (wich is perfect for any urban or home environment). In balisitic tests a bullet with this configuration at that velocity will penetrate level II body armour nearly 50% of the time under 50 yards. Then again, if you have home invaders wearing body armor....you've got more problems than wich carbine to choose....

The only downside of a carbine is the issue of wall penetration. The idea is to place a shot accruately in a target without going anywhere else. The carbine is a VERY accurate weapon wich makes it perfect for targeting, but it's bennifit is also it's flaw. The increased velocity of the round also means it will go further than a pistol fired round. This means that drywall, windows, doors and even light brick might not stop the round and might endanger your neighbours. Remember: Part of being a civil gun owner is knowing the repercussions of your actions beyond the conflict.

If you REALLY need stopping power over 100 yards, you really should either move to a safer neighbourhood or take a second look at why you need to shoot further than a football field for "home defense"

Answer 2

Jim {the father of the HP carbine} is a good guy to talk to and is very helpful. You can not use the after market +10 mags in a Hi-Point as the top round will rub on the bottom of the bolt and eat it. The 9mm HP is a very good firearm for the price. They are dead nut accurate backed up with the best warranty there if is and are a load of fun to shoot with very little recoil and noise. $20.00 for a mag is not that bad of a price when you compare it with the price of other mags up to $24.00, CZ52 mags used $16-$18.00. Mossberg .22 42M a mags up to $80.00, Taurus 9mm 17 round mags $40.00 and Glock mags $30.00 so $20.00 is right in line with everyone else. As for the cons the sling is on the wrong side .

Answer 3

Sorry to be a stickler, but it's a carbine and not a rifle. It fires a pistol round, so it can never be a rifle.

They are OK. Get the 9mm as it's a lot cheaper to shoot. You will not need the .40s extra power because really it's a toy and not a serious defense weapon. That said, they are fun and it's amazing how....well... wierd they are. Have fun and safe shooting!

Answer 4

in my experence they are functional guns but i find them awkward to handle and IMHO the ejection port is too small. i prefer a marlin camp carbine or the ruger carbine. with good ammo a 9mm carbine is a reasonable home defense weapon.

Answer 5

I would like to get one in .40 S&W. My wife does not like the recoil of the .40 in my Glock 23, but she could handle that little carbine just fine.

Answer 6

while fun to shoot, its really not practical, depending on your situation for wanting/having it. theirs better home defense weapons (shotgun, even a pistol would probably be more efficient) it isnt a true rifle, you cant hunt with it.........so whats the point, if u have extra cash and just want to shoot it, by all means, but if u think its gonna be ur personal defense weapon or somethign like that, i'd consider something else

Answer 7

I want one with a camo finish. 9mm, you can buy plenty of ammo for cheap.

Answer 8

i have one. for personal home defense it is ok. but not really ideal for long range. shooting. one thing i dont like is it is only has a ten round clip and new clips are 20 bucks.

Answer 9

Its fun to take to camp and plink at cans,not much good for more than that,PRO:ammo is cheap CON:cheaply made

Answer 10

No, But I have been wanting one for a long time.