Opinions on High Point Firearms

[lvfcfirefighter]

I know this is a touchy subject as most people HATE high point firearms. Just wondering if anyone out there owns one and has any good or bad stories about them. Thanks

[PisnNapalm]

I have never shot one.

When I was in the market for a .45acp I went to the gun shop and handled each .45 they had. It didn't matter if it was in my price range or not. I just wanted to get a feel for the various grips.

I did hold the Hi-Point for about 15 seconds. It felt like a brick in my hand. Very very top heavy and bulky. It felt crude.

This is only my opinion. I've never shot one so I don't know how well it functions. All I know is that I didn't like the feel of it.

[Coustain]

I own the C-9 9MM. While all Hi-Points are not the best looking pistols on the market, I can say that it is a very effective little handgun for the amount of money they cost. Fairly accurate and the recoil isnt that bad. I CCW mine and I use a Clip Draw and a Strong Side appendix carry. I would suggest for those of us on a budget that it is an effective handgun. I like mine so much I am going to be getting my wife one once I get her a concealed carry permit.

[Emptymag]

lvfcfirefighter,
Welcome to the forum!

I fall into the category of those who like the carbine, but not the handguns.
Perhaps it's because the carbine only has a few others to compete with and the Hi-Point does what I want it to do(plinking)for a LOT less money.

When it comes to handguns, mine are there to protect me and my family. I won't accept a crudely manufactured weapon to fill that role. Most who argue for them point to the fact that they are affordable and that fact can't be argued, but I don't make that much money and MY choice was to slowly save until I had the funds to purchase what I truly wanted. However, if I felt my life were in danger, and didn't have time to "save up", I would choose a Hi-Point over a phone call to 911 any day of the week.

p.s.
Since you're a "local", watch for announcements for the next Pittsburgh area pafoa group shoot! Meet some members and shoot some fun stuff!

[Chazman321]

I was going to buy a Hi-Point in either 9mm or .40 S&W. I actually went to my local gun shop (Duke's in New Castle) looking for one. They were sold out. I then continued looking and found a Ruger P95 in 9mm... The price for the Hi-Point was $169, and the price for the Ruger was $289. I wanted a new gun (had been 2 years, long time to go without buying myself a new toy) and didn't want to wait a week. The Ruger was slightly used but clean and functioned flawlessly and was already broken in, a BIG selling point when you have a budget. With a box of target ammo it was $325 out the door. Mind you, I saved up for months, but it was worth it and I'll never look back. And unlike some, I liked the way the Hi-Point felt. At 6' tall and 300 pounds, I like a heavy gun with large grips... If that is all you can afford, then buy it. My first gun was a Taurus .25acp that I bought for 50 bucks after I traded in my Mossberg 12ga. lol

[lvfcfirefighter]

And unlike some, I liked the way the Hi-Point felt. At 6' tall and 300 pounds, I like a heavy gun with large grips...

Im also 6 feet tall at 300lbs. I think the high point feels good.

[Coustain]

Im also 6 feet tall at 300lbs. I think the high point feels good.

5'8" 155 lbs lol and I like how it feels, getting the 10 shot mags for the grip extension though.

[Agent Ronin]

My only experience with High-Point is in handling their 9mm Carbine. To be honest it felt cheap. (Well it is cheap so i guess thats not much of a negative) Originally i wanted to get one for plinking, but after handling it I changed my mind. (Instead I am going to save for a MP5 and do the whole NFA thing to boot...)

[JoeWilliams]

They go "bang." For the money, you can't ask for much more.

[Morel42]

They go "bang." For the money, you can't ask for much more.

How about they go "bang" when you most need them to?

Just sayin! hehe