Hi-Point Firearms

[Robert]

If I have to choose between:

1) paying my bills and with whatever left, withotu any debt, buying an Hi-Point because ti is all i can afford and

2) Not paying my bills and buying a SIG (possibly on debt)

I would choose option 1 any time of the day...

Ok everyone pay attention:
IF YOU HAVE TO DEFEND YOUR SELF AND THIS IS ALL YOU CAN AFFORD THEN BUY ONE, AS SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.

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... it is anywhere near as good as a S&W M&P.
Nobody said that.

Not in so many words no. But the over arching theme, at lease in my perception, is just that. Hi-Points are just as good as any other defensive pistol, and I must disagree with that argument.

 

[saturno_v]

Not in so many words no. But the over arching theme, it lease in my perception, is just that. Hi- Points are just as good as any other defensive pistol, and I must disagree with that argument.

In some circumstances the are as good.

- As nightstand gun they are.

- As plinking fun at beer cans they are basically equivalent too.


You basically cannot carry them, they probably cannot withstand intense military/service/constant shooting use, you cannot use them even for informal shooting competition with your buddies to the range and they are extremely ugly to look at (no collecting value/appeal).

So except for the first two points they are definitely not as good as a S&W, Glock, SIG, etc...but that is not their target market....

 

[Zack]

Hi-point is a gun it should go BANG when you pull trigger, I would not bet my life on it BUT it is a GUN and I would use it for fun gun range/fun gun.


If the zombies came I would use it because it is A GUN!

 

[saturno_v]

Justin

In other words, compared to other defensive handguns, Hi-Points are inferior in every way but price.

Nobody said otherwise....but Hi-Points have their niche market and do a good job in that...other manufacturer's products are not their intended market....not even Kel-Tec which offers different products on every level.

One of the only advantages that handguns have over long guns is that they're much easier to carry or conceal. A handgun that is so ungainly it's difficult to carry has a reduced level of utility to the end user.

It is still smaller and easier to carry than a long weapon.....in that regard (carryability) my 8 3/8" S&W Model 29 (or even any other 6" 357 Mag revolver) does not score more points than a HP

In this day and age, praising a gun for "going bang every time you pull the trigger" is the equivalent of raving about how awesome your car is because it comes with an electric starter.

That is still the very primary purpose of a firearm (and I would add, "sending the pill in the right direction with a decent level of accuracy").
I can praise a basic no frills Toyota Echo or an old VW bug for what they are (basic reliable transportation) but I would never compare them to a Lexus...

Of course, if you shop around, you could just get a pump-action 12 gauge, which will be a much better home defense choice, defensive ammunition far more powerful than pistol ammo is available at much less of a cost, and shotguns are much easier to use for people who may not have the resources to effectively employ a handgun in a defensive encounter.

I cannot disagree with that but sometimes you run into space constraints (especially modest homes/condos) and a longer firearm can be more difficult to manouver around, especially for untrained people.....and, again, I do not know about your area, but here a cheap pump shottie (even a Mossberg 500) very used but functional lately can go for over $150......you can get an HP used for probably $50 or $60
However in order to comfortably buy a used firearm you need some level of familiarity with them (otherwise you could end up getting the proverbial lemon) and I suspect a big chunk of Hi-Point intended audience is not firearm savvy....and a brand new 12 gauge pump shotgun is significantly more expensive than an HP pistol.

 

[rondog]

I'm not even going to read through all this, I get so tired of reading hate comments about High Points. If a person doesn't like them, that person shouldn't buy one.

All I can say is, I have a .40 carbine and bought a 9mm carbine for my grandson, both equipped with cheapo BSA red-dots. Their sole purpose in my arsenal is for plinking fun, and they deliver! Accurate and reliable. Need more than 10 rounds? Buy more magazines.

FWIW - I wouldn't hesitate to use either of them in an emergency, except they're not kept loaded and accessible. That's the job of the 1911 and the M1 carbine.

 

[JTH]

It really turns into a topping/pissing contest

You have wealthy members that think their high end weapons are the best made and they are probably right. I believe that these people's weapons are are an extension of their D**KS and egos, so they have to belittle posters to make them feel better about themselves. It's enough to make some newbs to THR, leave and not come back, when they are just trying to learn and maybe create some good topics to discuss. You guys know exactly who you are!! Has anyone seen a $50/$60 Hi-Point, please let me know.
JT

 

[Robert]

You have wealthy members

More than once I have stated that I am anything but wealthy. Do I have to post my bank statement or the numerous over draft fees I have this week to satisfy you?

I believe that these people's weapons are are an extension of their D**KS and egos, so they have to belittle posters to make them feel better about themselves.

Personal attacks, veiled or overt are not THR.

 

[Larry Ashcraft]

This has gotten circular and now is devolving into insults.

Closed.