Whenever I post this video, naysayers tend it ignore what's in it.
I actually do not think the trigger is bad at all. There's more take up with just about zero weight to it before you hit the wall, and it breaks clean but far back. The reset is short.. It's not as long and heavy as DOA triggers that many can shoot well. It's not a competition or target trigger. Not a great trigger but it's not bad either. It's a decent self defense trigger.
As far as Hi Points are concerned, people who buy them because they can't afford anything else aren't going to be paying range fees on top of 5k rounds of ammo. I doubt they get anywhere close to seeing 5k rounds through the gun, so it'll basically will last them a life time. I don't reckon income restricted Hi Point owners can afford the cost of a CCW class, ammo, and all the cost of government red tape that comes with it. They typically aren't buying Hi Points for conceal carry period, so in that case, the weight and bulk is a moot complaint. It can actually be a plus over a smaller, lighter pistol like a Taurus because of the dampened recoil. No, it's not an optimal choice, but it's better than nothing that'll serve it's intended purpose. They aren't for me, but some people really like them. The company has been around for years and hasn't gone bankrupt, had a bunch of safety recalls, or had a bunch of lawsuits. They must be do something right for the most part.