I'd look into the Rugers or Rock Armory pistols...rather than the hi-points. The construction is just not good for CCW, and like everyone here says: "Wear your gun." If you can't carry it, and it's your only gun, that's no good.
The rifle though I recommend unconditionally. I have the 9mm with a red dot sight on it - which, by the way, really "balances out" the looks of it and makes it more attractive - and every time I take it to the range I get complimented for tearing out the bullseye at 30 yards in less than 5 seconds (11 shots) easily, over and over.
It's a work horse gun. Property duty, targets, cans, home defense on a budget, small game hunting (squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, does if it's legal) - it excels.
Plus there's an amazing warranty, so even if you basically know nothing about guns and make a really stupid mistake (like shooting past a squib load) you can get everything replaced for free.
The rifle though I recommend unconditionally. I have the 9mm with a red dot sight on it - which, by the way, really "balances out" the looks of it and makes it more attractive - and every time I take it to the range I get complimented for tearing out the bullseye at 30 yards in less than 5 seconds (11 shots) easily, over and over.
It's a work horse gun. Property duty, targets, cans, home defense on a budget, small game hunting (squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, does if it's legal) - it excels.
Plus there's an amazing warranty, so even if you basically know nothing about guns and make a really stupid mistake (like shooting past a squib load) you can get everything replaced for free.