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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: TonyRH on January 28, 2015, 04:49:58 PM

Title: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: TonyRH on January 28, 2015, 04:49:58 PM: I've been contemplating a range gun/home gun. been doing a little research on the Hi-Point brand through Cabala's site. Seeing nothing bad but the weight....
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: jrebel on January 28, 2015, 04:55:27 PM: I personally would not spend my money on one.
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Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2015, 04:57:23 PM: One I shot was the worst for accuracy I've ever seen
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: jackelope on January 28, 2015, 04:58:18 PM: No.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: Bean Counter on January 28, 2015, 04:59:07 PM: I've never heard anything bad as far as them malfunctioning. I personally have seen a few problems with Taurus which would make me not want to trust my life or a hunt to one.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: magnanimous_j on January 28, 2015, 05:01:40 PM: If you're looking for entry level, spend a little bit more money and get a SCCY.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: elk247 on January 28, 2015, 05:02:21 PM: Save your money for awhile longer. You'll be thankful later. Get something with tighter tolerances, better finish, and resale value.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: gasman on January 28, 2015, 05:03:11 PM: If you cant hit them with a bullet, you can beat them with the gun, just like using a brick with a handle :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: Remnar on January 28, 2015, 05:09:06 PM: Quote from: magnanimous_j on January 28, 2015, 05:01:40 PM
If you're looking for entry level, spend a little bit more money and get a SCCY.

:yeah: For an economy semi compact 9mm they are solid and i havent had a hiccup out of mine . If that what you are looking for as that is pretty much what they produce .
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 28, 2015, 05:09:33 PM: Nah..........
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: jrebel on January 28, 2015, 05:14:41 PM: How cheap are they???? You can get a really cheap pistol that is super dependable....S&W shield, Ruger SR9(c). Do a little research and get an accurate reliable gun.

Usually hi-point does not fit both those qualities. :twocents:
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: huntandjeep on January 28, 2015, 05:16:37 PM: Pass.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: TonyRH on January 28, 2015, 05:20:34 PM: Thanks everyone. I'm thinking about a 45...but this hi-point one is MASSIVE! to big for my liking. Anyone got something thats a good deal? I think the 9mm would ok, as far as a "sit in a night stand" gun..only.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: jrebel on January 28, 2015, 05:26:23 PM: Quote from: TonyRH on January 28, 2015, 05:20:34 PM
Thanks everyone. I'm thinking about a 45...but this hi-point one is MASSIVE! to big for my liking. Anyone got something thats a good deal? I think the 9mm would ok, as far as a "sit in a night stand" gun..only.

Nobody wants to get shot with a 9mm.

But if you want a .45 ruger also makes an SR45 ;). I have no experience with it, but if is shoots like the SR9 or SR4 it should be a sweet ride. You can buy one for $400 dollars. PM carpsniperg2....he is a ruger dealer and has great deals to forum members.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: ellensburgpo on January 28, 2015, 05:48:53 PM: Only if I could afford no other gun and at that point a high point is marginally better than nothing.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: Bofire on January 28, 2015, 06:41:23 PM: :) You are looking for a gun to use in the last resort in defense of your life, or someone else. Get something that will work, what is your life worth? :dunno: Is it worth more than saving 300$.? Maybe you should stick with a ball bat until you can buy a used Glock or something. I am guessing but I bet you can buy a gun for 3-400, that is a known good gun. Glock, S&W, Springfield.
Carl
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: DJ_Mack on January 28, 2015, 06:49:19 PM: If you can't save anymore money, then get the Hi-point. But, I would recommend saving a little more and getting one you really like. I shot a HI point one time and if the purpose of your purchase is to squeeze the trigger when needed then it will work. But if you buy a gun you should enjoy shooting it also, and they are not that comfortable to hold.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: Smokepole on January 28, 2015, 07:03:49 PM: No way Jose. :bdid: You are better off buying a good quality used gun than buying a new cheap one. :twocents:
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: flinger on January 28, 2015, 09:07:13 PM: I have the 9 and the 45 shot hundreds of rounds 1 or 2 jams on the 45 with cheap ammo. Weird thing is anything I have shot with either one has ended up with holes in it, maybe a little heavy but then again so is my ruger 44 super redhawk.
But that was of course before ALL my firearms sank to the bottom of the bay 8) 8) :tup:
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: duckmen1 on January 28, 2015, 09:13:07 PM: Personally if I was going with a 9mm I would go with the ruger lc9s. Great gun. Paid 360$. Haven't had one jam yet with mine. Have shot 200 rounds through it so far.

I heard a lot of reviews stating magazine issues with the high point. They are big and heavy. Not the prettiest gun so I pass on it.
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: splitshot on January 28, 2015, 09:16:56 PM: don't shoot wolf or tulammo ammo in any gun except a revolver you don't care about. try to get a good used gun . if you don't have the funds don't buy new. mike w
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: hillbilli on January 28, 2015, 09:35:16 PM: yes, IF it is all you can afford. the old hi-points had problems, they now are guaranteed to function. I have heard mostly decent things about function. ergonomics? looks? maybe not. like the guys said, if you can put away 350 or more you can get a good brand, but from what I have seen the hi-points tend to work, and if it is all you can afford then 150$ hi-point beats throwing rocks...
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: sled on January 28, 2015, 09:42:34 PM: Ugly, bulky, heavy, inaccurate.💩
Title: Re: Yes or No on HI-POINT hand guns
Post by: TonyRH on January 29, 2015, 08:38:35 AM: I'm going a different rout, got a friend thats a arms dealer...just found out last night. Thx all.