are they a reliable gun do they preform good and would it be a good side are for hunting
2007-03-07 16:12:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
jeremy,
What I'm going to write isn't going to be popular here.
I have a Hi-Point chambered in 9 X 19mm. I have put over 3,000 rounds through it with nary a hiccup. No failures to feed, no failures to extract, no problems whatsoever.
I dunno...perhaps I got a "good one?" I do clean it after every outing. The manufacturer recommends taking the slide off and cleaning after 1,500 rounds, but since I like a clean weapon, I do it after every outing. There is a slide pin to take out when taking the slide off the frame...kind of a pain to do the first time, but gets easier each time.
I guess folks get the 'heebie-jeebies' with the Hi-Point because of the price. As stated above, I've never had a problem with mine...seems you always hear about the negative things first...no one pays attention to things that work, it seems. ALL manufacturers make lemons.
My opinion...if it's a choice between carrying a Hi-Point or nothing at all because you can't afford to spend more on a weapon, buy it and carry it. First rule of a firefight...BE ARMED.
If you are looking for a sidearm to carry while hunting, and price isn't an issue, I would want a revolver chambered for at least a .44 magnum.
2007-03-07 18:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfsburgh 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have read good reviews of the hi-point carbine. It comes in 9mm and .40 S&W and is priced around $175-$200.
The first answer is from someone who doesn't even know what you are talking about. Some of the other answers are good. It seems to be hit or miss with hi-point. I think some people are gun snobs and don't even consider cheaper firearms. That having been said, I went cheap and bought a Jennings/Bryco 9mm. It was about $200. The worst gun I could have ever purchased. It was terrible. I suggest you save an extra $100 or $150 and buy a Taurus Millinium 9mm (priced $300 where I live) or maybe go with another respected brand used.
This is another aspect of your question that makes hi-point a poor gun. I believe hi-points only come in 9mm, 40, and 45ACP. Almost all traditional semi-automatic pistol calibers are poor side arms for hunting. In some states they don't have the barrel length to legally be carried. I suggest you consider a 4in or 6in .357 magnum as a hunting piece. Check your state laws on requirements (if any) for primary and backup handguns while hunting. You can get a Rossi for about $300 or a Taurus for a little more. You can probably go used too.
I recently saw a short barrel .38 special Taurus new for $230. I would buy it over a hi-point any day.
2007-03-08 09:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
They all carry a lifetime warranty and are +p+ rated.
They are good range guns, but i hear they are prone to jam until you get about 500 rounds through them and after a few thousand rounds may need to be sent in for work.
Hi-point also makes a 9 mm and .40 carbine that are supposedly reliable and pretty accurate and you can buy a replacement stock for the 9mm model to make it look similar to a Beretta cx4. I don't think you should really use them for hunting due to the small calibers offered and short barrels.
2007-03-08 01:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have a Hi-point carbine and love it. I am not new to firearms and for the most part I have a good collection and and I must say Hi-point is up near the the top of my list of firearms that i enjoy the most. There are a lot of nay Sayers that have never shot a Hi-point and they think that for the price they can not be any good. Every one of them that have shot my carbine have enjoyed it and put one on there must have list. They work and they are backed up by the best warranty there is. here is a link to my collection. http://news.webshots.com/album/230181329pjykzj
2007-03-08 03:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by idotusa 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Stamped metal, cheap firearms. The carbine was used in Columbine. Be good to beat on, I guess. I personally would not own one. Have shot one in 9mm. I dislike the 9 it has an inherent lack of power.
Haven't shot the handguns and probably never will.
2007-03-08 01:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Decent gun for the money. Primary use is self defense. Would not recommend for hunting anything larger than a dog.
Butt ugly, clunky gun.
The carbine is kind of a neat gun, once you change out the ugly stock.
2007-03-08 05:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
I wouldn't spend your money on one. Yes they are great when you first get one but after 300 or so rounds the gun tends to miss feed or jam. But hay if you like it buy it.
2007-03-08 01:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Rambo 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
They are an inexpensive handgun. I would not consider one as a side arm for any thing.
they are strictly take to the range and have fun.
2007-03-08 01:18:23 · answer #8 · answered by Nancy 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
High powerd are good for big game like Bear, Wild Boar. They are good for back up. Yes they are reliable.
2007-03-08 00:28:31 · answer #9 · answered by Chloe 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋