Back on Father's Day, I decided to buy myself a .40 carbine. Local store had 'em on sale, but didn't have any and couldn't get any. I called Hi-Point, and they told me they were having troubles with a vendor for carbine parts, and their production was at a standstill. They weren't expecting a resolution to the problem until after the first of 2009. Might call 'em and ask the status.
Back to the local store, they checked their other stores and found a large stash of .40's and 9mm carbines at a store on the other side of the state. I begged and wheedled, and they sent a manager to that store to transfer a bunch to our store. For some reason they were required to do it in person, couldn't just ship them. So, I bought a .40 for me and a 9mm for the grandson. But, AFAIK, they're getting scarce, until production kicks back in.
They're ugly bastards, but great shooters and lots of fun, I hope you find one. You might call the Big R in Elizabeth, CO, at 303-646-6936, ask for Sporting Goods, and see if they'll ship one to your FFL. I just got a flyer from them and all Hi-Points are on sale.
And from what I hear, the pistols aren't junk either, just ugly, bulky and heavy, but supposedly great shooters too. Not something you'd want to CCW though.
