JustinJ
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Unless it was custom made where did they get a threaded barrel?
Behold! The Abomination!
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In 2003 I bought a Hi-Point .45 on a whim. At the time the only other handgun I had was a Colt .22.
I really wasn't too interested in guns or shooting as a hobby, I mostly bought it as something cheap to have laying around for self-defense.
I will admit the gun functioned just fine. I never shot it much so I can't speak for it's durability, but it worked great.
I sold it (and bought a 1911) once I started shooting more and realized it wasn't fun to carry, shoot, or just fondle & oogle over it.
I really wasn't too interested in guns or shooting as a hobby, I mostly bought it as something cheap to have laying around for self-defense.
I will admit the gun functioned just fine. I never shot it much so I can't speak for it's durability, but it worked great.
I sold it (and bought a 1911) once I started shooting more and realized it wasn't fun to carry, shoot, or just fondle & oogle over it.
Hondo 60
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yup -ugly as all get out - but they just go bang! everytime!
(at least mine does. - YMMNV (your mileage might not vary)
(at least mine does. - YMMNV (your mileage might not vary)
Since I'm committed to all your lulz, I thought I would post this.
Out of 50 rounds, only 2 hung. Admittedly I had subjected it to a liberal dose of breakaway only hours earlier, so that may have contributed. The pistol was imminently controllable, exhibiting only a crisp snap. The trigger felt good; tons better than the dry firing practice had led me to believe there would be massive creep and certainly not overly heavy. I was never bitten by the depleted uranium slide as I had heard in some reports nor did I feel it would ever become an issue.
This pistol shot consistently low. Granted, it could easily be me since I haven't touched a pistol in nearly a decade, but those international orange sights were lined up on the 7 ring just to get what you see above. Sadly, I had forgotten my flathead screwdriver in order to adjust the rear sights, making 25 yrd shots an absolute mess. I'm definitely not one of those people you hear about taking their hi-point to the line against custom 1911s, but then I won't claim that level of skill either.
I expect once I get the sights dialed in, minute of torso will easily be within reach at 20y. It was also unfortunate that I wasn't able to test with a variety of ammo at the indoor range I went to, limiting the experience to "Speer TMJ Lawman Ammunition" purported to be the "standard for affordable and complete training ammunition."
Yay.
So another factor could easily be the ammunition. I was hoping to fire a decent cross section of different types. Maybe next weekend. In any case, I'd say it's a decent little popper. It's not concealable, but then again, I knew that going in and I'm not caring much at $150. It'll do until I'm ready to trade up.
Out of 50 rounds, only 2 hung. Admittedly I had subjected it to a liberal dose of breakaway only hours earlier, so that may have contributed. The pistol was imminently controllable, exhibiting only a crisp snap. The trigger felt good; tons better than the dry firing practice had led me to believe there would be massive creep and certainly not overly heavy. I was never bitten by the depleted uranium slide as I had heard in some reports nor did I feel it would ever become an issue.
This pistol shot consistently low. Granted, it could easily be me since I haven't touched a pistol in nearly a decade, but those international orange sights were lined up on the 7 ring just to get what you see above. Sadly, I had forgotten my flathead screwdriver in order to adjust the rear sights, making 25 yrd shots an absolute mess. I'm definitely not one of those people you hear about taking their hi-point to the line against custom 1911s, but then I won't claim that level of skill either.
I expect once I get the sights dialed in, minute of torso will easily be within reach at 20y. It was also unfortunate that I wasn't able to test with a variety of ammo at the indoor range I went to, limiting the experience to "Speer TMJ Lawman Ammunition" purported to be the "standard for affordable and complete training ammunition."
Yay.
So another factor could easily be the ammunition. I was hoping to fire a decent cross section of different types. Maybe next weekend. In any case, I'd say it's a decent little popper. It's not concealable, but then again, I knew that going in and I'm not caring much at $150. It'll do until I'm ready to trade up.
ThomasT
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You have never seen a gun designed by the French have you?
tbutera2112
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"Actually the HiPoint isn't any worse looking than Glock, Sig, or HK. In fact, if any of those names were stamped on the slide you wouldn't be berating it."
beg to differ!
(not mine - but ide like to get the same hard chrome work done on mine, mines the subcompact model of this)
beg to differ!
(not mine - but ide like to get the same hard chrome work done on mine, mines the subcompact model of this)
meanmrmustard
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Don't be jealous. You know you want it.
EVIL
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Makes me ashamed i'm from OH (where the fine HP is manufactured) ... My nightmare scenario is that the anti's pass some sort of legislation only allowing purchase of firearms manufactured in one's state of residence - If that happens I'm moving out of OH! ... and for the record COMBLOCK guns are much easier on the eye - don't know why you'd buy a HP when you can get a CZ 82 for < $50 more ...
however, I would rather have the HP than the crappy Jennings .22 I had. (which jammed/failed to extract every round) - so it is definately not the worst gun - but I think the jennings had the edge on aesthetics ...
Well, I have heard the "U" word applied to the Ruger CF pistols and they cost a lot more.
Sorry, but I have fired Hi-Points and they all shot a lot better than the target shown by Panzercat. It looks more like an out-of-practice shooter than a defective gun or ammo.
Jim
Sorry, but I have fired Hi-Points and they all shot a lot better than the target shown by Panzercat. It looks more like an out-of-practice shooter than a defective gun or ammo.
Jim
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Springfield0612
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I bought the Hi-Point .380 as a intro starter gun for my wife, she learned the basics with it and then decided to move on to a Taurs 709 Slim, 500 rounds later the recoil spring on the guide rod (Taurus) broke. My mom got the Hi-point 9mm as a starter gun, she couldn't shoot it accurately (no problem for me or my dad) she now owns a glock, and is now the stereotypical Glock Snob. I myself own the Hi-point 995ts 9mm carbine. It does what a 9mm carbine should, puts ammo down range. With my experience of Hi-Point I would bet my life on one! Looks aren't everything.
meanmrmustard
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Good for you, man. My first handgun was the JCP .40, and it was accurate, comfortable, reliable, and ugly. Next was a G22, and I liked it for about 2 minutes. Ive since traded that ugly hi point, and believe it or not I miss it. It's not the looks or price of the gun, it's whether it's a joy to shoot. Remember guys, just because a dude has a million dollars doesn't mean he needs a million dollar gun. And food for thought, every time you guys advocate a glock over the hi point, you just sound worried. Every time you make fun of a hi point owner on this forum, you lose a friend. They're ugly, but guns nonetheless. Get over it.
It's true.meanmrmustard said:
Yep, that's me. Pretty sure i mentioned that was a factor, too
Personally, I think i just need practice and a flat head screwdriver in order to align the sights. It was shooting low and it's not that hard to line three bright orange dots up
Even more surprising was the rep at the new Shooters World down here in Phoenix. he really didn't have anything bad to say about hi-points, save the obnoxious trigger on select models.
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That is an oddly appealing little version of it. By far the best looking (perhaps that's a disingenuous exaggeration) one I've seen.
Does anyone else have pictures of custom hi-points with improved looks? I kind of want one to have as a project gun now.
CajunBass
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Looks just like mine.
InkEd
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Please post all pics of HiPoint firearms in Adobe Flash format.
(So, us iPhone and Mac users cannot see the ugly things.)
(So, us iPhone and Mac users cannot see the ugly things.)
Thompsoncustom
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On my phone so I can't post other hi points but ya designer grips makes custom epoxy based grips for the gun which a lot of people seem to like and others have to different signs on them (not a fun of the stockones). They make great project guns I was thinking of putting a tac light on mine but have got around to it.
simon_rook
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I not for them but just prior to seeing this thread I was watching this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbvvurXmAmg&feature=share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbvvurXmAmg&feature=share
Sniper X
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I must chime in here. Although I have not bought a HiPoint yet, I will. I love the idea of a gun no matter how ugly it is going bang every time you hit the hot switch, and that it actually hits where you point it and all this for a mere 160 dollars. I can say after MANY guns and none for 160 new, I have been very disappointed with quite a few that were WAY more expensive and never were fixed to my needs by the company. None were 1911s and after shooting a Hi Point 9mm and .45 I WILL buy one for a go bag I have.
RevDerb
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Yep, that's her alright!
CDNN had a batch of cz-82s for about $180ish. Don't see them anymore, but that's a tough deal to beat even if you can get a hipoint at $150 +lifetime warranty.
The good thing about a hipoint is once i'm ready to, I'll be able to cash it for exactly what I bought it if only for the bulletproof warranty. Sell it, and buy up. It's hardly a bad deal.
The good thing about a hipoint is once i'm ready to, I'll be able to cash it for exactly what I bought it if only for the bulletproof warranty. Sell it, and buy up. It's hardly a bad deal.
tbutera2112
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friend of mine has a 9mm hipoint and considers 2 jams per 50 rds of ammo "decent"....no thanks.
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