What kind of man buys a Hi-Point?

[hotpig]

Every gunboard that I vistit has this same post. Guys that have Hi Points like them, guys that do not have one hate them.

This and the caliber wars are both getting a little old. I guess it keeps some people amused.

 

[sgb]

the same kind that buys a RIA and says it's better than the rest.

 

[edwardyoung]

What kind of man takes time to disparage the person who buys a Hi-Point?

 

[SilentStalker]

The only people that buy Hi-Point guns where I live are the gangbangers. The cops that work at the range will even tell you that LOL.

 

[Skeptic]

I plan on buying the HP in 9, 40, and 45. Just because I can. If I like them, I may buy more.
Now I just gotta find out if they are "Maryland" compliant..... What a screwed up state...

 

[Tropical Z]

What kind of man buys a Hi-Point?

A real tough guy like me!
Gee,I didn't realize this was such an old thread.Ive already posted on the superiority of the Hi-Point line.

 

[mrmeval]

One whose going to buy us all a nice expensive guhn?

What kind of man takes time to disparage the person who buys a Hi-Point?

 

[American Veteran]

For starters... I think women are allowed to buy them as well. But to answer your question: What kind of man buys a Hi-Point?

The kind of man who needs a gun. An American who prefers to keep hard working Americans in Ohio employed. A veteran who was wounded fighting to protect the freedoms of fellow Americans. Freedom to purchase Hi-Point firearms and even freedom for those who bad mouth guns they've never shot. A hard working American who believes that the 2nd Amendment is still as valid today as it was in 1789. A man who doesn't need to extol his manhood by bragging about spending $1,000 on a handgun. A six foot two, two hundred and twenty pound, marine who doesn't feel the need to put down fellow Americans for only spending $169.00 on a handgun. A man who can appreciate a value. A man who wants to defend his family and still afford to buy his kids shoes.

The real question here should be: What kind of man cares about what kind of gun another man buys? If you don't like the gun, don't buy one.

I purchased a 45 ACP HiPoint. I tried it with a couple of different ammo manufacturers. Once I got it sighted, it performed as well as the 45 I used in the Marine Corps. I've put 14 boxes of ammo through the gun and I haven't had a problem with it. It even shoots the cheap stuff well. It's not the most attractive gun in the world, but I didn't buy it so that I could place it in a glass case and admire it. I bought this gun just in case, by some freak chance, my house is broken into by some guy hopped up on PCP. The last thing he'll hear before leaving this world is the sound of a HiPoint 45 doing it's job and protecting my family.

Maybe I got the only good HiPoint? Or maybe I'm just one of the thousands of HiPoint owners who is happy with their purchase. Semper Fidelis.

 

[American Veteran]

An American Veteran for one...

Accidentally posted twice... I guess it was hard to step down from my soap box! Semper Fidelis.

 

[ezypikns]

A Hi Point 9mm was the first semi auto I bought....

and the first one I sold. For most of us, it's a cheap beginning. For some folks it may be enough forever.

 

[Zen21Tao]

Gun grabbers hate it.... reason enough to own one

I don't own one but I have been tempted to buy one ever since the VPC and Braddy folks attacked it as a "cheap junk gun" marketed to poor criminal types. Am I the only one that thinks there is just something warm and comforting about owning guns that the anti- crowd deeply despise?

 

[possum]

I personally wouldn't have one but I believe with pracite and being a good shot with it is better than many of the people who I have seen shooting glocks and sigs and the like. as long as you are confident and deadly with the weapon it really dosen't matter what you are using!

 

[seansean]

I'm sure I'll be abused for this, but...I just bought a hi-point 9mm for $192, including DROS and tax, out the door(well, out the door after my ten day waiting period)...I have another thread I started where I stated that I wanted a glock 36 or a ruger sp101, and I'm gonna follow through on that next purchase, but I bought this for several reasons: The price(I'm on a budget, at least this month), I didn't have ANY guns because I had to sell what I had, I don't believe they're as bad as people make them out to be, the lifetime guarantee, and if I decide to CCW in a, shall we say non-permissive environment, and I get caught and the gun confiscated, I'm not out a whole lot of money. Those are my reasons and I'm stickin' to 'em

 

[Javelin Man]

Abuse

I think you got abused by the dealer for charging you that much. I paid $150 for my .45 and I thought that 9mm were going for $109 give or take a little, unless you're talking about the carbine, of course.

Don't get me wrong, you still can't buy anything else new for that price, but I thought they were a little cheaper than that.

 

[aaronrkelly]

DAL buddy, I often read:

The first rule of gun fighting is to bring a gun...........

I have yet to read:

The first rule of gun fighting is to bring an expensive gun.......



Anyone wanna bet that DAL wouldnt let me shoot him with one of the lowly Hi Points???

 

[seansean]

For starters... I think women are allowed to buy them as well. But to answer your question: What kind of man buys a Hi-Point?

The kind of man who needs a gun. An American who prefers to keep hard working Americans in Ohio employed. A veteran who was wounded fighting to protect the freedoms of fellow Americans. Freedom to purchase Hi-Point firearms and even freedom for those who bad mouth guns they've never shot. A hard working American who believes that the 2nd Amendment is still as valid today as it was in 1789. A man who doesn't need to extol his manhood by bragging about spending $1,000 on a handgun. A six foot two, two hundred and twenty pound, marine who doesn't feel the need to put down fellow Americans for only spending $169.00 on a handgun. A man who can appreciate a value. A man who wants to defend his family and still afford to buy his kids shoes.

The real question here should be: What kind of man cares about what kind of gun another man buys? If you don't like the gun, don't buy one.

I purchased a 45 ACP HiPoint. I tried it with a couple of different ammo manufacturers. Once I got it sighted, it performed as well as the 45 I used in the Marine Corps. I've put 14 boxes of ammo through the gun and I haven't had a problem with it. It even shoots the cheap stuff well. It's not the most attractive gun in the world, but I didn't buy it so that I could place it in a glass case and admire it. I bought this gun just in case, by some freak chance, my house is broken into by some guy hopped up on PCP. The last thing he'll hear before leaving this world is the sound of a HiPoint 45 doing it's job and protecting my family.

Maybe I got the only good HiPoint? Or maybe I'm just one of the thousands of HiPoint owners who is happy with their purchase. Semper Fidelis.

well said.

 

[guy sajer]

well said.

Agreed !
As often as this topic is rehashed , we should sticky The Veteran's posting at the top of the pistol forum .

 

[CajunBass]

I like Hi-Point threads. They're like Zombies: they never die. They just keep coming back for more.

 

[aguyindallas]

The first handgun I ever bought was a compensated 9mm HighPoint.

What kind of guy...a guy on a low budget that wants to break into the shooting world. I was living in California and just didnt have the money I have today. Its what I could afford, it was cheap to shoot, and best of all, it got me hooked on guns.

 

[CajunsMisty]

For starters... I think women are allowed to buy them as well. But to answer your question: What kind of man buys a Hi-Point?

The kind of man who needs a gun. An American who prefers to keep hard working Americans in Ohio employed. A veteran who was wounded fighting to protect the freedoms of fellow Americans. Freedom to purchase Hi-Point firearms and even freedom for those who bad mouth guns they've never shot. A hard working American who believes that the 2nd Amendment is still as valid today as it was in 1789. A man who doesn't need to extol his manhood by bragging about spending $1,000 on a handgun. A six foot two, two hundred and twenty pound, marine who doesn't feel the need to put down fellow Americans for only spending $169.00 on a handgun. A man who can appreciate a value. A man who wants to defend his family and still afford to buy his kids shoes.

The real question here should be: What kind of man cares about what kind of gun another man buys? If you don't like the gun, don't buy one.

I purchased a 45 ACP HiPoint. I tried it with a couple of different ammo manufacturers. Once I got it sighted, it performed as well as the 45 I used in the Marine Corps. I've put 14 boxes of ammo through the gun and I haven't had a problem with it. It even shoots the cheap stuff well. It's not the most attractive gun in the world, but I didn't buy it so that I could place it in a glass case and admire it. I bought this gun just in case, by some freak chance, my house is broken into by some guy hopped up on PCP. The last thing he'll hear before leaving this world is the sound of a HiPoint 45 doing it's job and protecting my family.

Maybe I got the only good HiPoint? Or maybe I'm just one of the thousands of HiPoint owners who is happy with their purchase. Semper Fidelis.

Oh OH Oh!! I like the way you think. Where do you live? I'll bake you some cookies.

We've got a Hi-Point that works too. I'm "Just a dumb female" what do I know. I pull the trigger. It goes boom and hits what I aimed at. Isn't that what they're supposed to do?

And they're cheap. More money for shoes.

 

[S&W620]

+1 on not worrying about what type of gun another man or woman buys. I am not impressed by anyone on this site with a pistol that costs 3k, nor do I look down on anyone who has a Hi Point. Who gives a S&%T? I'm sure that ANYONE that has a hi point would love to have an unlimited budget for a handgun, but most people do not. I do not own a Hi Point. Have shot two different 9mm's though. Gun fired when trigger was pulled....that's the idea right??? I was under the impression that THR was a site where folks came to discuss a common interest and become more informed gun owners? Didn't know we were all here to make fun of fellow members for their choice of gun. Lets try a little harder to show some class and respect fellas

 

[3rdpig]

To me it boils down to this, more firearms in the hands of law abiding people is a good thing. Those of us that can afford more expensive guns have to remember, for someone on a low income supporting a family, buying an expensive gun isn't a matter of doing without some extras, it means having thier car repossesed or getting tossed out of thier home. It's a cheap gun or it's NO gun.

To anyone on a super tight budget, trying to make ends meet and working your butt off to do it, and STILL managing to find the time and money to purchase and learn to use a gun to defend your family, the next round is on me, I don't care what gun you chose to buy.

 

[mordechaianiliewicz]

Snobs

Hey, don't diss a Hi-Point. They ain't bad as long as you know what you're payin' for. Is a Ruger better? Yes. A surp Makarov or police trade-in S&W? Yep.

But if it was havin' nuthin' or a Hi-Point, I'd take the Hi-Point everytime

 

[chuck pullen]

Thankfully, I can buy a better quality handgun, and have done so many times.
But for those on a tight budget, ergonomics and beauty sometimes have to take a backseat to reliability and affordability. Hi-Point firearms meet these requirements well, from everything I've read. Therefore, I won't criticize someone's decision to defend his family w/ a functional gun that is
w/in his means. Instead, I'll applaud it.

 

[f4t9r]

there are lots of lower priced guns out there, nothing wrong with some of them and something is better then nothing. There is a market for everyone and thats the way it should be.