Hi Point hand guns

[B2Tall]

Some words of wisdom I heard recently with regards to a firearm purchase: "Saving money shouldn't be your top priority when it comes to saving your life".

Still, there's a particular dealer I've seen at the gun shows who only sells dirt-cheap guns like Hi-Points and Jimenez with a big ol' sign that reads "New Guns From $139!". Business is brisk. I bet their phone is pretty busy too, with people calling and asking "why won't my gun shoot??". Something tells me they don't get a lot of repeat customers.

 

[cluznar]

I know someone with a Hi Point 9mm, he has over 3,000 rounds thru it and it is a great shooter.
He said just polish the feed ramp, break it in well, and shoot. Says it is very dependable, just
a bit ugly.
Sounds like they work to me.

 

[lessthan0]

Took my C9 out to the range the other day, I shot flawlessly. The ammo I used was the cheap WPA and some WWB. No jams, miss fires or any other problems.
Even my buddy who is a huge 1911 fan was impessed with it over all.
So realy for a $150 gun I would say you can't go wrong.

By the way I also own a FNP 9 and a CL9.

 

[blauder]

I have the Hi-Point C9 and my wife has the .380
Yes they are a wee tad bulky, but with that heavy slide the recoil is very minimal. We love these guns and have no problems with them after about 1,500 rounds.

 

[Treo]

It's the Daewoo of the firearms world. They're cheap and might get the job done. When they break down, good luck finding parts. When the owner comes to their senses, no one wants their trade-in as it has no resale value. I wouldn't buy my kid a Daewoo nor would I bet their life on a Hi-Point. Daewoo has about as many champion drivers as ISPCA and IDPA have champion Hi-Point shooters.

Oddly enough Daewoo makes a firearm

I love my M&P and wouldn't get rid of it for anything, sold my snowmobile to buy it (don't regret it at all).

Until it's wintertime and you can't go snowmobiling

 

[blauder]

It's the Daewoo of the firearms world. They're cheap and might get the job done. When they break down, good luck finding parts. When the owner comes to their senses, no one wants their trade-in as it has no resale value. I wouldn't buy my kid a Daewoo nor would I bet their life on a Hi-Point. Daewoo has about as many champion drivers as ISPCA and IDPA have champion Hi-Point shooters.

You have obviously never even held a Hi-Point, let alone fired one. I have never heard of one breaking down.
If you do have any problems, they have a "No questions asked" lifetime warranty, not just your lifetime, but any owner after you. Not only will they fix it free of charge, but they'll send you and extra magazine for your trouble.
Once again, I have never personally heard of one being sent back from my friends and acquaintances that own them. Nice rant though.

 

[rilkil23]

I see guys shooting them at the range and they seem to function ok. I have no experience with one but can recognize their unique lines from a good distance. I admit I watch, with anticipation, for the gun to explode into a million pieces when they are going through a magazine. Everyone claims my Ruger LC9 I a piece of crap but I have had no problem and carry it five days a week.

 

[NotTwoShure]

These may be low end pieces but for self-defense why buy a Nighthawk, Wilson or something along the mid to high price ones? After all, just how many rounds will the average defense piece have to have fired to be practical? A monthly or more familiarity shooting in an indoor range may be all that is needed after the first “Qualification” round. A competent defensive firearms instructor could insure the shooter is kept familiar and why spend a lot of cash if it is going to be a self-defense gun? For myself, if I did not throw my money away on paper punching I would by a Taurus .357 Mag. But then what would I do, give the money to Obama and the illegal’s health care plan?

 

[jg1967]

It's the Daewoo of the firearms world. They're cheap and might get the job done. When they break down, good luck finding parts. When the owner comes to their senses, no one wants their trade-in as it has no resale value. I wouldn't buy my kid a Daewoo nor would I bet their life on a Hi-Point. Daewoo has about as many champion drivers as ISPCA and IDPA have champion Hi-Point shooters.

Chuckle, why look for parts? They have a lifetime warranty and will be fixed for free if you send them in.

 

[RJ_Whitlock]

Until it's wintertime and you can't go snowmobiling

Winter has come and gone, much happier knowing I can defend myself with a reliable weapon system. Than something that will just drive through snow, I just sold my four wheeler and bought a AR. I don't regret that either.

 

[cluznar]

People underestimate the Hi Point guns. From what I have seen they seem to be the best made inexpensive gun on the market, and as people here have said, Hi Point stands behind them well. So for $150 how can you lose?

:neo:

 

[gunnerbob]

Oddly enough Daewoo makes a firearm



Until it's wintertime and you can't go snowmobiling

This made me laugh, thanks Treo!

 

[gunnerbob]

Winter has come and gone, much happier knowing I can defend myself with a reliable weapon system. Than something that will just drive through snow, I just sold my four wheeler and bought a AR. I don't regret that either.

Shoulda bought an AK..... :smile:

 

[RJ_Whitlock]

Shoulda bought an AK..... :smile:

I might buy one as well lol I just don't know who makes a good quality AK. The one place I go to sells Century Arms, and I've heard there garbage.

 

[B2Tall]

I might buy one as well lol I just don't know who makes a good quality AK. The one place I go to sells Century Arms, and I've heard there garbage.

Century is real hit or miss, but as long as the action is reasonably smooth you should be OK. Work the bolt a few times and also check and make sure the sights are reasonably straight. Don't expect perfection, but those are the two biggest things to look out for.

 

[mikeyb]

I agree with CRW i have the 9mm keep it clean and use good ammo and they work great.

 

[jg1967]

This made me laugh, thanks Treo!

Daewoo makes just about anything from cars to oil tankers. They are a very large and diversified conglomerate. ;-)

 

[gunnerbob]

I might buy one as well lol I just don't know who makes a good quality AK. The one place I go to sells Century Arms, and I've heard there garbage.

I own three CIA AKs, two are AKMs & one a AK74, and all three have performed flawlessly! I have been impressed by the quality and reliability!

Having said that, you still have to be cautious... I have seen some crappy looking AKs(usually older imports).

 

[dracer]

highpoint is the AK of pistols

 

[missoak]

My brother has one in 45 acp, shoots ok. Told him if needed, it would make a great boat anchor.