Hi Point .45

have the 9mm and it shoots great. getting thr 45 and the 9mm combine

probably one of the worst guns available

as an owner of a hi point .45 I have found it to be very accurate and reliable. It shoots better than I can aim .

We see many comments like the one above from ecfalls. We also see comments such as the one from reaper.
I would submit that they can both be true.
Some people have bought Hi-Points that are both accurate and reliable. Some people have bought pure junk.
I don't know enough about firearms design to say anything meaningful or useful. I do know quite a bit about relative execution of manufacture, and about quality control.
It strikes me that if we have many comments from members saying that their Hi-Points work quite well, then we must believe that the basic design is OK - or at least that it's OK for a while. Poor or questionable metallurgy would indicate that the firearms are destined to eventually fail.
Comments from members reporting problems of many kinds points to significant and lamentable lack of attention to consistency of manufacturing excellence and quality control.
Hi-Point firearms are low priced. Many, many people have limited funds. Even as vital as is the protection of oneself and ones loved ones, if one has very little money, one must buy what one can afford.
There would seem to be no way to know if a purchaser will get an accurate, reliable firearm, or one of the ones that can well be described as junk.
I don't know the policy of Hi-Point in standing behind their products; whether their warranties are good or bad.
Would I recommend that someone buy a Hi-Point firearm? Only with strict reservation that the prospective purchaser be very well assured that the manufacturer's warranties are consistently and reliably honored.

from their website: "All Hi-Point firearms carry a no questions asked lifetime warranty. Whether you are the original purchaser or a third hand owner, your Hi-pont firearm will be repared free of charge." http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/

I would have to agree with ecaman's assessment of questionable QC judging from widely varying reports of horrible to great. Their warranty sounds good to me if they stand behind it.

when i need it,i hope they are standing in front of me.

Agreed!

Here's the deal. I know that some people can only afford lower priced firearms. If thats the case, a hi point is better than no gun at all.

When I make statements about guns, whether I think they're great, or junk.... I'm talking about the gun without a price tag on it. I'm comparing the quality of the guns. It doesn't matter if its a $3,000 Wilson, Nighthawk, Les Baer or a $150 Hi Point. I think there are a few other manufacturers that are lower in quality than HP's. Most of them are Saturday night specials like Bryco, Jennings, Lorcin, Raven, Jimenez etc.. I'm comparing a Hi Point against any new production handgun like Glock, Springfield, FNH, S&W, Ruger, CZ, Sig, HK, Kimber, Para,Taurus, Baretta, Armalite, STI, Bersa, Colt, Walther.... you name it. They all get thrown in.

I think HP's fine for a tackle box gun to let a cottonmouth know who's boss, but I personally wouldn't rely on it for the safety of myself or my family. I've never owned one, and never will... but have put about 300 rounds through the .40 handgun and the 9mm carbine. The .40 belonged to a friend. It would only feed FMJ's. He got FTF's every time he loaded JHP's. We tried 4 different manufacturers, same result. Having to rely on FMJ's for defense is something I wouldn't do unless it was a last resort. Eventually the frame cracked on the .40. Of course they have a lifetime warranty, but when your life is on the line.... The carbine just felt sluggish and awkward. It had a terrible trigger, and was picky with ammo also.

So, I would say Hi Points are fine for plinking but I wouldn't recommend that a friend or family member buy one for self defense. This is just my experience and opinion. I'm sure some people will disagree.

I held on today and it felt horrible in my hand I put it down a few seconds after picking it up. I wont be buying on for that reason alone if it dont feel right it will never be right IMHO.

well i have owned a couple of them and never had any trouble ,but i still would not trust my or my kids life with one. i think they are a nice cheap gun, but that is about it. when people say they have trouble with them what kind of trouble are they talking about? something that is just a quirk or something major that you can't rely on. i believe one should get to know their firearm before relying on it to save your life. i wouldn't trust any gun i haven't used and gotten used to it.

My borther-in-law bought one in 9mm for plinking and has been pretty happy with it, his only complaint is it is very picky about what ammo you feed it. He has not tried HP's as far as I know. I put about 100 roinds of blazer brass fmj's through it and had zero problems of any kind. But I'd have to agree that in the llive or die situation you want a S&W/Glock/CZ/etc.

At a pawn shop in TN. I was almost robbed and shot at the night before, and even though it has a bad rep from 50% of the people on here, I like it, I do hate that is too big to carry conservatively.

Anyway, I have put over 1000 round through it and I cant ever remember a jam..I know you wont believe me, but Ill swear to it. Its no Desert eagle or Colt, but It is amazing for the price, I do think that the dinky trigger lock is a hilarious joke (you can cut it off with a knife, or a sharp stick.lol)

Hard to clean, well not hard but a pain in the butt. For those of tou who dont know, you will need a hammer and a tiny screwdriver to open it up..but that aside its easy to clean ant assemble.(I added a pin and bored the hole a little on mine and i can push it out with a knife or nail)

I like it overall, but would obviously prefer something better, as the case with ANYTHING EVER!

I have owned a c9 for a long time now, andeven though its cheap i would trust it with my life. It might be heavy, but i have put over 1000 rounds through mine without a problem.

Welcome to GUNSLOT
and keep on shooting

But you won't admit to it...

Knew a girl nick named Moped....

She couldn't pour piss out of a boot with the instructions on the bottom of the heal, but man...

people dont understand hi point because of the price .... but it is one of the best pistols made

You might do it but you wouldn't tell no body? (I am just kiddin around guys so don't get offended). I own a Dodge truck. Don't need a Hooker.

Aloha!

I'm not fond of any auto.
They just don't fit my hand like a wheel gun
and a wheel gun never jams.
I had a Colt Gold Cup National Match
and my brother talked me out of it.

Having been a machinist over 30 years
I wonder where they cut cost so much.
Has to be material.
That alone makes me not want one.

But I don't want any of the new poly
guns either. I want some cold steel
in my hand when I go to shoot.

So I'll stay with my wheel guns.

Welcome to Gunslot. Where ya from?

Howdy ya all, how ya been guy's?

for the condition my condition is in.

Hows Az ?

Howdy Larry. Good to catch ya online.

I'm a Larry too. Good to see you on.

How ya doing Brother?

Don't say that to loud, Vaq might hear it?? LMAO

Hey Larry!

The Hipoint is a very basic pistol say the least, but they do function and tend to be accurate. Then again, these days a company would have to pretty much decide to make a weapon not be accurate for it to be a total failure on that point.

I've said it before, I like the thought of a Hipoint as a Boat Gun, or a camp gun. Something that function but you wouldn't be all that upset it if rotted away from Sea Salt. I'd rather it be a Hipoint than say a Sig, HK or Colt...

I'd probably label it a Survival Gun, before a Combat Gun....

and I wouldn't carry it if there was any other option above it.

How ya doing?

Yea Vaq & I have been compared to the 3 stooges a time or 3 LOL

You gettin this???

Don't know about Mo, think it was a drunk & disorderly something or other??

That's not a vernacular, its a derby!

Slow connection and small keyboard.

Yea I saw that, unfortunatly dont think I will make it this year, this Medical stuff put a hurting on everythin not just me. But looks like a real sharp place.

Forgot

lol... i understand what your saying...but as far as in the field goes. this is one of the best best ive used{other than needed a punch to tare down}

Gent's, good to meet ya all, been a while since I been here.
CW, good typing at ya again, I'll see ya later.
Vaq, What can I say you old derelict. Have a good one Amigo, we'll talk soon.
Later ya all!!!!

Sleep well and be safe...

Just like we all need each other in this country today. We are different from all other nations and we need to act like it. The citizens like us do act like it; now we have to get the leaders clued in.

I would love to see a bunch just kicked out.

If they don't get the clue, kick em out! Times are a changing my friend for the better; one way or the other.

Good old song.
We saw him at the Grand Ole Opry 2 years ago.
He still has it

What kind of shooting do you do ?

Hows the wife getting along?
When is that baby girl due ?

Good night all and God Bless!

I have a 9mm carbine and a 45 in the HI-point, and have had them for years, can't remember how long, but i once lost the bolt out of the cocking mechanism on the 9mm and I e-mailed Hi-Point and the sent me a replacement part pronto no charge. I was flabbergasted. No questions ask. Thats why i bought the 45. They both shoot consistantly and I have had no other problem with either. For the price they make a great home defence weapon and mine have been reliable at the range. I've killed all kinds of varmints with the 9mm carbine, put a scope on it and use it to protect my farm animals when needed. They can be carried in my farm truck and I dont have to worry about them gettin ruffed up does'nt seem to hurt them.

Anyway, it's good you have a weapon you enjoy and are confident will do the job for you. I feel the same way about my Raven .25

No wait thats the Davis that gets collected.. You do have your moments Daisy.. Feel the same way about my raven 25... Glad your protecting the farm with it..

Magnum 41.. Welcome aboard.. thats not personal, we have a running gun battle about HP ability to be in a running gun battle.. that none of us geezers (some other members YEP) do in any way shape or form.. So the 41 Mag.. do you have a big N frame in 41 sir..

pearl grips made out of high impact plastic. The gun is chrome plated and engraved. Apparently the previous owner engraved it himself, actually it's more scratched than engraved. It be sayin' "Crips 4 evah". I'm sure I could sell it and get my investment out of it, $25.
You think? Davis & Raven in the same breath? For shame LOL
I almost said trade straight across for a High Point but no, there's sentimental value attached.

Magnum41, I'm just playing a game that's been played on this board for a long time. Don't take it or me seriously, okay?
Welcome aboard !!

believe it or not it shot good...i put 5 rounds thru a idiots front windshield(FBI glass test i think),just to let him know he had hurt my feelings...or maybe i dreamed that i did....

proverbial "Saturday night special"? I will refrain from comment on HP (not Hewlett Packard), however I did see some of their stuff on Impact guns site today while researching the .44 mag, $140 out the door.........

This was back a year or so. Guy was trying to sell his raven 25.. said it might have collector value as it was two toned.. Can't remember the price.. 125 150 maybe.. Don't think he had any takers..

Think it was a Jennings not a Raven..

Not sure if your talking about the gun that decided to take matters into it's own hand, or the one that was the "collector".. But believe the one advertised might have been a Jennings

love that "went all paranormal'.. look for that to be used in a Forum post just as soon as i have time to type one up... went all paranormal.. ha ha great.. Not so grand is the picture of the 9 spinning and shooting..

ive shot a 9mm hi point, pretty smooth, i have a buddy that snagged one for $50