what's you opinion on hi-point

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I have owned three , a 9mm, 380, and a 45acp. All were purchased for under $50. I would never own one again. They all jammed on ball ammo and were very unreliable. I got them to play with them because they were cheap. The 45acp was fun to shoot and decently accurate at longer range.
 
it makes better use as a throwing projectile than it does a gun, if my cousin's was any indication before getting rid of it.
 
The only thing I don't like about mine is what happened to ammunition:what:
I wish I could find .380 for cheaper than I do.
Of all the pistols I have ever bought, I don't regret the purchase of this one.
 
I didn't vote on this because I've never owned one either. I will say, they seem to be to the firearm world what hyundai is to automobiles. You can't beat the warranty and the price is right. Being on a budget, I would consider buying a brand new Hi Point if I could not find a used brand name weapon for a decent price.
 
I want my guns to be reliable for defensive reasons. I don't want to have to get lucky when I buy a gun. If you have a reliable Hi-Point, you got lucky.
 
sohcgt2, I think your reading and comprehension skills are lacking. I never said a Hi-point was more reliable than my more expensive handguns. Please point out one of my posts that says that.

If you are referring to my post were I said "Even a well made guns have problems in 5000 rounds" I was referring to a stove pipe or a fail to feed on occasion. Stuff happens. But it is in no way saying a Hi-point is more reliable.
They are pot metal junk. Jamomatics, and if you have one that shoots well, consider yourself lucky.

If you carry 24/7, I sure hope you have something better than a Hi-point.
 
Nothing wrong with my comprehension. Deltaboy says his jamomatic has gone 5000 rounds with no failure. You claim "even well made guns have problems in 5000 rounds" and then explain you were "referring to a stove pipe or a fail to feed on occasion. Stuff happens. But it is in no way saying a Hi-point is more reliable.", but that is the definition of reliable. I have a carry gun that has exactly zero failures ever and over 10,000 rounds fired, I also have a relatively expensive loaded match Springfield Armory 1911 that will malfunction like clockwork after 200 rounds. So what do you have with zero failure or are your standards not that high?
 
sohcgt2, 10,000 rounds and not even one problem? I am not going to call you a liar, but I think you are stretching it a bit here to meet your agenda. Also is that gun you claim 10,000 rounds without a problem a Hi-point?
 
Ive never known anyone to have a High Point that was unreliable.

PS.. I have several thousand rounds through my duty Glock 22 (cant beat free ammo) and have never had a malfunction. And that gun gets knocked around a bit from jumping walls and fighting suspects.
 
Who cares what the gun snobs think, they work. I wouldn't want one for carry because they're too heavy and single stack but they are reliable. If you are a collector of safe queens you hate HP's and we understand that but no need to trash a man's gun.
 
sohcgt2, 10,000 rounds and not even one problem? I am not going to call you a liar, but I think you are stretching it a bit here to meet your agenda. Also is that gun you claim 10,000 rounds without a problem a Hi-point?
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Fortunately for me your opinion is as important to me as whats on the bottom of my shoe. No my carry is not a Hi-Point its is a Glock. Perhaps the reason you refuse to belive any gun could offer such reliability is you own so many over rated antiquated and outdated designed guns. Refering to 1911s
I own 3 of them. 2 Kimbers and a Colt. Wish I never sold my Springfield.
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I too like 1911s as I mentioned previously " I also have a relatively expensive loaded match Springfield Armory 1911 that will malfunction like clockwork after 200 rounds." Just because I like the design of that gun doesn't mean I can't see the improvements in design that have been made over the years.
It makes me wonder if you have any actual experience with Hi-Point firearms other than seeing them at the gun store.

C-grunt claims similar experience so I guess he is a liar too.
PS.. I have several thousand rounds through my duty Glock 22 (cant beat free ammo) and have never had a malfunction. And that gun gets knocked around a bit from jumping walls and fighting suspects.
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Maybe its time for you to step up and get a modern reliable gun, something in polymer that is striker fired.
 
I've been harsh on Hi-Point pistols because the examples I have seen were not so good. However, I must say that if the gun works for him, then...he's carrying a reliable firearm for defense.

This is good.

Reliable Self-Defense Gun? Check!
Gun on person? Check!

However, there are better guns available in about the same price range ($50-100 more). This is a life saving tool; it's not about aesthetics or pride in ownership. I have owned many, many handguns in my search for "the perfect CCW gun" and some were poorly functioning weapons. The odds of getting a reliable Glock are probably higher than getting a reliable Hi-Point.

If the gun is debugged to the owner's satisfaction, then use it. But, better guns are available.
 
Don't tell Redhawk1 that, he has 2 Kimbers that stove pipe and missfeed but "stuff happens". No way is a POS Jamomatic Hi-Point more reliable than his 10 times more expensive Kimber stovepipe missfeed Great Guns.
 
Don't tell Redhawk1 that, he has 2 Kimbers that stove pipe and missfeed but "stuff happens". No way is a POS Jamomatic Hi-Point more reliable than his 10 times more expensive Kimber stovepipe missfeed Great Guns.
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Funny how the price of a gun dictates whether the stovepipes and missfeeds are "stuff happens" or a "POS jammomatic". :D
 
sohcgt2, I don't recall you ever at the range with me, did I say my Kimber's stove piped? Not that I recall. Oh there you go Assuming! You don't know one thing about the guns I own. The 3 1911 that I posted in another thread are in a 1911 thread. Hell I own a bunch of semi-auto's Sig's, S&W's, Colts, Kimber's, H&K's and even a Kal-tec. Not counting all the others I have owned.
All of my guns are very reliable, more than the POS Hi-point I had.

My reference to jams etc.
I have been to many matches watching other guys shoot there race guns and competition gun that have jammed. Does that make them junk, I say no. You sure act like you know me personally. You don't know me from Adams house cat.

ZO6Vettever, the guys ask for opinions and I gave him my experience, if you don't like the answer, don't ask the question. A simple solution don't you think?
 
Handgunner, the reason the Hi-point is a POS is because they consistently have fail to fire, fail to feed and stove pipe or fail to eject.
I am not talking on occasion, I am talking on a continuous basis for the Hi-point.

You two act like you own stock in Hi-point. I would not have such a strong dislike for Hi-point if I did not experience it for myself, and watch others with the same problems on a regular basis.

So you are your buddy can keep buying them (Great) LOL Hi-points, and tell everyone how great they are. But I will spend my hard earned money on what I like to shoot.
 
Handgunner, the reason the Hi-point is a POS is because they consistently have fail to fire, fail to feed and stove pipe or fail to eject.
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Then you would agree that the same goes for Kimber?
 
Im done with this thread, I said all I have to say. If you want to keep blowing smoke go right ahead. :banghead:

Good luck with your Hi-points. :barf:
 
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