Interesting to do a little study on these guns. Seems their firearms are made in the Good old USA for one and for over 30 years. The design maybe ugly, but they seem to go for functionality over beauty. And from most of the reports I have seen that are very reliable much to the chagrin of people who own expensive firearms. (drives them crazy)
The do use a "Zinc alloy which some people are wary of, because of the use of zinc alloy (Zamak-3) castings in much of their construction.
However, the parts made from Zamak-3 in Hi-Point guns (slide) are low-stress components that do not require the strength of steel at these pistol cartridge power levels. The slide is made of a Zamak-3. The frame is made of steel reinforced high strength polymer. Higher stress and wear components in Hi-Points, like the barrel, chamber, breech and other small parts, are made of steel"
LOL, but these guns are actually rated PLUS P all the way up to 45.cal.. I know of other Semi's right now that could spend the money on adding Steel to their cheap aluminum chassis and rails. But they do not spend the money. One is a firearm just released right now as we speak that will NOT shoot Plus P and crack a frame or grip with any substantial ammo down range.
The idea that a manufacture can actually produce a working gun for the masses and be as reliable as guns costing more than 5 times as much is heart breaking for many.
No the gun, may not have the beauty of a gallant Triple gun derby winner, and may look like a old working mule, but it seems to do a full days work without any whining.
It does not look like High Point is going anywhere. NOT the kind of Company that will just lay down by a few complainers.
Instead they stand tall while being made in America. Bravo for this USA hardiness.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-Point_Firearms
I never seriously considered one, But thanks to this thread, i want may want, for the heck of it. One like this.
No it will not replace my carry guns.
Toms custom guns
https://tomscustomguns.com/2013/11/01/hi-point-9mm-in-americana/