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Potatohead said:
Not talking specifically about a Hi point here but I love how the folks on these reviews shoot a gun 23 times and declare it 'reliable".
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That brings up a great question, probably merits a thread all it's own: for how many rounds must a firearm perform flawlessly before you dub it "reliable" or even "reliable enough"?

I have 400 perfect rounds (factory FMJ, and both LRN and FMJ reloads) through my JHP. That's not much but it's good enough for me to call it reliable.
 
Thanks, Mrs. potatohead, for MIS-Quoting me, the OP...

I said Nutnfancy tested the C9

He uses a reviewed weapon nearly EXCLUSIVELY for 2-3 MONTHS
and shoots a lot more than 23 rounds. ANYTHING he tests gets a
proper review. So you had better quote ME accurately, because I check!



PS EDIT:
I was snip-quoted, accurate, but deceptively Snipped.
A NutNFancy review is prolly second to None!
 
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Who buys a High Point? Maybe someone who wants a gun that works, whether it is pretty or not. Maybe someone who is careful with money and doesn't want to waste it paying for advertising and hype?

No question that High Points have drawbacks; they are clunky, heavy, and ugly. But when push comes to shove, and a gun is needed for what is gun is for, they will do the job as well as a $50,000, engraved, gold inlaid, show piece. And, if it is used in self defense, and confiscated by the cops, the former owner can take the loss BETTER than if it were that 50 grand museum-class pistol.

Jim
 
NICE!

@JimK



See, REAL MEN DO Buy HiPoints!
"Men who doubt their Manhood" may need to buy the
bigger/better weapon, car, truck, etc. to VALIDATE!
Just Sayin'!

I have finer, more expensive weapons as well, but know value too!
 
I have one, just cuz.
Is it an EDC? no, it's too heavy & too ugly - LOL

And it HATES 115 gr ammo.
it'll jam 1 or 2 x per mag.
But feed it any 124 gr & it eats it like starving dog.

Did I mention it's ugly?
Well it is! :eek:

But as long as I feed it 124 gr ammo, it's VERY reliable (and ugly).
 
Never fails to amaze me that any HiPoint thread draws more attention than most. As if there's a secret, unmentioned appreciation for these affordable, dependable, fugly, affordable, always-go-bang, affordable handguns.

Hmmmmm.
 
What are they made out of?

I always thought they were made out of ZAMAK - but I don't think they are because Illinois has a melting point law but I see Hi-Points in my LGS all the time.
 
@MedWheeler

How Much?
If it is decent (under a new one) GO FOR IT!
Mine have all been 100%, I'm totally HAPPY
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UndeRGRound, he had been talking 'round $60 last time. I'll see what he's thinking this time. He does claim it's kind of a Jam-o_Matic, but he's also pretty inexperienced with handguns.
 
The Carbines are awesome as long as you stick to factory mags.

Old man (a lifelong Old gun guy) bought his used, someone had overtorqued the fittings.

he shined it up, put an oversized bolt-handle on it for those of us with big mitts, and attached a cheap radioshack combo Laser/flashlight to the end.

Can't tell if it's an Ironic joke of some sort yet given the rest of his collection, but it's a fun little shooter, and the red/green dot scope isn't half bad.

Can't shoot the pistols, not enough clearance for our big squishy hands. But supposedly you can cut their guns in half with a saw and they'll replace them.
 
Great Price!

U do know, that for jams, it is generally a ramp polishing that is needed.
If it is nose up or diver down (on rounds out of the magazine) the feed
lips need tweaked, either in or out depending on angle of bullet.

@MedWheeler
 
I have a bunch of quality handguns already, but have recently been wanting to pick up a C9 to keep in my pick up as a dedicated truck gun. A buddy has a C9 that I have shot a lot, and it shoots good and accurately enough for SD situations. I was pretty surprised how well I can shoot it quickly and stay on target. Pleasantly surprised!;)
 
Had a Haskell 45 several years ago. Wife really liked it, but to me was too heavy. Paid $150 for it and sold it for $150 almost a year and over 500 rounds later. Beginning of this year bought her a new HP JHP in green for $120 plus tax. Don't get me wrong, they are great guns for what they are. IMHO, you get more than you paid for with these guns.
 
I'll be honest, and I may be vain but I refuse to buy an ugly gun. Even something like Glock which many call ugly isn't bad to me...they just look utilitarian, but the Hi-Points....they fell down the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down and I just won't have it.
 
Jim K said:
Who buys a High Point? Maybe someone who wants a gun that works, whether it is pretty or not. Maybe someone who is careful with money and doesn't want to waste it paying for advertising and hype?

No question that High Points have drawbacks; they are clunky, heavy, and ugly. But when push comes to shove, and a gun is needed for what is gun is for, they will do the job as well as a $50,000, engraved, gold inlaid, show piece. And, if it is used in self defense, and confiscated by the cops, the former owner can take the loss BETTER than if it were that 50 grand museum-class pistol.

Jim
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Yep, I agree. I got the .45 acp for $159 last year. It is a straight shooter and has never jammed. Now I see the LGS is selling the .45acp for over $200. Glad I got the Hi-Point when I did.
 
Your Loss, HANZO!!!
Glock is nearly as bad looking, and IT'S FOREIGN MADE!
All My Guns are USA, BABY!!!
HP, RUGER, S&W, MOSSBERG, SAVAGE, MARLIN, TAURUS!!!
 
This Taurus is made in USA:neener:
Sweeet!

Taurus PT22
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taurus PT22 8+1 or PT25 9+1
Taurus P22.JPG
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin United States
Specifications
Length 5.25 inches
Width 1.3 inches
Height 4.3 inches
Caliber .22LR
Action blowback
Feed system 8 round box magazine
Sights Iron
The PT22 is a .22LR semi-automatic pistol produced by Taurus and features an 8+1 round capacity magazine. The PT22 is often viewed as a Taurus copy of the Beretta 21 Bobcat due to having a similar "tip up" barrel. In fact this small pistol is very different in design and function from the Beretta. The PT22 is a cast steel frame and slide, manufactured in Florida, USA.
 
NutNFancy is the last person/people I would consult for firearms advice. Right down there with Yeager. Just because someone has a Youtube page does not make them an expert in anything, especially firearms. Jeff Quinn at Gunblast is a much more reliable source.

I do not understand the person who wants to buy another gun on a budget gets a Hi Point. I have shot them and they are nothing to rave over. If you want another gun, save up your money and get something halfway decent. With Ruger and Taurus around, there is no reason to spend 100-150 dollars less and get a Hi Point.

There is only two groups of people I can see reasoning behind in getting a Hi Point: Very tight budget and it is their FIRST firearm or someone getting a throwaway gun to be used in a crime. No slight against anyone here who has them, just how I see them.
 
Hi-Point Model 995 9mm Carbine


by Jeff Quinn

photography by Jeff Quinn & Boge Quinn

January 13th, 2010

For a concealed carry handgun, I find the pistols to be larger than what I want to carry, and I have never fired a Hi-Point pistol, but from reports that I hear, they seem to work pretty well.
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The Hi-Point carbine has a very good warranty. It is a lifetime warranty, and follows the weapon, so if you sell it, the next owner gets the same warranty. This is an important feature with any weapon. With this carbine, I had to test the Hi-Point warranty. Any gun maker can make a weapon that needs repair, and I have had my share. It is how they handle the problem that matters. Soon after shooting began, the carbine developed a trigger problem. I sent the carbine back for repair, and within two weeks I had the weapon back in my hands, and it has ran perfectly ever since. It has fed, fired, and ejected every type of 9mm ammo that I have tried.

The Hi-Point 9mm carbine is a short, handy, reliable weapon that would be ideal as a home defense carbine. Recoil is non-existent, even with the Plus P ammo tested, so everyone in the family can be trained to use this weapon. It has plenty of accuracy for predator control, and is a lot of fun to shoot. While there is still a national ammo shortage in this country, 9mm seems to still be plentiful and affordable.

The Hi-Point carbine is one-hundred percent made in the USA. It proves that a weapon does not have to be expensive to shoot well, nor does it have to be made in some third-world country to be inexpensive. If you are needing a modern pistol-caliber carbine, give the Hi-Point a look at www.hi-pointfirearms.com.
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Hi-Point Model 995 9mm Carbine


by Jeff Quinn

photography by Jeff Quinn & Boge Quinn

January 13th, 2010

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For a concealed carry handgun, I find the pistols to be larger than what I want to carry, and I have never fired a Hi-Point pistol, but from reports that I hear, they seem to work pretty well.
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The Hi-Point carbine has a very good warranty. It is a lifetime warranty, and follows the weapon, so if you sell it, the next owner gets the same warranty. This is an important feature with any weapon. With this carbine, I had to test the Hi-Point warranty. Any gun maker can make a weapon that needs repair, and I have had my share. It is how they handle the problem that matters. Soon after shooting began, the carbine developed a trigger problem. I sent the carbine back for repair, and within two weeks I had the weapon back in my hands, and it has ran perfectly ever since. It has fed, fired, and ejected every type of 9mm ammo that I have tried.

The Hi-Point 9mm carbine is a short, handy, reliable weapon that would be ideal as a home defense carbine. Recoil is non-existent, even with the Plus P ammo tested, so everyone in the family can be trained to use this weapon. It has plenty of accuracy for predator control, and is a lot of fun to shoot. While there is still a national ammo shortage in this country, 9mm seems to still be plentiful and affordable.

The Hi-Point carbine is one-hundred percent made in the USA. It proves that a weapon does not have to be expensive to shoot well, nor does it have to be made in some third-world country to be inexpensive. If you are needing a modern pistol-caliber carbine, give the Hi-Point a look at www.hi-pointfirearms.com.
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Take THAT, "herrwalther" LOL!

FYI, I DO wish to purchase a Walther PPK for a pocket gun.
For my uses, it is a good caliber for a pocket gun (.380) and
the Walther is perhaps the highest example of this! Always
been a James Bond fan, as well :cool:

Good Day!
 
Originally Posted by Thompsoncustom
... would handle twice the pressure that my glock 17 would. My hi point ate double charges for breakfast.

Just curious, how did you test and verify one load was twice the pressure of the other?
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You mean that double charges don't happen routinely to you??? Weird.:neener:

You don't have a detachable copper crusher pressure tester apparatus for your HP. You should definitely get one!:neener:
 
herrwalther said:
save up your money and get something halfway decent. With Ruger and Taurus around, there is no reason to spend 100-150 dollars less and get a Hi Point.
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With Glock and Springfield Armory around, there is no reason to spend 100-150 dollars less and get a Ruger or Taurus.

With SIG and Beretta around, there is no reason to spend 100-150 dollars less and get a Glock or SA.

See how that works?
 
I have seen Jeff Quinn's review of the Hi-Point Carbine. I just don't call that the stereotypical Hi-point :D. My brother has been looking for the carbine for awhile and if he gets it I may have to try it. May change my attitude towards SOME Hi Points, might not.

DeadFlies said:
With Glock and Springfield Armory around, there is no reason to spend 100-150 dollars less and get a Ruger or Taurus.

With SIG and Beretta around, there is no reason to spend 100-150 dollars less and get a Glock or SA.

See how that works?
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That is because quality means something. If quality meant nothing there would be no Kimbers or Wilson Combats or HKs. Everyone would have Hi-points and Cobras and Jiminez pistols.
 
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