Hi-Point C-9 9mm

[directshot]

WHat do you guys think about the Hi-Point handguns? From my research they are really cheap but fairly decent for the price...

Any thoughts - I am a newbie here, so go easy...

 

[JImbothefiveth]

If you can afford a glock or the like, you are probably better with one of those. Although hi-points have a reputation for being usually reliable, there is a reason no major military or police force issues them.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

If $150 or so is all you have, a Hi-Point beats a pocketful of rocks. If you can afford better, there is no reason not to avail yourself. However - at the risk of contradicting myself - I've paid six times that for a gun that still malfunctioned and shed parts on the range floor anyway.

 

[directshot]

alright... yeah times are a little rough right now and things aren't getting any better... like you said it beats a pocket full of rocks!

 

[BhmBill]

I got on of their 9mm Carbines (my first gun show purchase awhile back, by no means my first gun) and I thought it was a POS because it kept getting fail-to-chambers. Figured out it was the aftermarket extended 15rd magazine. Started sing the factory mags and havent had a problem yet.

If you can afford around $300 and still want an affordable 9mm gun thats decent, look for a Ruger (p89 or p95) or Keltec.

 

[oldFred]

Theres nothing wrong with Hi-Point arms. If you can stomach the BUTT-UGLINESS!

 

[JImbothefiveth]

I'd use it over a .22.

 

[Wirtbowhunter]

I bought a c9 as a beater utv gun. After shooting it I really like it. I've not had any problems with it. I really think I can shoot it better than some of my expensive handguns. I've heard of people getting bad ones but I'll say that I was very impressed with mine for 125 bucks at a gun show.

 

[sltintexas]

they are good guns with a great warranty. One thing I like about this forum is there is knowledgable people who for the most part aren't gun snobs. You will get a lot of snobby answers on other forums.

I have a .380 which the same frame as the c9 and gots tons 'o buddies that have the c9. Hi Point has a few issues you can work through if you know about them. The c9 has some tight springs when new. Don't load the mags completely full until you get it good and broken in. The mags are the problem points of most people. Once you get the mag springs broken in you can load it up all the way with out issues. Also the mag lips need to be measured if you are having issues. There are a few dedicated hi point forums (google hi point forum) and you'll find the magic measurements the lips need to be. Lastly don't worry if you have issues before you get to 200 rounds. They are cheap guns which means the fit and finish isn't the best so until you get the feed ramp all smoothed down some people have issues.

All that being said after I got 200 rounds through my .380, I can count the amount of failures on one hand. They are surprisingly reliable for the amount you pay. I bought mine about 5 years ago for $89 new. I also have the 9mm carbine.

If you are limited to a budget they can't be beat for what you pay for it. There are nicer guns out there... once you get into guns, you find some things lying around your house you can sell to buy more! Have fun!

 

[xstuntman]

Yep decent firearm for the money. It is blowback and kinda heavy but mine worked flawlessly which is what counts. It just wasn't lefty friendly. X

 

[Yo2slick]

Hi-Points go bang everytime you pull the trigger which is what they were made to do. The only bad thing I have to say about them is they are butt ugly but so is a Glock.

 

[Ruodo]

I've had one for a few months now and probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone else. It jams about 2 or 3 times every 50 rounds. The slide lock back didn't work for a while (then it just started working, now its back to not locking at all), and the trigger lock doesn't work anymore.

I mean it shoots and all, but I've had problems since day one.

 

[Deanimator]

Blowback 9x19mm pistols are comparatively rare. There's a reason for that.

Buy a used S&W Model 10.
Buy a used SIG P6.
Buy a Rock Island M1911.

Buy anything else.

 

[walker944]

DirectShot - Welcome to the forum. If you do a Search and read through some of the other threads pertaining to Hi-Point pistols I think you'll find that they are a very smart purchase for the dollars spent. I understand your budget constraints, so this very well may be the best choice for you right now. There are many of us on this board that own quite a few handguns, and I would dare guess that most, if not all of us, have had to budget and economically spend at one time or another in our life. I'm happy for you that you have found a handgun that suites your needs and meets your financial situation. Let us know if you make the purchase, and let us know how it shoots. I have not owned a Hi-Point, yet. I've got my eye one their 9mm carbines in the camo stock. I've only seen one (online), but hope one crosses my path in the future.

Take care, best of luck, and again...welcome to the forum.

 

[Clifford]

I own one it's fun to plink with but do yourself a favor and save some more cash and get a glock. The hi-points are neat but kind of hit or miss on realiablility if you are trusting you're life on it get a glock or xd. .

 

[parolebear]

I have a safe full of high dollar to ultra cheap guns. My high points (carbine, 380 and 45) are heavy, ugly, bad trigger but always go bang. I agree I would throw another 100-150 and get a S&W M10, Ruger P-series (they are also heavy and ugly)but if I only had 100-150 then that is where I go. Alot better than rocks, knife, fist or tailwhooping. They are more accurate than most people give them credit for and dang how far will you be shooting it 3-7 yards. Mine have never jammed, about 100 thru the 380, 300 thru the 45 and scared to think how many thru the carbine (9mm)