Hi Point 9mm

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campingnights

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My son decided to upgrade his 22 revolver to a larger caliber handgun. I was pleased that he chose 9mm, as I shoot that too, and ammo is pretty available around here for it. What dismayed me was his decision to buy a Hi Point 9mm on sale at Cabelas. I was certain that a cheap handgun like this would give him nothing but trouble and maybe turn him off from handguns altogether. After a couple of trips to the range, I gotta say I was completely wrong. The gun had good heft to absorb recoil, was accurate, and went BANG every time we pulled the trigger. I also liked the ghost ring site that was mounted on his 9. Hi Point is still ugly as sin, but when I look at the fact that 4-5 Hi Points could be had for what I paid for my Beretta 9mm inox, well even an old dog can learn new tricks. I liked the ghost ring enough to want one for my 9, but heck, they want the better part of $200 for one. Guess I'll spend less and just get a Hi Point for me too! At least I can field strip my Beretta faster than my son can take his apart, guess I'll have to challenge him to that race......LoL
 
Welcome to TFL! The subject of Hi-Points has been discussed at length here more than a few times and the majority of people who have had one have good things to say about their functionality. Myself being one of those people I see them as the ugliest, most reliable,heaviest, best customer service, accurate gun in their price range.

They have a simple blow back style design which is easy to build but a pain to disassemble the first few times. However I am not a fan of it as a primary EDC or for home protection if a better one can be had. Just my personal opinion.
 
It never ceases to amuse me when I read something like: "Hi Points are no good, worthless, inaccurate, unreliable junk and if I ever see one..."

Jim
 
Welcome to TFL! The subject of Hi-Points has been discussed at length here more than a few times and the majority of people who have had one have good things to say about their functionality. Myself being one of those people I see them as the ugliest, most reliable,heaviest, best customer service, accurate gun in their price range.

They have a simple blow back style design which is easy to build but a pain to disassemble the first few times. However I am not a fan of it as a primary EDC or for home protection if a better one can be had. Just my personal opinion.
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The Hi-Point C9 is a great choice for a "move up" gun for your son. By no means the best choice for CCW, although it can be done. They are very accurate, and reliable. It's not the best looking gun in the case, but there are a few from makers more "accepted" by self proclaimed experts that are just about as ugly. And finally, where the detractors are bound to say a Hi-Point would never be an heirloom to pass down in the future like they think their near, or above $1000 would be, why not? They have a no questioned warranty that covers every part of the gun, and to who ever owns it at a given time. Not just the original owner. So the original might not be passed down, but if it isn't, a new one can be.:D

If you haven't seen these videos, here is a little fun, and interesting viewing.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...&mid=DCA77820FB9BE30284EDDCA77820FB9BE30284ED


http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...&mid=5B6EF7F5CECBC53983E85B6EF7F5CECBC53983E8

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...&mid=45575EA4229D8FD854B645575EA4229D8FD854B6

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...&mid=8A6AAF8A05B0A4A0E8E98A6AAF8A05B0A4A0E8E9


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQU_icf92f8
 
I have a Hi-Point 9mm. carbine that is a lot of fun to shoot. I didn't buy it to pass down, just to shoot.
It's like my ten year old 2004 white Ford F150 XL plain Jane pick up.
It's not pretty but it gets me back and forth to work every day.
 
Hilarious videos Cheapshooter. I loved them. I didn't realise the barrel was fixed to the frame instead of floating. We didn't field strip my son's as the slide wouldn't lock back far enough to drive out the pin (he eventually solved that problem somehow). I like arrangement as it helps accuracy, kinda like the PPK. I'm thinking of a Hi Point 45 for next summer. I'm gonna keep my Beretta, but I'm definately a Hi Point convert for the future.
 
Thanks AustinTx. I remember reading that, but didn't want to post it without the link to back it up. I have never seen a need to take my Hi-Point apart for cleaning, or lubricating. Pretty much just do as that link stated even before I read it.

Campingnights, I just picked ked up a used Hi-Point JHP (45) at my Little Shop of Horrors (to my bank account) a couple months ago. I haven't had a chance to try it, but judging by my experience with my C9, and a friend's JHP I am looking forward to some fun, and accurate shooting. :D
 
AustinTx, generally I agree with that, but I like to disassemble a new firearm to degunk it and remove any manufacturing crud left in it. Looking at the Hi Point, I don't see any reason why a bore snake and judicious use of Fireclean and a q-tip wouldn't be sufficient for normal cleaning, unless I drag it in the dirt for half a mile beind the car! :D
Cheapshooter, if you get out and shoot that 45 I'd like to hear what you think of it.
 
AustinTx, generally I agree with that, but I like to disassemble a new firearm to degunk it and remove any manufacturing crud left in it.
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That's fair. It just seems that a lot of people think they have to take it apart every time they clean it. On top of being a pain, I'd be reluctant to drive out tight-fitting pins very often, lest the fit start to loosen up.
 
I bought a hipoint about 10 years ago as my first gun. I could never get it to run... I ended up giving it to my cousin. After a quick trip back to hipoint it was returned to him. Its been running flawlessly for about ten years now... never been taken apart. Just bore snaked , shot with aerosol gun scrubber, occasional bronze brush, compressed air, and clp
 
Can't say I'm a fan of Hi-points, because I hate the way they look and I hate the way they feel. But, they do seem to work well. I would consider a carbine of theirs if they had a good factory hi-cap mag.
 
HI POINT Firearms

from what Ive seen, they seem to be decent pistols for the money, looks like something that could be used to supply resistance fighters or dropped behind enemy lines like they did during WWII with the Liberator pistols, the HP is actually a better fighting / defense gun than those cheap Liberators

I wouldnt mind having one , it looks like it would make a good camp gun or something to have in the boonies or carry in your ATV as a back up
 
Myth aside, Liberators were never actually dropped to anyone and apparently none were ever used against an enemy in WWII. All but a few were destroyed after the war, making them a collectors' item today. The Hi Point is a lot better, though whether it will become a collectible only time will tell.

Jim
 
Hi-Points may be good value guns and I wouldn't say anything bad about them especially after the torture tests I've seen them go through on youtube, but when it comes to buying guns I prefer something nice that I'll be happy with forever.

So maybe for his next gun I'd suggest saving your change for a few months or instead of buying beer save up for a quality firearm. If you get a good one his kids and grandkids will be enjoying them for many years down the road.
 
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