Hi Point handguns

[JoshT]

If I shoot an IDPA match, I'll buy another pistol.  I don't want a $1,000 pistol living under the front seat of my pickup..

I just won the ESP/SS division state championship today with a $400 XD... a pistol that's capable of performing under such circumstances seems a much more solid investment for a measley extra $250.

what exactly does that tell you besides nothing

That tells me that no one would trust their life to one... or even a risk a time penalty clearing jams. You learn a lot about what works and what don't when you watch well over 1000 pistol rounds get fired in all kinds of situations, from all types of handguns, in one afternoon. There are a lot of "cheap" guns that get shot at these matches ($300-$500)... CZ-75s, XDs, Glocks, Styers, etc... all these are proven, reliable, accurate weapons that can handle pretty much anything that's thrown at them... can't say the same about a Hi Point. A pistol that may or may not go bang when I pull the trigger... may or may not eject the spent case without stove-piping... may or may not load another round... and may or may not go bang again (repeat as necessary)... doesn't belong under a bed, pick-up seat, or ass cheek in a holster... no matter what it costs.

[coriantonk]

I am just curious have you ever used one?

[Pathfinder101]

Actually, of the guys on this thread that own one, I don't think I have seen a single comment regarding them jamming/stovepiping/failing to eject...
I hate that I am in the position of defending cheap gear (because they are cheap), but the chief complaint here seems to be that they don't cost enough..

[JoshT]

I am just curious have you ever used one?

I've shot a couple... and both stove piped while running through some drills. The operating system just doesn't allow for any wiggle room in the way the pistol is held. I suppose if you were to stand in a stall and shoot at a paper bullseye all day... you could probably get one to function propperly.

My chief complaint is that they aren't reliable enough... and reliability is #1 on my list of priorities when considering a handgun purchase, accuracy is #2. I'd love to be able to buy a pistol that's as reliable and accurate as my XD for $200... you'd never hear me dogging on it for not costing more money.

[tonymoe]

I had the 9mm carbine and shot the crap out of it without jamming! I was only plinking. Nothing serious. It is a cool gun, I actually traded it to another member on here.
with that being said, some people told me not to use my ruger p89 for defense
They are cheap enough to buy one, I have wasted more money on trying out different tents, let alone a gun

[snagglepants]

I have the 9mm and it is a reliable handgun.  There was a break-in time, but after 300 rounds it has performed flawlessly.  It is ugly and the trigger is kinda mushy...but for 150 you can't beat it.  I am confident in the gun and the customer service and lifetime warranty is a beautiful thing.  If I had 500 to spend on a beretta 92 when I was in college, would I have bought that instead..yeah, but it is an inexpensive and reliable gun.  It has been my expereince that most people that talk bad about hi-points have never shot one.

[hillbilly_hippo]

The real question is, does it come with an Air Jordans box?

[snagglepants]

The real question is, does it come with an Air Jordans box?

You of all people know that, yes, it does indeed come in an Air Jordans box hidden under my bed...lol

[demontang]

Im not impressed u can get other handguns used that are way better. Its a spray an pray type of gun. I would save up and get something else.

[satchel3006]

Im not impressed u can get other handguns used that are way better. Its a spray an pray type of gun. I would save up and get something else.

spoken by someone whose never shot one

[JoshT]

I've shot them... more than one. They suck. If they were a good handgun... and only cost $150... you'd see them all over the place... guys would be buying 2 or 3 of them just to have "under the seat of the truck". But, they're not a good handgun... they're a piece of schitt... that's why you don't see too many of them... even though they only cost $150.

Save your money... buy a quality handgun. If you want a $150 pistol to shoot and "practice with"... buy a .22. If you want a home defense weapon for $150... buy a cheap shotgun. If you want to waste $150... give me a call... I'll meet you somwhere and kick you in the bag for $75... that'll save you half your money.

[dontgetcrabs]

I've shot them... more than one. They suck. If they were a good handgun... and only cost $150... you'd see them all over the place... guys would be buying 2 or 3 of them just to have "under the seat of the truck". But, they're not a good handgun... they're a piece of schitt... that's why you don't see too many of them... even though they only cost $150.

Save your money... buy a quality handgun. If you want a $150 pistol to shoot and "practice with"... buy a .22. If you want a home defense weapon for $150... buy a cheap shotgun. If you want to waste $150... give me a call... I'll meet you somwhere and kick you in the bag for $75... that'll save you half your money.

 Sounds like someone probably beat you at one of your little matches with one and you are bitter?   

[JoshT]

Haaaaaaaaaaa... if I ever see one at a match... I'll take a picture of it... and post how the guy does. Doubt it will ever happen though... hell... the ones I've shot were first gun purchases by guys who were embarased to pull them out... I can see why.

Lets see if anyone can pull up a review anywhere where the Hi-Point compared favorably... except for the Compton Ghetto Gun Monthly.

[Mookie]

Google search brought up tons of reviews, nearly all positive, from magazines to owners. Quite a few were very in depth.

Here is just one.

http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/hipoint_100605/

[demontang]

ive shot them an cleaned them thanks for assuming things. my xd will out shot one at 20yds vs 10ft every one has things they like an hi points arnt on my list by a long shot.