For my money, I’d never buy a High Point.
Not knowing what you would have as a budget, consider new or used, availability in your area, your state requirements or your preferences or experience, it would be difficult for me to make a recommendation.
I will say that I would stay in what I consider mid range in price for striker fired pistols (think used: S&W M&P, Glock, Springfield Armory, and a few others in that range). If you want hammer-fired, maybe a 1911 by Tisas, Rock Island Armory or base model Springfields, a Beretta or if you are really lucky an H&K.
OR, shoot what you’ve acquired. Improve your shooting and safety skills and return to the question at a later date.