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Perhaps you didn't look hard enough, there are quite a few opinions about them.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=352134
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=386473
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=330419
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=380323
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=364911
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=185602
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=145186
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=171648

That's just a few of the threads from here, then you have:

http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/hipoint_100605/
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184277
http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=928
http://www.geocities.com/firearmoverload/fireoverhipoint3.html
 
what most people will tell you is they're cheap, ugly, heavy crap. which is true. what they won't say is that they're solid, reliable, affordable guns, for when you can't afford to buy a Les Baer. my brother has 2, both in .45ACP, and both work well. they're not something i'd carry, as they're huge, but they're perfect for home defense, or truck/toolbox guns. and they're 100% american made, and have an airtight warranty.
 
I'll be generous and say 95% of the people who have issues with Hi-Points have never owned nor fired one.

The other 5% have either fired one, or owned one, and have had issues with it.

While you can say it is more problem prone due to its inexpensive nature, you can find problems with guns that cost a pretty penny.

I don't have a problem with either the pistol or carbine in 9mm...well until now with my carbine. I think the screw heads sheared off on the carbine.

Wouldn't stop me from owning another one though.
 
My first hand gun was a C9. I broke it (my fault, not the guns). Sent it to Hi-point, got a whole new gun, the only thing original was the frame, 3 days later. The gun went bang every time and was not bad on accuracy. They are ugly, heavy, and cheap. However, they are also reliable, accurate, and built well. I would not carry one daily because they are not as comfortable as my glocks, but i would not hesitate to keep a few around the house.
 
As an owner of the $200 995 carbine for a decade with close to a 12k round count and a previous owner of a $150 C-9 pistol with over 5k rounds, I can tell you I think they are the best value out there.

Ugly, heavy, low capacity for their size, bulky, this is all true, and why they wouldn't be my first choice for a CCW.

But reliable and accurate as they are, you can't go wrong. If I was on a budget and wanted something in a viable caliber that I could bet my life on if I had to, I wouldn't be afraid that either one of my Hi Points would fail me.

After 5k rounds, I traded my pistol in for $100. I paid $125 new about 5 years earlier.

Also they have the best warranty is the business. Who else says they will fix your gun even if the breakage is entirely your fault forever, even if you're not the original owner of the gun?
 
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Big with sharp edges. The compact model is balanced OK but the large frame .40 & .45 are very top/front heavy. They are very reliable and durable but ugly? I think they are sexy.
 
I was so tired of hearing all the negative comments about them from people that didn't even own one that I went out and bought one. For the $129 + tax that I paid for mine I figured it was worth a try.

I had lots of FTF issues the first 50 to 100 rounds but I believe most of that was the fault of the magazine. After that it has been flawless. Granted I don't shoot it a ton but it is WELL WORTH the money I spent on it.

Yes, they are big, ugly and don't feel as nice to shoot as others but for a truck gun, spare, it's raining out and I don't want to get my expensive guns wet, beater or I just can't afford a Glock/HK/etc right now they fit the bill.
 
I have the C9, and like it. It's fun to shoot, goes bang every time, and is pretty accurate. It isnt as accurate as my Sig P239, but it only cost 1/6th of what the Sig cost too. It's a great pistol to get people into shooting that may not be able to afford to otherwise. And with the 100%, no questions, warranty, it's hard to discount them.

People say they are ugly and blocky. I guess they can say the same thing about HK's, cause every time I take it to the range people ask me if it's an HK. :rolleyes:

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All of the arguments people have who do not shoot one sound JUST LIKE the people who laugh at my Honda, and if they rode... would ride nothing but a Harley... I just bought a Heritage .22 w/ 9" barell and my next purchase (By 1/20/09) will be the 9mm version of the hi-point.
 
In my informal shooting group {We call ourselves 'The Cheap Galoots'}, several guys own a lot of Hi-Points, both pistol and carbines. General consensus..
Not the most AP {Aesthetically Pleasing} firearms out there (read as pig-butt-stuck-in-a-mud-fence-ugly); however, they go Bang! on request every time, and put the lead where you aim, or Hi-Point fixes it free. What more can you ask from a sub-$250 carbine or sub-$200 handgun?
 
I do ride a Honda, and a Kawi. Love them. I have shot a Hi Point. My Brother's. Total POS. Inaccurate, FTFeed, etc. My buddy also got one-Inaccurate, FTFeed, etc.

I told them both to send the guns back to the factory but neither has done so yet.

I haven't seen any other than these but these two are plenty of evidence for me until they are returned and fixed. If all problems get resolved with them I wouldn't have a problem throwing one in the truck, but until then, no thanks.

They sound good here I just haven't seen it for myself yet.
 
I had a cheap range beater high point for a while, and just recently sold it to a buddy. It worked, it was accurate enough for soda cans. It had a really hard kick as far as .45 acp goes, and the ergonomics weren't that great, but it still went boom just like any other semi-auto. It sure wasn't my handgun of choice, but mine could fulfill home defense/carry duties in a pinch if it was needed.
 
What caliber would you recommend? I figure the 9mm may be the way to go since it would have the most reasonable kick with the blowback design. However, would the 45 be better since it is lower pressure and the steel isn't exactly top shelf? I have a friend asking about inexpensive pistols and I thought of pointing him in this direction. I think it makes sense to go with 9mm since he may as well have cheaper ammo if he is going to get a cheap pistol.
Even with a $150 price tag, I don't think it is worth it if you already have a quality pistol. I could get it but then I'd be wasting time and ammo every time I shot it instead of something I actually would use to defend myself.
 
I've never fired one of their pistols but do own one of their carbines in .40. Yes they are ugly but I have never had any problems out of my carbine and it is very accurate for an inexpensive firearm.
 
I love 'em. I just don't feel safe carrying a round in the chamber.

If you want a reasonably priced gun that you know will shoot straight and without jamming then buy a Hi-Point.

If you do have trouble with one send it in and they will fix it right and turn it around QUICKLY. That means in days or one week, not weeks or months like Taurus and some of the other manufacturers.
 
I have had a C-9 for a coule of years. I have never had a single problem with it. It is heavy, ugly and cheap, but it sure works fine. I used it when I took my CCW class. The instructers were impressed with the way it shot.
 
I just remembered another one after reading about the CCW Guy. In my CCW Cllass an older guy had one his recently deceased wife bought him for defense. It was a .45. He had to rent a Glock to finish qualifying. Somehow he had more pieces than he started with. I don't know how that turned out, either. Sorry to be a naysayer everybody. I'd love to like 'em, I just can't. 3for 3.:uhoh:
 
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