true feedback on hi-point pistols
looking for some true feedback not people guessing on.45 and .40 cal pistols also 9mm rifles and info on the new .40 cal rifle coming out.
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First, my bonafides; I own and shoot a Hi Point 9mm carbine and a .40s&w pistol almost every week. They are efficient, robust & accurate. They are also the butt-ugliest guns I own. This does not mean that I'll consider carrying one or the other as my daily driver, since I have many others that are lighter, faster, and more useful for defense.
The Hi Point guns are affordable and reliable enough for plinking and in an emergency (left the house without another gun), can serve as a distraction long enough to clear the area.
I'm guessing that you wish to purchase one of these and are reticent due to the affordability issue.
If you know it all; you must have been listening.WEAR EAR PROTECTION!0 -
My cousin bought one and we tested it. It was .45 caliber. The gun is heavy, and the trigger pull is long and sloppy but not unmanageable. The gun would shoot where it was aimed, I was suprised at the accuracy. There was a feeding issue. The first round would ALWAYS fail to eject, then after you cleared it it would eject the rest properly. I dont know the cause, im no expert on the mechanics of a pistol. My opinion, if you need a budget handgun its a good deal. 0 -
I have one of the newer .45 it's acurate enough for a 160.00 gun but it jams a lot when feeding, it always spits the brass out. I'm going to try a differnt clip to see what that will do. I'd sell it if you want to buy one?
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Would strongly recommend that you look into getting a secondhand Ruger P90 .45 if you want a budget semi auto with decent caliber and reliable operation. It's proven and represents a good value.
Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead0 -
I personally have had a not so good experience with the 9mm rifle. I bought it new and the first time I took it out to the range the receiver split after shooting about 25 rounds (PMC FMJ). I will say, I sent it back to HiPoint and they repaired it at no charge for shipping and also gave me an extra clip. I immediately sold it.
A shooting buddy of mine bought one of their 9MM pistols and sent it back to HiPoint 3 separate times because the return spring kept breaking.
My recommendation would be the same as a previous poster, save your nickels and get a Ruger P90 if you want a 45 or a P-94 if you want a 40 S&W. I think they will last you a heck of a lot longerwithout issues. My 2 cents!0 -
They are junk guns. Would not let anyone I care about shoot one, nor stand next to someone shooting one. Based on the amount of harm this company has done to the gun owners of America, it should be run out of business. The company is totally irresponsible and and caused more pain and suffering in it's short existance than any other single manufacturer. 0 -
It really depends on what you will be using it for. If you can't afford an expensive auto-loader and your just going to use it for a home defense weapon, I would say go ahead and get it. But, if you plan to shoot it alot at the range or for whatever other reason, I wouldn't buy one. They wear out fast and they are just about impossible to clean because you have to drive pins out with a punch to get them apart. The one that my son had was accurate. I bought my Beretta 92 at the same time he bought his Hi-point. At about 700 rds. were put through it, the problems began. Which still isn't too bad for a Hi-point. But my Beretta, was still going strong right up to around 10,000 rds. before I started having any problems with it. But, then again, you can send your HI-point back to the factory and they will either fix it or replace it for free. But heres the bottom line, "you gets what you pay for". If you need it for home protection, I guess its o.k.,but for me, I want to be able to pick my weapon up every time and know that when I pull the trigger, its going to fire. Whether its home defense or the shooting range, I don't want to have to stop and clear a jammed round out of my gun. "Excuse me Mr. Robber, can you hold on a second while I fix this problem"? Hope that Iv'e helped you out. One more thing, don't ever, I mean never, buy a used Hi-point. Unless you can throw a 95mph fastball using your gun instead of a baseball!
Bubba " There is no such thing as having too many guns!"0 -
I went to a dealer listed on the Hi-Point site and the dealer claims he can't order Hi-point products in Maryland because they are too cheap. Sort of like Saturday Night Specials and I was wonder if this is true. 0 -
I've never owned a Hi-Point. But know several people who do. And I have fired theirs.
My BIL has a .45. Very "clunky" feeling. It feels almost like the slide moves in slow motion.
The 9MM's feel smoother.
IMO a cheap, but servicible pistol for what it is intended for. Cheap self defense.
Since mu acquaintence w/Hi=Points, I have purchased both a .45 and a 9MM. Did I buy a Hi-Point? No. I can afford better.
But as long as one understands the pistol and it's limitations, I would not discourage them from buying a H-P if that was all they could afford.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
I've never owned a Hi-Point. But know several people who do. And I have fired theirs.
My BIL has a .45. Very "clunky" feeling. It feels almost like the slide moves in slow motion.
The 9MM's feel smoother. All fired reliably in my experience.
IMO a cheap, but servicible pistol for what it is intended for. Cheap self defense.
Since mu acquaintence w/Hi=Points, I have purchased both a .45 and a 9MM. Did I buy a Hi-Point? No. I can afford better.
But as long as one understands the pistol and it's limitations, I would not discourage them from buying a H-P if that was all they could afford.0 -
Had one in 9mm and it worked 100 percent which is unusual for any bottom feeder. X 0
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