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Hi Point carbines

William81William81 Member Posts: 25,482 ✭✭✭✭
edited September 2012 in General Discussion
I keep hearing thier pistols are crap and now I'm hearing their carbines are great. Is this the case? I'm looking for a truck gun and if the reviews are as they say it might be what I need.
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,482 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    OK....Just thinking about buying one because they look like a fun plinker. Any one shot one left handed...Being a lefty just wondering if it would eject into my face.....

    Also if you have one, what do you think of it...
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  • 35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,307 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That is the only Hi Point-made firearm that I will speak positive about. The carbine shoots great, and never misses a beat in the reliability department. They are a lot of fun. Never shot one left-handed, so I can't really comment on that. I don't think you would have any troubles. My 9mm carbine would kick the empties out slightly forward.

    Just be sure to stock up on ammo. You'll be reloading that mag a LOT.[:D]
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  • redneckandyredneckandy Member Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Spend a little extra and get a Beretta Storm. You won't regret it.
    Oh and with the Storm you can change all the controls and even the ejection from right to left handed.
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i agree with both statements above, and i absolutely loathe hi-point handguns
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  • fkdentonfkdenton Member Posts: 540 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am not able to help on the left hand issue, but as far as fun to shoot and being reliable mine was both. I had the 9mm but I think the .45 would be fun as well.
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  • CbtEngr01CbtEngr01 Member Posts: 4,340
    edited November -1
    i think they are total junk! I think ive wrote that story a couple times on here. Search for 'hi point' and see what pops up.
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  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443 ✭
    edited November -1
    Just bought one. Right here on Gbroker!

    It was used, and came without any magazines.

    I think the reason it came without mags is because the stock was so busted up inside I had to pry a mag out with a fingernail. No way would it drop free. If it has shipped with a mag, the seller would have had to admit it was a bit hinkey.

    But no foul. I didn't send an email asking the seller if there was anything screwey they weren't disclosing. My bad.

    I paid the 40 bucks at hi-point for their newer stock. Although I like the look of their classic.

    And I bought a few mags while I was at it.

    Its all firmly put together and mostly cleaned up. I'm looking forward to seeing what it will do. Just haven't gotten to the range yet.

    I cannot imagine how it could possibly launch brass at your face though.

    I hope to have a range report from this weekend.
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  • MMOMEQ-55MMOMEQ-55 Member Posts: 13,134
    edited November -1
    But ugly but goes boom every time and accurate for what it is made for. I have seen them for less than $200.00. Best bang for the buck.
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  • djh860djh860 Member Posts: 3,232 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had a hi point carbine it did fire. 9mm rifle is a joke. Never buy cheap booze , never buy cheap guns.
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  • buddybbuddyb Member Posts: 5,393 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had one a few years ago when they only made 9mm and cost about 130 bucks.It shot any ammo I put in it with no problem and was pretty accurate.I took it apart to see how it was made and it was all pot metal and plastic inside.I can't say anything bad about the one I had, especially for the price.
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by redneckandy
    Spend a little extra and get a Beretta Storm. You won't regret it.
    Oh and with the Storm you can change all the controls and even the ejection from right to left handed.

    Yep. I'm a leftie and love my Storm. It also uses standard Beretta 92FS mags.

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  • gunnut505gunnut505 Member Posts: 10,290 ✭
    edited November -1
    The Model 995 Carbines have been in Valencia County Sheriff's cars for almost 12 years. Many other area LEOs have them in their trunks.
    I can't wait to try the new .40S&W!
    The guns are ugly, way overengineered (the extractor is 3 pieces of metal!), very accurate, only hold 10 rounds, are lots of fun to shoot, mine has never failed to feed, fire, or extract any rounds (including reloads w/XTPs), and works better than the Ruger I bought in a frenzy.
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  • KEVD18KEVD18 Member Posts: 15,037
    edited November -1
    in all things, you generally get what you pay for.

    with hi point, you're paying for a budget gun. in fact, you're paying for the lowest of the low dollar budget guns. budget guns lack the fit, finish, and quality of materials of higher value guns. dont expect it to be pretty or to be a real survivor. it also will never gain a penny in value, unless of course they ban all guns but grandfather currently owned guns(i.e. machine guns). its very very likely that you will lose money if you ever sell it no matter how long you keep it or how much you fire it.

    much like the ak, the loose tolerances actually work for the gun in some ways instead of against it. they'll(usually) fire so soiled id be ashamed to be in the same room with them. not particularly accurately, but they'll run. i've heard stories from people who refuse to clean their hi points. shoot the crap out of them, put em up dirty and do it again next weekend. theres a certain amount of value in reliability like that. does it outweigh the significant amount of negatives? thats up to you.

    they're oversized(thanks to the pot metal castings. they have to be overly thick to stay dimensionally stable). they're uglier than an elephants *. they're blocky and ergonomically hideous; but they're cheap and they run.

    i too would save up a few more dollars until i was playing a few pegs higher in the market, but you didnt ask for advice on other guns so i wont tell you you want seafood when you asked me for the best steakhouse.

    i also have no information on left handed operation.
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  • River RatRiver Rat Member Posts: 9,022 ✭
    edited November -1
    I had one once, in 9mm. Bought it for $100, and later gave it to a friend. I have to say it was a fun shooter. Plus, I needed a few parts and HP shipped them free. I cannot find fault with their customer support.
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  • grdad45grdad45 Member Posts: 5,381 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 4595TS. I also shoot it left handed. It shoots literally any ammo you put in it, and is reasonably accurate for the price. A milk jug at 50-75 yards is no problem with the red dot on it. The forever warranty from the manufacturer is nice if you need it. They may be ugly, but grow on you.[8D]
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    If I was going to get one, it'd be in 45acp:

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=303888134
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  • gruntledgruntled Member Posts: 8,218 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by River Rat
    I had one once, in 9mm. Bought it for $100, and later gave it to a friend. I have to say it was a fun shooter. Plus, I needed a few parts and HP shipped them free. I cannot find fault with their customer support.


    I have one in 9mm, I would have preferred the .40 or .45 but they were priced much higher. I also got the magazine holder that attaches to the stock that holds two extra mags.
    I warned them when I ordered the mag holder that I have about thirty relatives that reside right next to their office that I will sic on them if I have any problems. (Dayton Memorial Cemetary)
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,482 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for all the replies.....This would just be a plinker and something to leave in the truck. I appreciate all the input.
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Check out these sterling mk 4 guns:

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw5_QEBWg6g

    I think J&G still carries them in the $400 and under range IIRC.

    375
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=303862996
    408
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=303862173
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I heard Illinois just made SBR's legal if you have a C&R.
    That 1st Sterling I linked would look really cool with a short barrel.
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