Hi-point woods gun

[Dustin746]

I need a cheap handgun to take in the woods with me. I have hogs around where I live and the Hi-Point .45 seems okay. I've heard good and bad things about it. Any feedback you could give would be helpful

[riggins_83]

Generally the cheapest of anything you can get isn't great. They have the worst trigger I've felt in a long time. If ya want a 45 that's not expensive I'd go for a Ruger P345 or a Bersa.

[Creeper]

Hi-Points are... generally not well thought of here. I'll leave it at that.

Hogs? Large, vicious, feral hogs? IMO, I think you'd be better served with, at minimum, a .357 Mag. If you must have an auto, then a 10mm, minimum.

Cheers,
C

[Cheapshooter]

The easiest way to find info on here about the Hi-Point 45 would be use the search tool. type in Wildbill45, and you will find a tremendous amount of good information along with all the BS posted by the Hi-Pointaphobes.
There are at least 8 threads, some quite long, about Hi-Point pistols listed by searching his username. He has several youtube videos to back up his claims.

[dave9969]

I've owned 2 hi points

I had no trigger issues it was fine on my pistol and the carbine that I have.

I would recommend Hi-Point for any situation where you want a low price gun in case it gets lost or stolen. No the gun is not a Glock or Sig Sauer, but it will send bullets down range, and very accurately to.

Ultimately, if its a gun you use a lot, you will end up selecting a better gun. For occasional use, you can't go wrong with Hi-point. Its not a every day carry gun at all though. Small capacity magazines, and over all a pretty ugly gun, but then again if you are getting shot at by any gun, it will be ugly won't it?

[cwok]

I have a Hi-Point .45 acp that i shot about 800 rounds from - works OK, I had a few failures in the first 150 rounds or so and none thereafter, and at 10 yards it shot overlapping 10 round groups.

But
A - Its an odd shaped firearm and you are gong to need a holster for it -- I'd check that issue out throughly.
B - I, personally, found the saftey rather awkward.

Given your planned use, I'd suggest you consider those two points.
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[johnwilliamson062]

The triggers aren't great. The ergonomics aren't great. The looks aren't great.

The ability to put rounds down range reliably is unparalleled at even double the price tag. NIB comparisons only of course.

[ga nopro]

The Crossman "pellet pistol" holster for has worked great for me since '05. About $13 at Walmart. They kinda go together don't they?

[TomInLa]

I have one of the hi-point 45's. As stated, it does shoot accurately, and I have had no feed or ejection problems, at all. The trigger break and pull is not great, but acceptable, for me it is the shape of the trigger and the pivot arc. It can pinch the underside of your trigger finger. Not an issue when facing down a hog, but repeated range firing is another matter. I find myself thinking about my grip and the pain in my finger instead of concentrating on my next shot. In it's favor is the price (sub 200) and the warranty (lifetime, transferrable) as well as being a USA made product.

[TomInLa]

Sorry, accidentally double-posted...

[testuser]

I had a Hi-point 9mm years ago, not a reliable weapon and not worth the $150 I paid. It's easily the worst pistol I've ever bought.

It's not what I'd want in the woods, either, since the gun has no firing pin safety, so it's not drop safe. (Correct me if I'm wrong...this could be a major consideration, though...lots to trip on in the woods.)

I'd think a used .357 magnum revolver would be a better choice and possibly a better caliber for what you'd want to do. The $300 difference between the Hi-Point isn't much money for sometihng that will last a lifetime.

[dave9969]

the Hi-Point C9 has a HUGE safety on the side of the slide, I mean its MASSIVE

as for holsters, any holster that my sig 2022 or my eagle 9mm fit, worked fine for the hi point as well. so don't know what gun you were trying to shove in that holster

[testuser]

The safety locks the trigger NOT the firing pin. A firing pin safety is entirely different from a manual safety. Interia from the force of the weapon striking a hard surface can move the pin forward and fire the weapon without pulling the trigger.

[Colonel Custer]

It puts rounds down range. You can adjust the rear sight left or right but not up or down. Mine shoots a consistant 2 inches low at 15 yards, you learn to adjust. It's a truck gun and a bedside gun. If I have to shoot an intruder then loose my gun for 1 year to 18 months for litigation then it is easier to be without a $150 hi point than a $500+ .45 of another manufacturer.

So shooting pigs is your thing well a 230 grain .45 won't let you down (unless pigzilla tops 500lbs)

[osbornk]

I have a Hi-Point C9 and it is accurate and very dependable. It has a lifetime warranty regardless of the number of owners. I would recommend it. You can go to the Hi-Point forum at http://www.hipointfirearmsforums.com/forum/index.php for further information.

I am very happy with my $125 investment. Hi-Points are hated by the many gun snobs on many forums.

[Walt Sherrill]

Hi-Points are widely hated. Mostly by people who have never even held one.

In that regard, they have a lot in common with Glocks.

[bacardisteve]

I personally wouldnt trust the safety on it if you fall on a hard surface or drop the gun on one. Also question 45 acp on the bigger hogs and I prefer 45acp for my ccw needs. A used blackhawk can be had for around $350 or so in a variety of hard hitting calibers.

[militant]

I have a HiPoint .45. It has never FTF on me yet and is as accurate as I am. The trigger feels horrible in my opinion but its 125.00 gun.

[marine6680]

Triggers are not the bast, as has been said many times. Big, heavy, ugly... cheap.

They go bang every time and are accurate.

Some say that they need a couple hundred rounds to get loosened up and fully reliable. Some say a box of +P through the gun first helps make the process quicker.

As far as the safety, guns must pass drop tests in order to be sold. Thats with the safety off I believe.

And the way the safety and sear works, dropping the gun with the safety on will definitely not allow the striker to slip and fire the gun. The FCG is very crude, but not unsafe.

I hear too many good things from owners to hate them. Even guys that own high end 1911s, and ARs that actually own them and gave them an honest chance. They are not high end guns, so don't expect perfection, but they at least do the most important thing well... and thats function.

I have seen die hard haters of hi-points change their mind on youtube. Saw a series of videos made by some guys who said they hated hi-points, and wanted to abuse one until it broke, just to see how much abuse it could take. After attempt after attempt and they failed to make the gun not work, they changed their minds. And they tried some serious stuff, plugging the barrel, squibs, double charged loads... They finally broke the gun by shoving a bolt in the end, a hot load in the chamber, and then using a bench vice to hold the bolt in the barrel and the slide immobile. Even after that, they said that with a few parts, they thought they could get it working again.

Heard enough good things, that I went and bought the 9mm carbine, just for a cheap plinker that I wouldn't have to worry about damaging.

[Lashlarue]

They are butt ugly , heavy, and if need be you can throw them at the hog. But they also are known to go bang every time you pull the trigger.I don't have one. wouldn't buy one but have a dolled up 9mm carbine that is spot on reliable.

[JonathanZ]

I bought a an old S&W 65-3 police trade in for $275. The gun is in good shape with mostly holster wear and shoots just fine. That's a 357 magnum and I'd much rather have that than a .45 ACP for hogs. I'd also much rather have a S&W than a Hi-Point. The price was not bad at all either. I realize that's no help on a Hi-Point 45, but there are alternatives out there that aren't too expensive either.

[SamNavy]

Dustin, what other guns do you currently own? Would any of them suffice for your purpose?

You're obviously on a fairly strict budget... how about purchasing a gun you intend to use for multiple purposes.

A snub .357 can be your "woods gun", and also be an excellent carry piece. You can find used used Rossi's for under $250.

If you don't currently own a .45, now you've got another caliber to buy... and .45 isn't exactly cheap, even buying bulk at 1000rds at a time... which you probably won't be doing anyways.

Anyways... stuff to think about.

[lylemsharp]

I like Hi-Points and own a carbine, but if you are not hunting hogs and encountering them while doing other tasks around your home, you are going to want something smaller and lighter for your emergency hog buster. Several here have mentioned that a .357 revolver would be a good choice and they are spot on. A used .357 revolver can be had in the $200 range and will be lighter, easier to keep holstered, and more reliable than any semi-automatic when you absolutely have to send a charging hog to hell. Good luck.

[GlockieWa]

Carrying a hi-point is like carrying a piece of brick in the pocket.