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Old August 22, 2019, 10:37 PM   #1
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Just put one of these on laway at my local pawn



Its chambered for 40 S&W
Only $159

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Old August 23, 2019, 01:43 AM   #2
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Congrats. Let us know how it shoots.
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Old August 23, 2019, 07:25 AM   #3
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What is it?
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Old August 23, 2019, 07:43 AM   #4
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That's what they cost new, or close to it, so I'm assuming it was new?

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Old August 23, 2019, 08:05 AM   #5
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The Hi Point .40's soak up recoil quite well surprisingly. If I needed a cheap pistol for the car or bag, I'd buy one.
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Old August 23, 2019, 08:39 AM   #6
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Yep its new

I had a hard time choosing between the 9mm or the 380ACP or the 40 S&W version or the 9mm with "YEET CANNON G1" printed on the slide.

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Old August 23, 2019, 09:36 AM   #7
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What is it?
Its a Hi Point Model JCP in 40 S&W

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Old August 23, 2019, 03:17 PM   #8
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Yep its new

I had a hard time choosing between the 9mm or the 380ACP or the 40 S&W version or the 9mm with "YEET CANNON G1" printed on the slide.

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I think I would have got the Yeet Cannon just for S&G principle.... lol
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Old August 23, 2019, 04:10 PM   #9
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Is that an accessory rail in front of the trigger guard?
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Old August 23, 2019, 06:10 PM   #10
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Is that an accessory rail in front of the trigger guard?
yep it is

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Old August 23, 2019, 06:17 PM   #11
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Golly gee waiting for the range report. $159 dollar gun?
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Old August 23, 2019, 06:45 PM   #12
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Golly gee waiting for the range report. $159 dollar gun?
Don't knock it til you've tried it. I don't have a Highpoint, but I am no stranger to the budget end of the spectrum. Some of these guns can really surprise you. In light of that, I AM looking forward to the range report.
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Old August 23, 2019, 06:50 PM   #13
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I know Highpoint has an updated design that adds some features. Is that one of them, or was the rail always a feature? That still looks like the original...mostly.
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Old August 23, 2019, 07:02 PM   #14
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Golly gee waiting for the range report. $159 dollar gun?
On a fixed income best I can do. According to all of the experts I spoke to they are nearly 100 percent reliable. they get the job done Plus a lifetime warranty!
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Old August 23, 2019, 07:28 PM   #15
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I hear they are pretty accurate and are very well supported by their manufacturer.
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Old August 23, 2019, 09:25 PM   #16
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I know a guy who has one and it works fine for what he uses it for.
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Old August 23, 2019, 10:10 PM   #17
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Weird thing is

Its not a locking unlocking browning type action its a Blowback design with a fixed barrel and depends on the weight of the slide to aid operation

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Old August 24, 2019, 09:53 AM   #18
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Congrats! Let us know how it shoots.
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Old August 25, 2019, 07:50 PM   #19
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Good guns!

I've owned two Hi-points. Both 9mm. First one stove piped a lot and had to go back to factory. After that it ran like a champ. Second one I didn't have long as it was a free-be with a range membership, but it ran well while I had it. They are good guns for the money and life time warranty, you can't hardly go wrong.

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Old August 26, 2019, 01:50 PM   #20
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Congrats. Let us know how it shoots.
I'll let you guys know soon as I get back from the range with it

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Congrats! Let us know how it shoots.
I'll bring you guys the range report ASAP

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Old August 26, 2019, 09:33 PM   #22
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Grip seems small...
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Old August 27, 2019, 11:19 AM   #23
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Grip seems small...
Its not really that small. the Slide is oversized giving the impression!

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Old August 27, 2019, 12:09 PM   #24
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I have a couple Hi-Points. 9MM and 45acp. Both are 100% reliable, and exceedingly accurate.
The first one I bought, the C9 was because of reading all the hate, and criticism aimed at Hi-Point I had to find out for myself if they could possibly be that bad. I was pleasantly surprised beyong belief at how good these guns are. Especially considering the price point.
If you are new to the Points, and havent seen the torture test videos, you need to watch.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AbvvurXmA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2FoWpog5KU4
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HXtEvjlGg
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LKkQm5TRaWE

And more, especially in the second one on factory service.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3KnoiheeGbM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQU_icf92f8
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Old August 27, 2019, 01:46 PM   #25
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I have a couple Hi-Points. 9MM and 45acp. Both are 100% reliable, and exceedingly accurate.
The first one I bought, the C9 was because of reading all the hate, and criticism aimed at Hi-Point I had to find out for myself if they could possibly be that bad. I was pleasantly surprised beyong belief at how good these guns are. Especially considering the price point.
If you are new to the Points, and havent seen the torture test videos, you need to watch.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AbvvurXmA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2FoWpog5KU4
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HXtEvjlGg
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LKkQm5TRaWE

And more, especially in the second one on factory service.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3KnoiheeGbM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQU_icf92f8
Like you, I bought a Hi-Point to see if they were as bad as the gun snobs said they were. I found it to be very accurate and reliable with the only downside was the looks and weight. It was my first handgun and one reason I bought it was it only cost me $125 and if I didn't like handguns, it would not be out much money. I replaced it (wish I had kept it) with a S&W SD9VE and I traded the Hi-Point for a Taurus revolver to see if they were as bad as the gun snobs claimed. I found the Taurus to be a good gun and I have bought 5 new ones that I like. They range from little bitty, to medium sized to revolvers.
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