hi point pistols

[Brotherhood of Arms 2012#]

I've read a lot of reviews on hi point pistols so I know a lot about the good and the bad... Just looking for one to tinker around with and probably use as a nightstand gun what caliber do you think I should get and all you gun snobs need not reply

 

[Errokk]

Not reliable enough for my peace of mind to have as a "night stand " weapon. Something to tinker with at the range I suppose it would be ok for that. I would go 9mm. Good luck.

 

[missoak]

I've shot the 45 many times with not one issue.
Also had a 9mm carbine. Went bang everytime.
9mm is cheap to shoot at paper, but a shtf gun for me is 45acp.
Whatever you get, make sure you put a few hundred rounds through it before you depend on it for your life.

 

[GB-Boater]

Have the C9 here to plink at the range. Always goes bang, quite accurate.
Warning: Hi-Points use the firing pin to eject casings. Do not cycle a live round it could go off in mid-cycle.

 

[cluznar]

I would get a 9mm... when you first get it rack the slide about 100 times, flip the safety on and off 75 times, and eject the mag about 50 times. Then with a dremel or some 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper polish the feed ramp. Then oil it and put a little gun grease on the feed ramps and go shoot 200 rounds.

Once broke in properly they are actually quite dependable and accurate, they will work as a nightstand gun.

:triniti:

 

[escapedthematrix]

Save your money and buy a better quality firearm. Just my opinion. I made this mistake with a Steyr M40-A1 I bought for $350 a few years ago and now i'm considering selling it only to buy something else in .40 cal. I guess I have a slight case of buyers remorse but it was a good price. But to your point of having a nightstand gun, Idk... I would want something that when I read reviews there really is no "bad" along with the good. Whatever you get, consider a .40 cal. especially if you're keeping it for your primary home defense gun. Downside is that they are more expensive than a 9mm however. That being said there is really nothing wrong with a 9mm for stopping a threat as long as the shots are well placed. Also consider what you already have. Do you believe you should have guns of the same caliber or a more diverse selection due to possible shortages and scarce availability in the future? Just something I've considered. Have fun shopping.

 

[ezkl2230]

I've read a lot of reviews on hi point pistols so I know a lot about the good and the bad... Just looking for one to tinker around with and probably use as a nightstand gun what caliber do you think I should get and all you gun snobs need not reply

I have owned three hi-points, and been pleased with them all. They have been very reliable, and my CC firearm is the 9mm compact. In the past, I would have suggested the .40 for home defense, but I have gradually come over to the .45. I'm looking to pick one up in the not-too-distant future. Big round, sub-sonic, less chance of over-penetration, especially if you load it with jhp rounds. Even a tweaker is going to have a hard time continuing an attack after being hit by a round or two from a .45.

 

[gunnerbob]

Have the C9 here to plink at the range. Always goes bang, quite accurate.
Warning: Hi-Points use the firing pin to eject casings. Do not cycle a live round it could go off in mid-cycle.

I did not know that.....

 

[Brotherhood of Arms 2012#]

Good info and this won't be my only hand gun just something that I won't carry just sit in the house

 

[cluznar]

For a carry gun I suggest looking at these: Ruger SR9c
Smith & Wesson M&P 9c
Beretta PX4 Storm compact
Bersa BP9cc

:dirol:

 

[Karl der Grosse]

The HP 9 is a very good firearm. You can find Youtube vids like this

that give you an idea of their durability.

Mine has almost 2000 rounds through it and it works like a champ.

As far as the comments about waiting and buying a more expensive firearm, some people just can't afford it and I sure wouldn't want to deny a vulnerable citizen who just doesn't have the cash the ability to protect themselves and their family.

 

[ezkl2230]

You want to see what they can take? Watch this torture test, and then tell me what you think. I've watched similar tests that had DESTROYED Glocks, S&W's, and other high-priced handguns.