Rob noted that I mentioned shooting a new Hi Point 9 mm at the range this past Sunday and asked if I would comment further with a report. After thinking about it and noting my own limitations here (to follow) I am accepting his suggestion in hopes of prompting further comment on this rifle from more knowledgeable rifle men.
This is only the second long gun I own or have used, the other being the venerable Ruger 10/22. I have only had the Hi Point for about ten days, only used it once and have only put about 30 rounds through it at the present time.
I stumbled on it while I was looking for a Mini 14. It was at a gun store in rural Indiana and they were asking only $150 for it in new in box condition. This is the model with the stainless (chromed?) trim. I had only seen this particular model for about $200 previously, usually about $10 to $20 over the all blued model. I wasn't looking for a pistol calibre carbine at the time but at this price, and having looked for one before, I couldn't pass it up.
That said, I have only done a surface cleaning before using it, haven't torn it down for inspection or deep cleaning and thus cannot comment on how it comes apart or goes together.
I only used one brand of ammo through it Sunday, some Walmart $7.96 Winchester white box 9mm. I was also shooting my Kel Tec P 11 and didn't have too much 9 mm with me so the Hi Point only got 30 rounds.
All together it impressed me as a little rough,
in magazine fit, cocking mechanism and trigger action.
But, it worked, shot where I pointed it and gave me no problems with the small amount of shooting I did. The sights on it worked fine at about 20 yards and I didn't have the chance to test it at longer range. All in all it was fun to shoot. I'm glad I bought it.
Considering its regular price and what I paid for it, I was not expecting a finely tuned and polished rifle, and so I must say that so far, its value exceeds it price.
The one gripe I have is the magazine. It seemed flimsy and was a pain to load. We'll see how it holds up.
I'd be interested in comment from more experienced shooters on this particular carbine. What have other people experienced and what am I likely to look forward to?
Jim in IN
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-- TANSTAAFL
[This message has been edited by JJB (edited July 27, 1999).]
This is only the second long gun I own or have used, the other being the venerable Ruger 10/22. I have only had the Hi Point for about ten days, only used it once and have only put about 30 rounds through it at the present time.
I stumbled on it while I was looking for a Mini 14. It was at a gun store in rural Indiana and they were asking only $150 for it in new in box condition. This is the model with the stainless (chromed?) trim. I had only seen this particular model for about $200 previously, usually about $10 to $20 over the all blued model. I wasn't looking for a pistol calibre carbine at the time but at this price, and having looked for one before, I couldn't pass it up.
That said, I have only done a surface cleaning before using it, haven't torn it down for inspection or deep cleaning and thus cannot comment on how it comes apart or goes together.
I only used one brand of ammo through it Sunday, some Walmart $7.96 Winchester white box 9mm. I was also shooting my Kel Tec P 11 and didn't have too much 9 mm with me so the Hi Point only got 30 rounds.
All together it impressed me as a little rough,
in magazine fit, cocking mechanism and trigger action.
But, it worked, shot where I pointed it and gave me no problems with the small amount of shooting I did. The sights on it worked fine at about 20 yards and I didn't have the chance to test it at longer range. All in all it was fun to shoot. I'm glad I bought it.
Considering its regular price and what I paid for it, I was not expecting a finely tuned and polished rifle, and so I must say that so far, its value exceeds it price.
The one gripe I have is the magazine. It seemed flimsy and was a pain to load. We'll see how it holds up.
I'd be interested in comment from more experienced shooters on this particular carbine. What have other people experienced and what am I likely to look forward to?
Jim in IN
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-- TANSTAAFL
[This message has been edited by JJB (edited July 27, 1999).]