@Gun1
I don't have personal experience firing a C9, but I have handled them in stores. But I think what I say below is being objective, and only say it because we have A LOT of new shooters that are inexperienced with the current market of firearms. And I wonder if you fall into that category and would benefit from some additional thoughts not directly relating to experiences with the C9.
Couple of questions because from your post I don't know if you someone who has gun experience or not.
1. What's your budget for this particular purchase?
2. How much money is the C9 going for, that you are looking to purchase?
3. Are you set on the C9 due to reasons other than price?
Personally, I would do my best to find a good used Ruger for similar to just a bit more in cost. I say Ruger because they typically have more offerings that would compete in price with the C9. And I don't suggest this because the C9 is necessarily junk, but that ANY Ruger will make the end user more happy in the long run than a blowback, heavy, and homely C9. Ruger's of similar size will more than likely have greater magazine capacity, holster options, and better ergonomics. Generally, I think it's fair to say anyone who thinks they will want to shoot going on in the future will quickly move to something other than a Hi Point.
With what is said above, if you cannot find any gently used Ruger's than the C9 you are going after and you feel the need to have a firearm immediately then by all means get the C9. The nice thing about Hi Point is that they have excellent customer service, I've never heard anything bad about how they treat customers with issues.