ErikO
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The 995 is just downright fun to shoot as well. Also, from what I've heard, the 15-round magazines for 9mm have been reported to work.
Hi Point carbine - which caliber?
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Twmaster
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That is not what I've been reading on the Hi-Point forums.
Bought one a month ago primarily for my 12 year old son who enjoys semi autos more than my beloved leveractions. I got an Marlin that already has been sent in for QC issues, and the Hi point in 45. I say bravo for the lower ammo capacity mags, because at least he has to pause to load them. We've fed the 45swc in both the 200gr. And 255gr. Variations, and with a nearly full case of AA9#, a load suitable for hogs. The gun has had no issues, and has more than 1000 rounds. Its ugly, has too long a length of pull for a kid, difficult to use safety, but for plinking, its quite fun. Get the 9mm for cheaper plinking, but in my mind, the 45 is hard to beat.
Warners
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Well, it's a done deal. I ordered one of the 995TSFG models yesterday. $260 including shipping to my FFL. I definitely wanted the forward grip on it, but figured I could add any additional accessories to it later if I wanted to. I have a basic 4x scope that I pulled off of my 30-.06 when I put a nice scope on it, so I'll put that on the Hi Point. Thanks for all the opinions and feedback guys.
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JHenry
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My brother had a hi-point, it felt very "cheap"(probably because they are
) If you browse around you might be able to find some old surplus carbines that should be pretty inexpensive as well but might just suit your fancy a little more. Trust me those hi-points are rough
) If you browse around you might be able to find some old surplus carbines that should be pretty inexpensive as well but might just suit your fancy a little more. Trust me those hi-points are roughWarners
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I went the the local Cabelas and handled the gun a couple times....felt fine to me. It actually felt good in my hands. I thought about the old surplus carbines, but that's not what I wanted. I have other guns that fill that niche'. This is what I like about the Hi Point carbines:
#1 - They are made in America. HUGE plus for me. I want to support American companies.
#2 - Even from people that started off with negative impressions of them, they pretty much consistently review well. Most of the criticism of them comes from people who just assume they are garbage but don't own one. Or those who don't like the way they look or don't like that they are made using inexpensive materials. In terms of function, reliability, and accuracy, I have yet to see a negative review of the carbines.
#3 - Lifetime warranty. Who else has that? If you have a problem with one (even on a USED one!), just send it back to them and they fix it. Granted, this is only good for as long as the company is in business, but they seem like they're selling plenty of guns.
#4 - It's pretty much EXACTLY what I wanted in the next step up for my 11 year old daughter to shoot. Easy to handle, low recoil, inexpensive to feed.
#5 - It's CHEAP! Yes, that definitely IS a factor for me.
#6 - Some hate the way it looks (and I'd agree with them about the earlier version), but I think it looks cool.
#7 - It fills a void in my collection.
#1 - They are made in America. HUGE plus for me. I want to support American companies.
#2 - Even from people that started off with negative impressions of them, they pretty much consistently review well. Most of the criticism of them comes from people who just assume they are garbage but don't own one. Or those who don't like the way they look or don't like that they are made using inexpensive materials. In terms of function, reliability, and accuracy, I have yet to see a negative review of the carbines.
#3 - Lifetime warranty. Who else has that? If you have a problem with one (even on a USED one!), just send it back to them and they fix it. Granted, this is only good for as long as the company is in business, but they seem like they're selling plenty of guns.
#4 - It's pretty much EXACTLY what I wanted in the next step up for my 11 year old daughter to shoot. Easy to handle, low recoil, inexpensive to feed.
#5 - It's CHEAP! Yes, that definitely IS a factor for me.
#6 - Some hate the way it looks (and I'd agree with them about the earlier version), but I think it looks cool.
#7 - It fills a void in my collection.
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mortablunt
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From a carbine, any round that's at least 380 ACP is going to be adequate. The extra barrel length makes for more velocity and therefore more energy. The 9mm version would fill any plinking and HD needs you have. Unfortunately, I'm a bit of a 45 ACP fanboy, so I'm going to root for that one too. It's more expensive, harder to find, has a smaller and costlier supply of spare parts, and the ammo is pricier.
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