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38SnubFan · February 11, 2008, 10:18 PM

I've never owned, but have shot a couple Hi-Point firearms. I know this much: They are cheap, made of cheap materials, and are quite heavy and bulky to the point I'd never own and/or carry one myself.

With a friend's C9, I couldn't even MANUALLY RACK a hollow-point into the chamber without the gun failing to properly go into battery.

All this said: At the range, first time picking one up and firing it (It was either a .380 or 9mm, I don't remember anymore), it shot cheap WWB FMJ ammo without a hitch....and was actually impressively accurate!

Again, this is not something I'd recommend for carry or even HD (since it can't reliably handle hollow-point rounds) unless it was a real SHTF scenario and you had nothing else; but if you're looking for something inexpensive to take to the range and have some fun with once in a while...I say, "Go for it!"

Just my $.02,

38SnubFan

February 11, 2008, 10:18 PM	#103
38SnubFan Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA USA Posts: 118	My experience... I've never owned, but have shot a couple Hi-Point firearms. I know this much: They are cheap, made of cheap materials, and are quite heavy and bulky to the point I'd never own and/or carry one myself. With a friend's C9, I couldn't even MANUALLY RACK a hollow-point into the chamber without the gun failing to properly go into battery. All this said: At the range, first time picking one up and firing it (It was either a .380 or 9mm, I don't remember anymore), it shot cheap WWB FMJ ammo without a hitch....and was actually impressively accurate! Again, this is not something I'd recommend for carry or even HD (since it can't reliably handle hollow-point rounds) unless it was a real SHTF scenario and you had nothing else; but if you're looking for something inexpensive to take to the range and have some fun with once in a while...I say, "Go for it!" Just my $.02, 38SnubFan __________________ Sure, you can have my gun...BULLETS FIRST! "People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men and women stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -A token of appreciation for the good cops. "Good cheer and steady aim are always fashionable." "Will...if need be!" ΜΟΛΩΝ ΑΛΒΕ!