Old Hi Point models

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We all are familiar with the Hi Point pistols and their odd looking grips:

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But, I've seen a few of these out of production "JH" model Hi Points that look completely different from the currently produced, modern Hi Point pistols. What can you experienced internet people tell me about this?

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I'd like to know as much as possible, years of production, what the general opinion of these were, are they better than the modern counterparts or is the modern Hi Point a, dare I say, better gun?
 
Sorry dont keep up with Hipoints.
Too many guns of higher quality out there.
Ask your local gang banger they likely have all the details on these quality firearms.


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It does appear to be a steel frame, also of note it uses a European magazine release as there is not mag button on or near the grip.
 
It cracks me up when someone mentions when a gun is made with an aluminum or zinc alloy frame, they say "I prefer guns with a metal frame". :rolleyes:

Guys, not all metal is steel and steel is not the only metal. :D
 
Wow I can't imagine how much that would weigh. I remember picking up a 45 hi point just to see how it felt. It was really heavy and felt very top heavy. Maybe the metal frame added weight but might have made it more balanced.
 
Wow I can't imagine how much that would weigh
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Hi-point JH-45
Type: Pistol
Produced: 1991 - 2002
Caliber: .45 Auto
Action: blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger: single-action (SA)
Safety: frame mounted, firing pin block
Magazine: 9-round
Frame: steel
Grips: black plastic
Sights: 3-dot, adjustable rear
Notes: striker fired
Barrel Length: 4.5 in.
Overall Length: 7.72 in.
Height: No Data
Width: No Data
Weight: 39 oz.
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Just a quarter pounder more than the polymer framed JHP which weighs 35 ounces.
 
They've peaked my interest, but I would imagine that because they are and old model that's been out of production for a long time, and weren't popular, that the magazines must be awfully hard to come by. I hate the look of the current Hi Point magazines, but at least they're easy to get a hold of.
 
Hmmm. 39 ounces (unloaded) is the exact same weight as the M1911A1 pistol and everyone knows those are no good.

Jim
 
James your right. It says a full size Kimber 1911 is 38 ounces. I would have sworn the polymer frame .45 hi point was twice as heavy. I really think it's because all of that weight is on top which makes it feel strangely balanced therefore heavier.

Which brings me back to my earlier question as to whether the metal frame helped make it feel more balanced compared to the new polymer frame model.
 
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