deerslayer303
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As far as their use. Umm they would never be MY carry piece, other than the C9s fishing and hunting trips. They are a fun gun and that's it.
Is the Phoenix HP22 the best CHEAP semi auto range toy?
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Cheapshooter
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I have socially acceptable (to gun snobs) guns. Somewhat acceptable (gun snobs don't like most milsurps either other than collectible Colts, Lugers, etc.) Also totally unacceptable(100% reliability, accuracy, and fun shooting doesn't count if the name, country of origin, materials, or price point isn't correct) guns.
I bought all of them willingly, and with knowledge of what they are. I enjoy each, and every one, and have no regrets.
Life is too short to be bored with one gun, and one caliber!
I bought all of them willingly, and with knowledge of what they are. I enjoy each, and every one, and have no regrets.
Life is too short to be bored with one gun, and one caliber!
deerslayer303
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^^^ there ya go you summed it up. When I couldn't in so many comments lol
Yeah, but an $80 used Hi-Point can provide some amusement. That's less expensive than a nice dinner with your wife. And, unlike that nice dinner, you can recoup most of your meager investment when you're finished with it.
I have plenty of nice guns to ogle and shoot. I'm also looking forward to tinkering with and shooting this strange, crude beast a bit.
Microgunner
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Glad I'm not tempted into slumming it.
Cheap 22 pistols
Why not take money for new cheapie 22, cruise shows, pawn shops, ect.
There was a lot of 32 frame 22s on market in the past,most foriegn made.
I'm no gun snob, but I do have my standards. I have a Uniqe 52 I picked
up cheap. All steel , French, made in 50s. It should have been named Ugly,
and heavy. It cycles every time, and is reasonably accurate for its type.
I would suggest you look for good used gun for your money.
Why not take money for new cheapie 22, cruise shows, pawn shops, ect.
There was a lot of 32 frame 22s on market in the past,most foriegn made.
I'm no gun snob, but I do have my standards. I have a Uniqe 52 I picked
up cheap. All steel , French, made in 50s. It should have been named Ugly,
and heavy. It cycles every time, and is reasonably accurate for its type.
I would suggest you look for good used gun for your money.
From my collection of close to 75 handguns ranging all the way from a .22 rimfire Raven to a $1,200 Kimber 45 acp I have this to say.
Way to many people out there in consumer land think value is only based on the price of the product.
They go only on the adage of "you get what you pay for".
While true many times, it is a blanket statement, and as usual with blanket statements they rarely hold water. It only takes one exception to disprove that statement, and IMO Hi Point is one of those exceptions.
Another exception is the SCCY CPX 1 or 2, both are lower priced pistols made for carrying, and both perform excellent.
Then too, way to many place to much pride in "bragging rights".
Way to many people out there in consumer land think value is only based on the price of the product.
They go only on the adage of "you get what you pay for".
While true many times, it is a blanket statement, and as usual with blanket statements they rarely hold water. It only takes one exception to disprove that statement, and IMO Hi Point is one of those exceptions.
Another exception is the SCCY CPX 1 or 2, both are lower priced pistols made for carrying, and both perform excellent.
Then too, way to many place to much pride in "bragging rights".
Microgunner
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That's one man's opinion.
I, on the other hand, have had less than desirable results whenever I've shopped for the cheapest anything.
I've learned to quit wasting money on the cheapest and instead invest in something a little better.
Maybe I've just been unlucky.
I, on the other hand, have had less than desirable results whenever I've shopped for the cheapest anything.
I've learned to quit wasting money on the cheapest and instead invest in something a little better.
Maybe I've just been unlucky.
Guess you also drive a R/R also.
Only eat at the most expensive restaurants in your area.
Buy Gas at the station across the street because it 10 cents higher than the other one.
Buy only premium fuel, never Regular.
Ya, It's only my opinion, as is your reply!
BTW, the above is only a partial list.
Only eat at the most expensive restaurants in your area.
Buy Gas at the station across the street because it 10 cents higher than the other one.
Buy only premium fuel, never Regular.
Ya, It's only my opinion, as is your reply!
BTW, the above is only a partial list.
Microgunner
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I guess we can stoop to silly if you want to, but I believe you understand what I'm talking about.
Actually, no I don't.
No, there was nothing silly about my reply.
Have you ever owned a Hi Point?
If so what caliber and model?
Have you ever owned a Hi quality hand gun? Just asking.
What caliber and make & model? Just asking.
Just so we actually know what we're talking about.
Granted a Hi Point is not a Springfield or a Kimber or Les Baer, nor are they ment to be. However they do make a reliable range plinking gun, in other words a "fun" gun available to just about anyone who wishes to own a handgun with little cash outlay.
I purchased mine at the end of this last summer, & have had a ball with it. No it is not a competition pistol as some of my others but it wasn't built as such.
No, there was nothing silly about my reply.
Have you ever owned a Hi Point?
If so what caliber and model?
Have you ever owned a Hi quality hand gun? Just asking.
What caliber and make & model? Just asking.
Just so we actually know what we're talking about.
Granted a Hi Point is not a Springfield or a Kimber or Les Baer, nor are they ment to be. However they do make a reliable range plinking gun, in other words a "fun" gun available to just about anyone who wishes to own a handgun with little cash outlay.
I purchased mine at the end of this last summer, & have had a ball with it. No it is not a competition pistol as some of my others but it wasn't built as such.
Microgunner
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Having been a firearms dealer for the past 27 years I've owned, handled and fired more firearms than I can remember.
I like Hi-Points, they're easy sells and easy profit, but we've had plenty come back. Thankfully, Hi-Point is great about repairing them.
I never recommend them but price sells.
I would never personally own one unless I had no other choice, then I'd be glad I had it.
Range gun? I'd much rather shoot one of the quality guns I already own.
I like Hi-Points, they're easy sells and easy profit, but we've had plenty come back. Thankfully, Hi-Point is great about repairing them.
I never recommend them but price sells.
I would never personally own one unless I had no other choice, then I'd be glad I had it.
Range gun? I'd much rather shoot one of the quality guns I already own.
Bought a Taurus PT22 a few years ago. it ouldn't work out of the box. Sent it to Taurus and it came back still not working. Taurus is a hit or miss brand as far as function and customer service in my experience. My HP-22 worked till it broke. Which was at a high round count. They replaced it. Take it over the Taurus anytime.