My first hand gun was a JHP .45 and I still like it. My main carry gun is a S&W 469 9mm, but the .45 is my nightstand gun. It's heavy and ugly, but they work and work well. Mine hasn't jammed, FTF, FTE, zero problems so far.
1911 mags can be modded to fit, but they won't ever work in a 1911 again. I'm still looking for some cheap 1911 mags to test this theory, but I've seen a Youtube vid that shows it, FWIW. Possibly the same one linked above.
Anyhow, for what it cost me, I'm not complaining. My kids probably won't inherit it, but it's not worth selling, either. I'm $180 into with an extra magazine, might get half that in a sale. I figure I'll keep it til it breaks, whenever that happens, then send it to Hi Point for a replacement and more mags.
A lot of people say they are entry level guns for people who don't know much about guns. Yes and no. I had pretty decent experience with guns before I bought one. I wouldn't consider myself a newb when it comes to pistols, but a Hi Point was my first pistol.
At their price, every gun owner should have one. That way they can make informed decisions as to their worthiness.