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hi-point firearms

fourgillsfourgills Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
edited August 2002 in General Discussion
I am considering purchase of a Hi-Point 9mm and was hoping to get some comments from people who already own either the 9mm or any of the other pistols Hi-Point manufactures.

daddygill
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  • fourgillsfourgills Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Are they really as bad as some tell me ?
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  • fourgillsfourgills Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What do you guys think about these guns?

    I know they are cheap as far as cost but does anyone own one and if you do what would be your opinion of the gun? ( I am looking at the .380 and th 9 mm )

    I know I could go with a much better brand and I have those already, I am interested in the Hi-Point at this time.

    Thanks,
    Jon
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  • fourgillsfourgills Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does any one have any experience with Hi-Point Firearms. I am thinking of getting the .45.

    John Sheridan
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  • fourgillsfourgills Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does any one have any experience with Hi-Point Firearms. I am thinking of getting the .45.

    John Sheridan
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  • muleymuley Member Posts: 1,583 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I can't help you, but welcome to the board.
    muley

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  • fourgillsfourgills Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you for the hearty welcome, Muley!

    daddygill
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  • mcneely77mcneely77 Member Posts: 411 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Welcome aboard. I have never owned one, but a guy at work bought the .40. It shoots straight as an arrow. However, it weighs a ton, the finish is very rough, and the ball ammo does work best in his. Some will tell you to save up and buy something better, others will tell you that you have nothing to loose for that price. The decision is ultimately up to you. Find someone who will let you shoot theirs and give it go. Good luck.

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  • reb8600reb8600 Member Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the carbine and the 9mm pistol. They are not a bad gun for the price. The carbine is actually quite acccurate and enjoyable to shoot. The pistol is quite accurate also. The last time I went shooting I shot better with it than with my ruger.

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  • rameleni1rameleni1 Member Posts: 998 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would also like to say welcome to this board. I have no usefull information to add. I'm sure you will get the answer here.

    Rameleni1
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  • interstatepawnllcinterstatepawnllc Member Posts: 9,390
    edited November -1
    Welcome, spend a little more and you will have a firearm that will last a lifetime. The FEG 40 rz is a nice choice or as already mentioned the FEG hi-power, very nice. But the best deal out there still I believe is the RAP 40, (Republic Arms) of Pretoria S. Africa. Wholesale @ $199 this is one HELL of a firearm. I believe Federal Arms still stocks this puppy. Good Luck.
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  • fourgillsfourgills Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks a bunch for all the great responses. I just figured out how to search all forums in the past and found several with the info that I am searching for. This is a great place to get much needed help. Thanks again for everything.

    daddygill
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If your refering to their 9mm carbine its a great gun for the money.I havent had any problems with feeding or jamming,and its very accurate.Mine came with a muzzle break sling and Laser.I would reccomend it to anyone.


    Best!!

    Rugster


    Toujours Pret
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    rugster --
    If I were going to own a Hi-Point, the carbine would be the only one I'd consider. It is a quantum leap in terms of aesthetic design from what Hi-Point has done before. It's still rough, but the darn thing is short, with a pistol grip, and a nice shape to it. Very ergonomic. I was shocked to find out who manufactured it. It is rough on close inspection, and it probably could use a metal composition upgrade, but the idea behind that new gun is actually one of the best I've seen in a long time. It carries the handgun-calibered tactical carbine concept forward a notch or two. Hunters and plinkers may prefer a Marlin, but for us defense types it's a good, short design. Frankly, with a few changes, they could compete with the Kel-Tec carbine concept. A gun that small doesn't need to fold so much as it needs to accept a variety of handgun mags.

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  • The firearms consultantThe firearms consultant Member Posts: 716 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Welcome to the board. Just one thing to say- Stay away from that Hi-point. It may shoot 3, 4 ,5 hundred rounds, but when it goes, it will cost more time and aggravation to get it fixed. There are better guns out there for just a little more. Many good used guns are out there.
    Good Luck
    John

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  • thesoundguy1thesoundguy1 Member Posts: 680 ✭
    edited November -1
    Besides, those are some BUTT-UGLY guns!

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  • ccasey612ccasey612 Member Posts: 901 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Welcome to the board


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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with you Offeror,for the money and a lifetime warranty I didnt see how one could go wrong.Now there hand guns is a different story.I dont know much about them,but they are plain old ugly.


    Best!!

    Rugster


    Toujours Pret
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