The purpose of the Hi-Point 9mm is not to make everything easy, or to impress people at the range. It's not designed to compete against Glock, or s&W, or Walther, or any other handgun company. The purpose of the Hi-Point pistol is to allow someone who is really low on money to be able to get a relatively dependable pistol for self-defense. Period.
@@jwalesoutlaw3294 Legally, or illegally? because in most African nations, the average person cannot legally own a firearm, but their illegal options are far more interesting.
I worked at a gun shop and we were a dealer for Hi-Point. We were in a poorer area, and they were easily our biggest seller. The gang rats didn't like them because their friends laughed at them, but the honest working folks who couldn't afford a Glock could at least get something they could fairly reliably defend their homes with.
I’ve owned several and I loved them all. The one complaint I had and still have is their customer no service. NO I did not need repairs. I was trying to get extra mags and ask about grips. I left messages, texts and emails. It’s been 8 years and I still have not heard back. Their tool line 4 stars. Their customer service negative 6
I just bought one last month. 13 rounds. All steel. Made in the 1960s. Wood grips. Nice sights. Many armed forces use it. A beauty in design. Nice and classic lines. Serpico used one. Beverly hills cop film used one. First 5 rounds all went in the same hole. Everybody wants it. Made in europe. Ohhhh! My bad, it is a hiPOWER! 😂😂😂🎉
Affordable self protection is always a good idea. Poor citizens should not be priced out of the self-defense market. Our own government is doing far too many things to make gun ownership too expensive already.
It's not law-abiding people buying Hi-Points. It's gangs and petty drug dealers buying the majority of them. They're a huge problem for law enforcement.
@@MegaBassfunkNo, there are those that can't afford more expensive firearms. If you aren't welcoming to all in the gun community, tell me you don't support the 2ndA.
I know I talk a lot of trash about Hi-Point, but when you hear a window break at 3 am a Hi-Point on your nightstand is worth more than a Glock on layaway. Everyone should be able to defend themselves.
Is there a reason not to push frame for and hold slide to chamber a round...seems like less energy asserted to do it this way. Not just for this gun, I mean any.
My dad has one. He likes it just fine. I don’t like how clunky it is. It is super reliable, and the grip is surprisingly comfortable. It isn’t pretty, it isn’t flashy, but the damn thing works, and if you don’t have much to spend, it will get the job done. Even a cheap gun is better than no gun.
I bought my father a Ruger LCP for X-mas a few years ago. $168 after tax and it has never failed him in the ~100 shots he has fired with it. Being used to a 22lr, he calls it his "elephant gun".
@@bobwoods1302 no, but just make sure a phone is nearby so when a crackhead breaks in your house with a knife you can call police and wait for them to arrive.
Yep don't blame the tool if you leave it at home or don't keep it in good working order ! also if your skydiving or scuba diving I wouldn't recommend getting the cheapest equipment you can find if your life depends on it !
Some will say this is the worst gun ever, but I say it's the most underrated gun ever. What else performs better in that price range? Hint: the answer is "NOTHING"
A lot of companies could learn a ton from HP sure it's cheap made but they work and they have the best warranty in the business other manufacturers with close to the same warranty are a nightmare to deal with but HP ask no questions you can throw a C9 off the empire state building and they will fix it at no cost but shipping and most likely send you a few new mags for the trouble
@jgadventures4161 Ruger's customer service is very good also. Hi points are cheaper cuz they're blowback operated, use Zamak (which, while cheaper than steel, they still get it cheaper than anyone else, because the Zamak factory is across the street) and use injection molded nylon, which is not as expensive as the glass-filled or other nylon-based polymers used by others. The downside of both of these materials is there is a limit to how thin certain sections can be, in order to retain strength through heat , shock, and wear. That's why they have that signature "bulk" to them. HPs are built to a price point, and I don't really think anyone is competing with them. The problem is precedent. If gun companies started making these, customers would expect them to lower the prices on their other models, which cost more to make. I would say the closest competitor would be Ruger's "Security" series pistols. They are about 2x the price of hi points but sometimes they are on sale for only a little more. But they could never be as cheap as a HP, because they are still using more expensive materials. You can see and feel the difference immediately. I think if other companies wanted to compete with HP, using Zamak and base nylon, they'd probably start new companies under different names. It would be cool to see some new designs in the sub-$250 range.
The manual that came with my Hypoint suggested NOT breaking it down, rather spraying it down with something like CCR 556. It said nothing about storing the gun in a cool place. It was in the tour pack in a case on the back of my Harley and got too hot. Plastic parts in the handle then came apart and with them the mainspring. I'll have to check out that lifetime warranty you mentioned.
I bought a very used c9, and the frame soon cracked on the back where the pin is that holds the slide to the frame. There were also a couple of other small problems. I sent it back to Hi Point to see what they can do. They replaced the old c9 with a brand new one and transferred the serial number from my old one to the new one. They even gave me an extra mag. I was very happy with their customer service too, as the lady was very nice and helpful.
Hipoint customer service puts many popular brand gun manufacturers to shame. When it comes back it works every time which is something I can't say about Taurus.
Other gun companies don't want us to find out the actual production cost. And how much they mark up! Remember when barret 99s were $650,now they are$5,000. For a steel pipe bolted to piece of plastic!
I had a c9 and had an issue not feeding. Polished the feed ramp and put around 500rds through with no issue. Gave to my nephew years ago and as far as I know it’s still going. Also made in USA and do have great warranty department. I’ve seen videos of guys completely abusing (like dragging behind truck) sending it in and they rebuilt for only shipping charges.
That’s probably the most accurate quote of a hi-points performance I’ve ever heard, they do “mostly work” but they need to be next to some peanut butter cuz all they do is jam, jam, jam.
You know, I was a gun snob who denigrated Hi-Points without ever having owned, let alone, shot one. Made fun of Hi-Point owners. Then, I watched a number of videos done by Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch, where he attempted to destroy/blowup Hi-Points with various barrel obstructions, and even after shooting them. All Matt accomplished was to demonstrate that Hi-Points can withstand an amazing amount of abuse... deliberate abuse... and keep working. That opened my mind about them, and when I saw a Hi-Point carbine for sale at amazing price, I took the plunge. After that, I picked up the Hi-Point 10mm, and when the 2nd Gen Yeet Cannon came out, well of course I had to get that one too! The only weakness I have come across with my Hi-Points is their magazines. If you've got good mags, Hi-Points will never fail you.
I love to make fun myself, I admit that it’s kinda zesty cheesy, but oh well, there really not a lot to say, I’d make fun of Hi-Points and call them paper weights, but weight is good for recoil management. Then there’s always Creedmoore.😄😁😆
i’ve collected and used firearms for over 50 years. I also used them for my job of 33 years. You get what you pay for especially in firearms. Isn’t your life worth more than $100?
@@craigthescott5074Not when $100 does the trick as well as $500. Great glovebox gun, obviously heavy and bulky to carry. Paying extra gets you nicer features and a brand name. Is my life worth more than an early 2000s toyota? Sure but I'm not going to buy a BMW, it works just as well.
@@UnknownGamer40464 You’re comparing apples and oranges. A $500 pistol in my opinion should be the minimum you spend on a self defense weapon. High points, Lorsins, etc, junk guns made from very cheap components are fine to go plinking with but if your relying on it to protect your life your rolling the dice. It’s more like comparing a Prius and a Ferrari. One car runs and will get you there but the other performs a lot better and actually holds value.
That is absolutely true. I lived it years ago with a hi-point 380 acp and it ran off several would be burglaries and kept my family safe. It was our constant bedside and late night television friend
A friend used customer warranty and it's outstanding. They even sent free ammo along with his pistol return. His always works, my brother's always works, and two other friends have them and also experience a reliable pistol. Mine was fine, but i traded it after 2 years to get a .22 rifle.
I called them before I bought a used one to inquire about the warranty. Fully transferable for life. And the warranty guy I talked to had incredible customer service skills.
I did that, I love my .40 carbine; but the pistol is not intuitive, or easy to operate, is heavy and clunky. It works every time I pull the trigger, but it's not one I have fun with. The carbine tho, it's loads of fun and it's my kid's favorite rifle I own.
@@Amir_Nassir Rugers are cheap and no frills and can be a pain to take down, but they do the job fine. A Ruger was my first. It was funny how quickly my taste improved. Lol
The are not sleek, sexy, ergonomic, it's heavy, the triggers suck, the safety system is awkward BUT it shoots shockingly well in terms of accuracy, it is ridiculously rugged, eats anything you feed it, economical for those who can't afford a higher end firearm, and it goes bang every single time. It functions better than the two Glocks I had that were jam-o-matics and no longer own because of it. Do I carry a HP for EDC? Absolutely not. but at the end of the day HP has a legitimate place in the market.
While talking to a customer rep about a warranty repair on a carbine, I mentioned that I thoroughly cleaned both the carbine and a C-9 after every 1000 rounds or so. He said I was cleaning them too often and to just pull a bore snake after each range day. The occasional failure to eject is due to the heavy slide, which magnifies the effect of any relaxation of the shooter's wrist/grip
I hear you. It’s ok to have “break in” a $1000 big name gun. But God forbid you give a HiPoint the same consideration. My dad has $100 HiPoint .380 that’s never jammed. My buddy has a $1000 Kimber that’s the most beautiful single shot 1911 I’ve ever seen. I’m typing this with a $200 Taurus on my hip that’s had over 1000 rounds through it since Christmas with no malfunctions. Will it 10,000 rounds? Probably, but if doesn’t I can get another one and drive on with money to pay range fees and buy ammo.
@@jerryorange5140 It happens 😉 Had a S&W 460 xvr... I opened it @ the range, the cylinder fell out of the frame. 🤷 quality control is not measured by a caliper
@@gtarules1 My dad's HiPoint, I don't know but I really doubt it. If he did, I'm sure he didn't take it apart. My friends Kimber, cleaned to perfection after every range session. My Taurus, I clean every 500 rounds or so. I addressed them all because I wasn't sure which gun you were referring.
Chunky slightly heavy but it is reliable. I carry 1 in every vehicle with 2spare mags(10 rounders). I ran 20,000 rds through a new one with out an issue before cleaning it😮😮😮 . Dependable they are. And High Point service is the tops and service.😊
My experience: I have a HiPoint 45, I also have 50+ other pistols all brands all price ranges, from $249 to $5,000. The Hi Point is literally the only one that has never had an issue, no jam, ftf, fte, misfeed etc. It has not once ever, not loaded and fired.
When I worked at the store in Kentucky, there were a few people that would buy these because they were cheap. I tried to steer them away from them, but usually I couldn’t sway them. Some guys were “I just want something to throw in my fishing boat”. They’re very awkward feeling. The polymer feels cheap. I’d never buy one. Having said that, their carbines work well, and couldn’t keep one in the store. I’ve had people drive 100 miles to get a carbine. If they made them glock mag compatible, they’d have a pretty good setup. They’re made in Ohio mostly. I’ve heard prisoners at Mansfield prison make some of the components, but not 100% sure on that.
"“I just want something to throw in my fishing boat”. And that makes perfect sense to a lot of guys. You want "something", but you also don't want to risk dropping a $500 gun in the lake. Of course, on the other hand, if you were to "need" a pistol on the water....
The problem with this philosophy is; As bad as cheap guns run they will always run worse when they get dirty, if rounds tarnish, or they even get a little surface rust. After a couple years stashed in the boat is that gun going to run? I'd bet a Glock would.
As a a retired gun dealer I wholeheartedly agree. I hated selling Kahr because I knew the customer was gonna be coming back due to an issue with the gun malfunctioning. And for the record. I never stocked them. If a customer wanted one, I had to order from one of our suppliers. Shoot safe and shoot straight ✌️
It's an odd story behind those folks for sure, Kahr that is. I can't make any sense of it. Geopolitical intrigue, cult religious behavior, and inexplicable prices on SS semis that for the life of me I haven't found a person with a kind word to say about. How they stay open is anyone's guess 🤔
@@onionhead5780 I watch lots of review videos on Kahrs because, on paper, it's my idea of the perfect carry gun. I really want to be convinced that they are reliable so I can buy one. But every video just shows endless jams and malfunctions. And when I see any gun that ejects the cases randomly all over the place including into the shooter's face, I can't help thinking that something is not designed as well as it should be. And no gun that's machined properly should require 200 rounds through it before it works right.
I have stainless Kahr in .40 S&w. It has never jammed one time and for a sub compact it is unbelievably accurate. Only gripe is the trigger guard bites my trigger finger and digs into my other hand as well…ALOT of felt recoil.
@@josephburleton9758the magwell is too small to accommodate a glock mag. you’d have to redesign the whole grip assembly, which is attached to the main chassis
I hate the roll pin for field stripping, but don't pull the trigger once the slide of off. It causes the trigger bar to pop loose and the sear and sear spring go flying across the room. Don't ask me how I know.
That’s exactly it. Excellent call. It is VERY easy to “pull to the left” because of the shape/ergonomics of it. That’s a very understated fact that I noticed also.
I thought you were gonna look down the barrel 😂! I recall a G&A or ST article on the .45cal Hi-Point. They made it sound sooo good, it almost made me think about trading in my 1960 Colt Gold Cup!
my first gun was a C9 ...I bought it for home protection at a time when $149 was a lot of money ...I shot 100 rounds through and called it ready ...I did learn to pinch the two little extension at the top of the magazines together after loading the mags ...It jammed a couple times during the first 100 rounds and then was no problem thereafter ...I only completely stripped it down once and really only shot maybe 200 rounds through it ...I sold it for buying a better pistol two years later ....but, the money, there is nothing better!
Friend has a hi point. He says as long as you keep it cleaned and oiled constantly,it has no issue. Not meant to carry. You just have to baby it more than normal guns.
Guy's with all do respect, Hickok45's having trouble with the Hi-Point did not seem to be a problem with the gun. Maybe he did not like the gun and was trying to show that it was hard to work with. Don't get me wrong I have been following Hickok45 for years, I like him. But I have owned 4 of this Hi-Point gun and have not had a problem with any of them, not any problems.
I have owned a couple. One thing I heard owners bragging about is being able to use the lifetime warranty. It begs the question...is that really a great point that an owner needs to use the warranty? Mine I had for tacklebox on the skiff when I lived in Alaska. If my skiff swamped, it would not have bothered me overly much if it sank to the bottom.
Hi-Point used to and maybe still does in the manual, tells you to send it back for cleaning after 5000 rounds. They don't intend for it to be field stripped and cleaned. Just spray it down and keep going.
Yes a high point is a heavy clunky piece of cheap plastic garbage, but it hit where he was pointing didn't it. Not everybody can afford a $1200 FN. Anything, even a Hi Point, is better than having nothing when something goes bump in the night.
Right, there are no other guns but a $1200 FN. Nothing in the $300 range that is far more reliable. There is no middle ground either cheap or over priced. SMDH
@@jeffreyhutchins6527 Just pointing out that any gun better than no gun. For some people even $300 is hard to do. If you aren't capable of understanding that in this economy then I don't know what to say. God bless.
worst gun ever?? "Blah blah heavy, Other then that, it's a great gun" - Hickock The reason gunsnobs hate on the c9 is the price. It's hard to justify spending big money on a fancy 9mm pistol when the hipoint sells new for under $💯
I just bought a G3C for $200. Holds 12+1 or 15+1 and doesn’t have the difficulties this seems to have had. If this is all you can get your hands on then sure, it’ll be fine.
My honest option I’ve been using my CPX-1 for about 3 years now and I have a hate and love relationship with it, bought it for around $430 unfortunately. When I first bought it I experienced a lot of problems and had to send it back to SCCY due to the spring detent breaking with only 30 rounds right out of the box and was jamming. Got it back and tried cycling different ammo brands and grain and had some improvement, tried the 10 round OEM mags, Pro Mag 32 round mags but the Pro Mag 50 round drum with Federal 115 grain seems to works flawlessly and spit shells out like watermelon seeds. Now that more than 500 rounds have been ran through the gun I can truly say that I wouldn’t rely on it for self defense, but if that’s the only protection you have at the moment so be it. It’s a gamble when it works yes it’ll get you out of an up close self defense situation but at what cost? Risking a stove pipe, or double feed when you need to pull the trigger back to back and you’re having to clear a jam. I’ll have maybe 5 jams here and there but nothing like before and the trigger pull has definitely lightened up overtime but still could’ve been made a lot better.
I have a 9mm pistol and carbine and a .45 pistol and carbine. If one uses the weapon, cleans it and lubricates it will work fine. At our age the slide is more difficult to work than for younger people.
With some of the weird stuff out of the way. I find my groups is much better with the hi-point than my Ruger, Taurus, Canik. I can’t figure out why. But my hi point feeds and fires every time. I also keep it clean just like my other guns. I don’t carry the hi point but it’s on my table when I need it!
Dang Hickok, been awhile for me... those black steel varmints are really taking over your range! At this point, you should tune them to a chromatic scale and play us a song with lead on steel 😂
It's a H&K VP 70 (Volk Pistole) copy. And, in my opinion, it has its place: backup of a backup, extra gun to give to your unprepared neighbor/family, holiday house backup gun, etc.
Bought a hi point in like '11 or '12. It's gladly ate everything I've fed it. steel case, aluminum case, +p, reloads, super cheap surplus. No issues over the years. My only complaint is the grips weren't made with left handed shooters in mind. It may be cheap and get dogged alot but if you came through my door i wouldn't hesitate to let you get acquainted with it.
I've got the jcp40 Hi Point and got my wife the .380. Only once did my 40 jam, tweaked the magazine lips a bit and after almost 2000 rounds of hand made and store ammo ive only had 3 ftf's total. The 380 has 1000 rounds of hand and store ammo and never had an ftf. They are big, heavy, chunky, and dang good guns. On a fixed income they were all i could affordand i am very happy with them. At the range uve seen a LOT of high priced kahrs, Glocks, and S&W's jam while i just kept dumping rounds down to and through the targets.
With how chunky Hi-points are, I always thought they should make one where the whole top of the slide is just 1913 rail. Mount a scope, full size rifle red dot, or IR laser...whatever you need. I honestly think people would buy it just for the giggles.
The 2nd amendment isn't restricted to only those that can afford a nice firearm. I think if I was poor I would seek out a comparable revolver though. It is a Hi-Point. You don't clean it. You throw it in the dishwasher every 1000 rounds or so. Then grease it back up where you can reach. I had one of their carbines & it isn't bad.
I have never owned a Hi-Point 9mm pistol, I do own a Hi-Point Carbine in 40 c and I find it to be a very good dependable accurate gun. I own a CPX-2 and it too seems accurate and dependable. I was carrying a sigma 40 c and it was a hard trigger pull so the SCCY's trigger pull did not seem too bad. All these are great budget guns. Next to buy is Heritage 6 in.
When Demolition Ranch tortured this gun to the point of putting a round into the chamber, and the gun still fired, we decided to put a carbine on the wishlist...the pistols do not interest us (I'll be honest, the 'Yeet Cannon' does, just because it has 'Yeet Cannon' in nice big letters on the slide), but there are a lot of us satisfied with the carbines...yes, the guns a big and heavy...yes, they tend to work...yes, find brand new any better at the price...it is NOT my problem when my cheap gun rings steel right beside a very expensive gun doing the same thing, umm, the bullets cannot tell the difference...
I bought a 10MM Hi-Point for my Son. He was working for BLM in Alaska and needed a bear gun. He had trouble with the 44 revolver but the semi auto worked for him. My complaints with the gun is that it is HEAVY and the slide was also really heavy. Other then that, it cycled clean and stayed on target even when panic shooting.
So, the Hi-Point is a gun that does everything it is supposed to do and has a lifetime warranty, but it is too cheap for you ?? Just send Hi-Point a couple of hundred bucks more and it will suddenly become a good gun ????????????
Why are you conflating price with good gun? I'm interested in ergonomics, weight, and size. I'll pay more for better features. I have no interest in cheap and clunky...
If you have absolutely no other options and it has to be a pistol then yeah get a high point… other wise get a Mossberg maverick 88. The standard of reliability in shotguns and is cheaper than a high point pistol.
I saw a video a few years back where two guys were trying to destroy a Hi Point by over loading it, dropped it in the mud,let it be fired a gazillion times without cleaning it, and ultimately jammed a bolt down the muzzle, and fired it. It was indestructible til they hammered the bolt down the barrel real tight. It blew the muzzle apart like petals of a flower. STILL the rest of it survived, and with the lifetime warranty, they simply ordered a new barrel and Bada Bing back in business.
I’ve got a crazy question. Could you do a video on a arminius 357 wsa. It’s a 357 magnum saa. I think it’s made in Germany. I cannot find anything to compare to and I cannot find any information on it. Any information would be a blessing. I’m actually trying to figure out a few things about it. I’m trying to find out what grips would work on it. Because I cannot find set specifically for that gun
I shot a Hi-point once... I was shooting a can about 15 ft away, emptied the clip looking down the sights... I hit nothing. Switched to a S&W revolver and hit my target instantly, and everything after that can. The owner of the Hi-point told me: "I'm surpirsed it didn't jam on you. That's almost automatic."
They work incredibly well. Very utilitarian. I have several more expensive guns but there is something to be said for a very inexpensive, reliable Ameeican made gun.
Hi Point was my first firearm. I've come a long way since then, but they still make a decent "truck gun" that you can keep in your glove box and not be too concerned if it were to get stolen. Their carbines are fun. The thing is that since I bought mine a dozen years ago or so, other quality options have become available at very reasonable prices (thinking of Taurus, specifically, but there are others as well).
I had one of these and absolutely hated it, but it was something to carry in the woods when I couldn’t afford a better gun, and it did its job. Just be patient and find something that fits YOU, if it’s comfortable and reliable then that’s all that matters. I won’t really bad talk any gun because everyone has to start somewhere.
that "Oh thats a little too close.." I do that all the time too, get a little carried away then the sounds of near impacts make you think whats that sound... lol
It was too close because.the bullet shatters when shooting hard steel targets and bullet fragments bounce off you don't want to be near it when it does
The biggest issue with Hi-Points isn’t the gun itself… it’s the mag spring. They wear fast and the bullets will “level off” vs slightly angle up causing the tip to catch the feed ramp, kicking the ass end of the cartridge up cause stove pipes and other various jams.
Any pistol that I carry had a throat and feed job done. Almost all malfunctions can be cured this way. My S&W 669 will feed empty brass and has never had a malfunction.
My husband always puts a bore brush in a drill & runs it for about 30 seconds or so in any pistol that has jam problems. It always makes them function flawlessly after that.
I bought a Hi Point C9 in '06, mainly because Scheels had them on sale for $89 and change. It's big, clunky, and only has 8+1 capacity, but it works fine for a range gun.
The purpose of the Hi-Point 9mm is not to make everything easy, or to impress people at the range. It's not designed to compete against Glock, or s&W, or Walther, or any other handgun company. The purpose of the Hi-Point pistol is to allow someone who is really low on money to be able to get a relatively dependable pistol for self-defense. Period.
Well if you can only afford a $100 gun, Ammo is going to be a real pain in the ass to buy.
@@jeffreyhutchins6527 True, but for the $450 price difference with a Glock, you can get 1,000 rounds of practice ammo, and a box of defensive ammo.
Exactly right.
If that were the case they would be selling them in africa
@@jwalesoutlaw3294 Legally, or illegally? because in most African nations, the average person cannot legally own a firearm, but their illegal options are far more interesting.
"Generally speaking, they tend to work"
Put that on the box.
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I worked at a gun shop and we were a dealer for Hi-Point. We were in a poorer area, and they were easily our biggest seller. The gang rats didn't like them because their friends laughed at them, but the honest working folks who couldn't afford a Glock could at least get something they could fairly reliably defend their homes with.
If I said this TH-cam would suspend my commenting for 24 hours😂
Bullcrap Hickock45, the firearms reps dont supply most of us with free test firearms...cut your condesending pile of crap.
@@jl8754lmao funniest comment I’ve read today! And so true 😂
When I was a range safety officer, I talked to every Hi Point owner that I came across. Not a single one of them had complaints. I’m a fan.
Some people like cheap beer. There's no accounting for personal taste...
Exactly same here..,.
I’ve owned several and I loved them all. The one complaint I had and still have is their customer no service. NO I did not need repairs. I was trying to get extra mags and ask about grips. I left messages, texts and emails. It’s been 8 years and I still have not heard back. Their tool line 4 stars. Their customer service negative 6
I just bought one last month.
13 rounds.
All steel.
Made in the 1960s.
Wood grips.
Nice sights.
Many armed forces use it.
A beauty in design.
Nice and classic lines.
Serpico used one.
Beverly hills cop film used one.
First 5 rounds all went in the same hole.
Everybody wants it.
Made in europe.
Ohhhh!
My bad, it is a hiPOWER!
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@@iliafigueroa4820 Some people don't want to spend $1200 bucks on an old 9mm.
I love my a Hi-Point! No matter how hard my fan is blowing, papers don’t go flying off my desk from the wind! 😎
Oh, that thing work😮❤❤❤
Or just go off like 320s 😂
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@@Goodboi_Dindu DOH!! That’s another whole can of worms to open. 😂
Just make sure the chamber and mag are empty. You wouldn’t want to shoot a hole in those papers. 😆
Affordable self protection is always a good idea.
Poor citizens should not be priced out of the self-defense market.
Our own government is doing far too many things to make gun ownership too expensive already.
To get cc for my wife and I, this cost over 2 grand by the time we purchased guns, ammo, the training course and of course the certificate.
@@tonysweet9137so?
It's not law-abiding people buying Hi-Points. It's gangs and petty drug dealers buying the majority of them. They're a huge problem for law enforcement.
Our government is making ownership of guns necessary!
@@bradmassey3849Good observation since our founding fathers told us the same thing 250 years ago.
0:12 Picks up Hi-point and immediately smokes pot. 😂
Most people pick up a hi point AFTER they’ve been smoking pot 😂
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Came here to post that comment. 👍
@@MegaBassfunkNo, there are those that can't afford more expensive firearms. If you aren't welcoming to all in the gun community, tell me you don't support the 2ndA.
@@kennethcurtis1856 it was a joke Ken
this man is a national treasure
If you get shot with a high point you go to hell
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The kind of hell where everybody is sickningly sweet and gay as a rainbow rocking horse.
"A lot of people have been buying them, I'm not sure who they are" 🤣
Yea we know who they are
They are me
@@jasonwallace8500 no Jason
@@paullee9397 every time I’m at the gun show it’s always someone selling one for 50 bucks I take ‘em every time never have to many hi points 😂😂😂😂
Probably people like adult film stars
I know I talk a lot of trash about Hi-Point, but when you hear a window break at 3 am a Hi-Point on your nightstand is worth more than a Glock on layaway. Everyone should be able to defend themselves.
Until you get a a FTF. I considered one back in the day, but settled on the glockoff s&w sigma. Terrible all around, but more reliable than HP.
Hi points could be worse though. For a budget though the Taurus g series such as the g3, g2c and g3c are hard to beat for the money.
Exactly can’t tell them to wait till you pay your glock off lol
"buy the hi point and $400 of ammo, you'll be better off"
Can’t say I’ve owned one. Did just pick up a new Taurus g3 in green with a stainless slide for 330 or so with the transfer fee. Pretty happy.
“Aw I’m gonna cry, my hi point’s empty!” Is the funniest thing I’ve heard all day. Have a good day hipoint45
This has to be the best comment I've seen on this channel lmaoo
"Hipoint45" why you gotta do him dirty like that? 😂😂😂
Is there a reason not to push frame for and hold slide to chamber a round...seems like less energy asserted to do it this way. Not just for this gun, I mean any.
@@duanchamp1988they have it built in to disengage the locking mechanism you have to pull back first on most pistols.
@@duanchamp1988it's all under spring tension as well so after pulling back and the lock disengaging it just automatically goes forward
My dad has one. He likes it just fine. I don’t like how clunky it is. It is super reliable, and the grip is surprisingly comfortable. It isn’t pretty, it isn’t flashy, but the damn thing works, and if you don’t have much to spend, it will get the job done. Even a cheap gun is better than no gun.
I bought my father a Ruger LCP for X-mas a few years ago. $168 after tax and it has never failed him in the ~100 shots he has fired with it. Being used to a 22lr, he calls it his "elephant gun".
@@bobwoods1302 no, but just make sure a phone is nearby so when a crackhead breaks in your house with a knife you can call police and wait for them to arrive.
@bobwoods1302 I'm also glad you don't live here lol 😆
@bobwoods1302 no one here is living in fear
@@bobwoods1302 does that mean it will never happen? Lol 😆. You are very naive for your age.
Thank You Hickok for all you do 👍🇺🇸
I am glad there are options for buyers of every means.
Yep.. even those inner city kids that sell drugs and stolen merchandise can afford a Hi-Point
@@guaporeturns9472 No, they just steal kit that is more upmarket or buy it stolen. Then again, some of them have no shortage of money.
Most of the 'inner city kids' are using stolen Glocks, haven't seen too many Hi-Point pistols.@guaporeturns9472
If the only thing you can afford is one of these, you probably should start looking for a job.
@@Fitingbros101Spoken like a true snob.
The worst gun ever? That would be the one I don't have with me when I need one.
Don't blame a gun for your bad decisions , next you'll be voting for democrats !
True.
NO the worst gun is the one that FAILS when you need it. if you don`t have one you think different.
Yep don't blame the tool if you leave it at home or don't keep it in good working order ! also if your skydiving or scuba diving I wouldn't recommend getting the cheapest equipment you can find if your life depends on it !
Which would be the hipoint... because its heavy as a brick and not easy to conceal
Some will say this is the worst gun ever, but I say it's the most underrated gun ever. What else performs better in that price range? Hint: the answer is "NOTHING"
A lot of companies could learn a ton from HP sure it's cheap made but they work and they have the best warranty in the business other manufacturers with close to the same warranty are a nightmare to deal with but HP ask no questions you can throw a C9 off the empire state building and they will fix it at no cost but shipping and most likely send you a few new mags for the trouble
@jgadventures4161 Ruger's customer service is very good also.
Hi points are cheaper cuz they're blowback operated, use Zamak (which, while cheaper than steel, they still get it cheaper than anyone else, because the Zamak factory is across the street) and use injection molded nylon, which is not as expensive as the glass-filled or other nylon-based polymers used by others.
The downside of both of these materials is there is a limit to how thin certain sections can be, in order to retain strength through heat , shock, and wear.
That's why they have that signature "bulk" to them.
HPs are built to a price point, and I don't really think anyone is competing with them.
The problem is precedent.
If gun companies started making these, customers would expect them to lower the prices on their other models, which cost more to make.
I would say the closest competitor would be Ruger's "Security" series pistols. They are about 2x the price of hi points but sometimes they are on sale for only a little more.
But they could never be as cheap as a HP, because they are still using more expensive materials.
You can see and feel the difference immediately.
I think if other companies wanted to compete with HP, using Zamak and base nylon, they'd probably start new companies under different names. It would be cool to see some new designs in the sub-$250 range.
The manual that came with my Hypoint suggested NOT breaking it down, rather spraying it down with something like CCR 556. It said nothing about storing the gun in a cool place. It was in the tour pack in a case on the back of my Harley and got too hot. Plastic parts in the handle then came apart and with them the mainspring. I'll have to check out that lifetime warranty you mentioned.
Let us know, my money on the gun getting fixed...
I bought a very used c9, and the frame soon cracked on the back where the pin is that holds the slide to the frame. There were also a couple of other small problems. I sent it back to Hi Point to see what they can do. They replaced the old c9 with a brand new one and transferred the serial number from my old one to the new one. They even gave me an extra mag. I was very happy with their customer service too, as the lady was very nice and helpful.
@@Happyfacehotwheelsgood deal !
Hipoint customer service puts many popular brand gun manufacturers to shame. When it comes back it works every time which is something I can't say about Taurus.
@@svbarryduckworth628 it’s Taurus, what do you expect?
Other gun companies don't want us to find out the actual production cost. And how much they mark up! Remember when barret 99s were $650,now they are$5,000. For a steel pipe bolted to piece of plastic!
Hard to imagine anyone would even buy one at 650!
I can say as a machinist, there isnt a lot of cost involved in making these.
Gun snobs buy them to try to impress people.How sad❗️
@@ronmckickass5714as an owner, i agree.
I had a c9 and had an issue not feeding. Polished the feed ramp and put around 500rds through with no issue.
Gave to my nephew years ago and as far as I know it’s still going.
Also made in USA and do have great warranty department. I’ve seen videos of guys completely abusing (like dragging behind truck) sending it in and they rebuilt for only shipping charges.
"Generally speaking they tend to work."
- Damnation with faint praise
Good humor.
Still beats the USFA Zip .22
That’s probably the most accurate quote of a hi-points performance I’ve ever heard, they do “mostly work” but they need to be next to some peanut butter cuz all they do is jam, jam, jam.
@@FullyAutomaticAddict410 I was quoting Hickok
You know, I was a gun snob who denigrated Hi-Points without ever having owned, let alone, shot one. Made fun of Hi-Point owners. Then, I watched a number of videos done by Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch, where he attempted to destroy/blowup Hi-Points with various barrel obstructions, and even after shooting them. All Matt accomplished was to demonstrate that Hi-Points can withstand an amazing amount of abuse... deliberate abuse... and keep working. That opened my mind about them, and when I saw a Hi-Point carbine for sale at amazing price, I took the plunge. After that, I picked up the Hi-Point 10mm, and when the 2nd Gen Yeet Cannon came out, well of course I had to get that one too! The only weakness I have come across with my Hi-Points is their magazines. If you've got good mags, Hi-Points will never fail you.
I love to make fun myself, I admit that it’s kinda zesty cheesy, but oh well, there really not a lot to say, I’d make fun of Hi-Points and call them paper weights, but weight is good for recoil management.
Then there’s always Creedmoore.😄😁😆
i’ve collected and used firearms for over 50 years. I also used them for my job of 33 years. You get what you pay for especially in firearms. Isn’t your life worth more than $100?
I got a 45 carbine and it broke after 150 rounds and had to send it back 😂
@@craigthescott5074Not when $100 does the trick as well as $500.
Great glovebox gun, obviously heavy and bulky to carry.
Paying extra gets you nicer features and a brand name.
Is my life worth more than an early 2000s toyota? Sure but I'm not going to buy a BMW, it works just as well.
@@UnknownGamer40464 You’re comparing apples and oranges. A $500 pistol in my opinion should be the minimum you spend on a self defense weapon. High points, Lorsins, etc, junk guns made from very cheap components are fine to go plinking with but if your relying on it to protect your life your rolling the dice. It’s more like comparing a Prius and a Ferrari. One car runs and will get you there but the other performs a lot better and actually holds value.
Anytime anyone asks me if they should get a Hi-Point - "It's a gun."
It's a tool not an art piece 😂
I have about 7 of them carbines and pistols. They more than stand by their guns. I love them as much as all of my guns.
Like a redheaded stepchild
Yes I really like my carbine 9mm.
That is absolutely true. I lived it years ago with a hi-point 380 acp and it ran off several would be burglaries and kept my family safe. It was our constant bedside and late night television friend
A friend used customer warranty and it's outstanding.
They even sent free ammo along with his pistol return. His always works, my brother's always works, and two other friends have them and also experience a reliable pistol. Mine was fine, but i traded it after 2 years to get a .22 rifle.
I called them before I bought a used one to inquire about the warranty. Fully transferable for life. And the warranty guy I talked to had incredible customer service skills.
Yes. Their customer service snd warranty is incredible
This video presentation is exactly why You Sir are my favorite!! You’re the Joe Friday of guns. You give the FACTS and only the FACTS.
You can polish up the internals and work the mags a bit and they are actually pretty decent plinkers.
I would have thought that I would never buy a HiPoint pistol, but I'm so pleased by their carbine I want their pistol in compatible caliber.
They both , carbine and pistol, work fine
I did that, I love my .40 carbine; but the pistol is not intuitive, or easy to operate, is heavy and clunky. It works every time I pull the trigger, but it's not one I have fun with. The carbine tho, it's loads of fun and it's my kid's favorite rifle I own.
"Generally they tend to work"... Inspires a lot of confidence!
What a sales pitch!
That's what he says about literally every gun on this channel
This should be Ruger's motto
@@Amir_Nassir
Rugers are cheap and no frills and can be a pain to take down, but they do the job fine. A Ruger was my first. It was funny how quickly my taste improved. Lol
for 100 bucks, that's more than what you pay for.
The are not sleek, sexy, ergonomic, it's heavy, the triggers suck, the safety system is awkward BUT it shoots shockingly well in terms of accuracy, it is ridiculously rugged, eats anything you feed it, economical for those who can't afford a higher end firearm, and it goes bang every single time. It functions better than the two Glocks I had that were jam-o-matics and no longer own because of it. Do I carry a HP for EDC? Absolutely not. but at the end of the day HP has a legitimate place in the market.
But do they go off while they’re sitting in the holster? Or do I need to save up more money to buy a Sig if I want that feature?
no, they have a firing pin block, most guns do now after 2012
Haha so true on the Sig.
I watched the video where it went off in the officers holster.
While talking to a customer rep about a warranty repair on a carbine, I mentioned that I thoroughly cleaned both the carbine and a C-9 after every 1000 rounds or so. He said I was cleaning them too often and to just pull a bore snake after each range day. The occasional failure to eject is due to the heavy slide, which magnifies the effect of any relaxation of the shooter's wrist/grip
You filed stripped a Hi-point, were able to put it back together and it shot? You are indeed the master!
Love how people tend to say you need to break a gun in... they exclude the cheap guns 😂😂😂
Supposedly, the Hi-Point requires a 200 round break in period.
I hear you. It’s ok to have “break in” a $1000 big name gun. But God forbid you give a HiPoint the same consideration. My dad has $100 HiPoint .380 that’s never jammed. My buddy has a $1000 Kimber that’s the most beautiful single shot 1911 I’ve ever seen. I’m typing this with a $200 Taurus on my hip that’s had over 1000 rounds through it since Christmas with no malfunctions. Will it 10,000 rounds? Probably, but if doesn’t I can get another one and drive on with money to pay range fees and buy ammo.
@@jerryorange5140 It happens 😉 Had a S&W 460 xvr... I opened it @ the range, the cylinder fell out of the frame. 🤷 quality control is not measured by a caliper
@@jerryorange5140have you cleaned it?
@@gtarules1 My dad's HiPoint, I don't know but I really doubt it. If he did, I'm sure he didn't take it apart. My friends Kimber, cleaned to perfection after every range session. My Taurus, I clean every 500 rounds or so. I addressed them all because I wasn't sure which gun you were referring.
Chunky slightly heavy but it is reliable. I carry 1 in every vehicle with 2spare mags(10 rounders). I ran 20,000 rds through a new one with out an issue before cleaning it😮😮😮 . Dependable they are. And High Point service is the tops and service.😊
“Generally speaking, they tend to work”…high praise indeed.
I bought a hippint 380 brand new for $99 12 years ago or so. I have never had an issue with it and it is actually accurate.
My experience: I have a HiPoint 45, I also have 50+ other pistols all brands all price ranges, from $249 to $5,000.
The Hi Point is literally the only one that has never had an issue, no jam, ftf, fte, misfeed etc. It has not once ever, not loaded and fired.
“This gun will cost you your pride” 😂 simply glorious haha
When I worked at the store in Kentucky, there were a few people that would buy these because they were cheap.
I tried to steer them away from them, but usually I couldn’t sway them.
Some guys were “I just want something to throw in my fishing boat”.
They’re very awkward feeling. The polymer feels cheap. I’d never buy one.
Having said that, their carbines work well, and couldn’t keep one in the store. I’ve had people drive 100 miles to get a carbine. If they made them glock mag compatible, they’d have a pretty good setup.
They’re made in Ohio mostly. I’ve heard prisoners at Mansfield prison make some of the components, but not 100% sure on that.
"“I just want something to throw in my fishing boat”. And that makes perfect sense to a lot of guys. You want "something", but you also don't want to risk dropping a $500 gun in the lake. Of course, on the other hand, if you were to "need" a pistol on the water....
the carbines are actually decent, a friend on mine has one in 10mm, only downside is cleaning them!
Sounds about right
The problem with this philosophy is; As bad as cheap guns run they will always run worse when they get dirty, if rounds tarnish, or they even get a little surface rust. After a couple years stashed in the boat is that gun going to run? I'd bet a Glock would.
@lkj0822g have you seen what the fish are doing these days?
I've lost track of how many Kahrs I've seen jamming up and failing to fire. And people pay 3 times the price of a Hi Point for them.
As a a retired gun dealer I wholeheartedly agree. I hated selling Kahr because I knew the customer was gonna be coming back due to an issue with the gun malfunctioning. And for the record. I never stocked them. If a customer wanted one, I had to order from one of our suppliers. Shoot safe and shoot straight ✌️
It's an odd story behind those folks for sure, Kahr that is. I can't make any sense of it. Geopolitical intrigue, cult religious behavior, and inexplicable prices on SS semis that for the life of me I haven't found a person with a kind word to say about. How they stay open is anyone's guess 🤔
@@onionhead5780 I watch lots of review videos on Kahrs because, on paper, it's my idea of the perfect carry gun. I really want to be convinced that they are reliable so I can buy one. But every video just shows endless jams and malfunctions. And when I see any gun that ejects the cases randomly all over the place including into the shooter's face, I can't help thinking that something is not designed as well as it should be. And no gun that's machined properly should require 200 rounds through it before it works right.
I'm glad to read this...had no idea...they look good on paper like someone else said
I have stainless Kahr in .40 S&w. It has never jammed one time and for a sub compact it is unbelievably accurate. Only gripe is the trigger guard bites my trigger finger and digs into my other hand as well…ALOT of felt recoil.
Hi-Point needs to make their carbines Glock mag compatible.
Develop an adapter in your spare time and you will become a very wealthy person.
@@josephburleton9758the magwell is too small to accommodate a glock mag. you’d have to redesign the whole grip assembly, which is attached to the main chassis
Or Glock should make their magazines, High Point compatible😮😮😮😮😅😅😅😅😅
@@robbledot7290 Find a way to combine both mags.
I'm leaning towards a keltec carbine because of that
I hate the roll pin for field stripping, but don't pull the trigger once the slide of off. It causes the trigger bar to pop loose and the sear and sear spring go flying across the room. Don't ask me how I know.
How do you know?
One of those ultra-rare Hi-Points that DON'T have the serial numbers filed off.
That’s exactly it. Excellent call.
It is VERY easy to “pull to the left” because of the shape/ergonomics of it. That’s a very understated fact that I noticed also.
I thought you were gonna look down the barrel 😂!
I recall a G&A or ST article on the .45cal Hi-Point. They made it sound sooo good, it almost made me think about trading in my 1960 Colt Gold Cup!
my first gun was a C9 ...I bought it for home protection at a time when $149 was a lot of money ...I shot 100 rounds through and called it ready ...I did learn to pinch the two little extension at the top of the magazines together after loading the mags ...It jammed a couple times during the first 100 rounds and then was no problem thereafter ...I only completely stripped it down once and really only shot maybe 200 rounds through it ...I sold it for buying a better pistol two years later ....but, the money, there is nothing better!
I can't believe you said PPK and Hi point in the same sentence. :) Rock on Hick!
Friend has a hi point. He says as long as you keep it cleaned and oiled constantly,it has no issue. Not meant to carry. You just have to baby it more than normal guns.
Guy's with all do respect, Hickok45's having trouble with the Hi-Point did not seem to be a problem with the gun. Maybe he did not like the gun and was trying to show that it was hard to work with. Don't get me wrong I have been following Hickok45 for years, I like him. But I have owned 4 of this Hi-Point gun and have not had a problem with any of them, not any problems.
Didn't you do a review of the hi point c9 about 7 years ago? If I remember you pretty much trashed it. Why another review?
"Generally speaking, they tend to work" is the most insulting thing I've ever heard someone say about a firearm.
“They know it ain’t not joke. _I ain’t no joke.”_
I have owned a couple. One thing I heard owners bragging about is being able to use the lifetime warranty. It begs the question...is that really a great point that an owner needs to use the warranty? Mine I had for tacklebox on the skiff when I lived in Alaska. If my skiff swamped, it would not have bothered me overly much if it sank to the bottom.
Love seeing all the gun snobs come out for Hi Point..😅😅😅😅 I own one with north of 3000 rounds through it. Rarely a feed problem. NEVER misfire
Those gun snob men wear women's panties
High Point > SCCY
both junk
That trigger on the SCCY. 🤢🤢
@@johnpelszynski6646stand in front of both then.
@@johnpelszynski6646 . . have you ever owned either? . . I don't mean, have you ever shot one once, I mean owned it for a length of time?
@@greggc8088 . . mcarbo, $30 bucks + 30 minutes, solved . . . cheaper than a $90+ dollar aftermarket trigger for a Glock
Very nice starter piece, especially for a budget. Shoots straight, become a club when empty, and if it gets stolen, it’s a hiPoint.
Hi-Point used to and maybe still does in the manual, tells you to send it back for cleaning after 5000 rounds. They don't intend for it to be field stripped and cleaned. Just spray it down and keep going.
Yes a high point is a heavy clunky piece of cheap plastic garbage, but it hit where he was pointing didn't it. Not everybody can afford a $1200 FN. Anything, even a Hi Point, is better than having nothing when something goes bump in the night.
If a HiPoint is the best you can afford, you probably should consider looking for better employment.
Things that go bump in the night. Me, Sam B.
@@jd9119 But it's so heavy that when it inevitably jams you can just throw it at them!
Right, there are no other guns but a $1200 FN. Nothing in the $300 range that is far more reliable. There is no middle ground either cheap or over priced. SMDH
@@jeffreyhutchins6527 Just pointing out that any gun better than no gun. For some people even $300 is hard to do. If you aren't capable of understanding that in this economy then I don't know what to say. God bless.
I have my Dad's Hi point Model A, aquired via trade for his 45 Army Colt 45. Had it since the 60s. It ain't jam proof now but still works.
worst gun ever?? "Blah blah heavy, Other then that, it's a great gun" - Hickock
The reason gunsnobs hate on the c9 is the price. It's hard to justify spending big money on a fancy 9mm pistol when the hipoint sells new for under $💯
No, no it’s not hard to justify.
I'd take a Taurus G3C for $200 wayyyyyyyyyy before I would trust a mid-point
I just bought a G3C for $200. Holds 12+1 or 15+1 and doesn’t have the difficulties this seems to have had. If this is all you can get your hands on then sure, it’ll be fine.
My honest option I’ve been using my CPX-1 for about 3 years now and I have a hate and love relationship with it, bought it for around $430 unfortunately. When I first bought it I experienced a lot of problems and had to send it back to SCCY due to the spring detent breaking with only 30 rounds right out of the box and was jamming. Got it back and tried cycling different ammo brands and grain and had some improvement, tried the 10 round OEM mags, Pro Mag 32 round mags but the Pro Mag 50 round drum with Federal 115 grain seems to works flawlessly and spit shells out like watermelon seeds. Now that more than 500 rounds have been ran through the gun I can truly say that I wouldn’t rely on it for self defense, but if that’s the only protection you have at the moment so be it. It’s a gamble when it works yes it’ll get you out of an up close self defense situation but at what cost? Risking a stove pipe, or double feed when you need to pull the trigger back to back and you’re having to clear a jam. I’ll have maybe 5 jams here and there but nothing like before and the trigger pull has definitely lightened up overtime but still could’ve been made a lot better.
I have a 9mm pistol and carbine and a .45 pistol and carbine. If one uses the weapon, cleans it and lubricates it will work fine. At our age the slide is more difficult to work than for younger people.
With some of the weird stuff out of the way. I find my groups is much better with the hi-point than my Ruger, Taurus, Canik. I can’t figure out why. But my hi point feeds and fires every time. I also keep it clean just like my other guns. I don’t carry the hi point but it’s on my table when I need it!
After you return a gun to Bud's is it a "Collectors Item" and worth more? Plaque "This gun has been fired by Hickok45"
I would pay extra for a Hickock tested gun.
Well maybe not a High Point
Dang Hickok, been awhile for me... those black steel varmints are really taking over your range! At this point, you should tune them to a chromatic scale and play us a song with lead on steel 😂
It's a H&K VP 70 (Volk Pistole) copy. And, in my opinion, it has its place: backup of a backup, extra gun to give to your unprepared neighbor/family, holiday house backup gun, etc.
The HK VP-70 Z is the first polymer handgun and its leaps and bounds better than the High Point. It was also originally full auto.
Yeah, if you hate your neighbors and family.
@@rodneyalaking8241 Good one
Bought a hi point in like '11 or '12. It's gladly ate everything I've fed it. steel case, aluminum case, +p, reloads, super cheap surplus. No issues over the years. My only complaint is the grips weren't made with left handed shooters in mind. It may be cheap and get dogged alot but if you came through my door i wouldn't hesitate to let you get acquainted with it.
“ This one will cost you your pride”. Lmao. It’s been proven over and over again if your chamber a round in a High Point, it will fire.
I've got the jcp40 Hi Point and got my wife the .380. Only once did my 40 jam, tweaked the magazine lips a bit and after almost 2000 rounds of hand made and store ammo ive only had 3 ftf's total. The 380 has 1000 rounds of hand and store ammo and never had an ftf. They are big, heavy, chunky, and dang good guns. On a fixed income they were all i could affordand i am very happy with them. At the range uve seen a LOT of high priced kahrs, Glocks, and S&W's jam while i just kept dumping rounds down to and through the targets.
With how chunky Hi-points are, I always thought they should make one where the whole top of the slide is just 1913 rail. Mount a scope, full size rifle red dot, or IR laser...whatever you need. I honestly think people would buy it just for the giggles.
Just a note to say I appreciate your videos, they’re very informative and interesting! Thank you!
The 2nd amendment isn't restricted to only those that can afford a nice firearm. I think if I was poor I would seek out a comparable revolver though. It is a Hi-Point. You don't clean it. You throw it in the dishwasher every 1000 rounds or so. Then grease it back up where you can reach. I had one of their carbines & it isn't bad.
I have never owned a Hi-Point 9mm pistol, I do own a Hi-Point Carbine in 40 c and I find it to be a very good dependable accurate gun. I own a CPX-2 and it too seems accurate and dependable. I was carrying a sigma 40 c and it was a hard trigger pull so the SCCY's trigger pull did not seem too bad. All these are great budget guns. Next to buy is Heritage 6 in.
I have a 6.5 inch Heritage, great gun for the $.
When Demolition Ranch tortured this gun to the point of putting a round into the chamber, and the gun still fired, we decided to put a carbine on the wishlist...the pistols do not interest us (I'll be honest, the 'Yeet Cannon' does, just because it has 'Yeet Cannon' in nice big letters on the slide), but there are a lot of us satisfied with the carbines...yes, the guns a big and heavy...yes, they tend to work...yes, find brand new any better at the price...it is NOT my problem when my cheap gun rings steel right beside a very expensive gun doing the same thing, umm, the bullets cannot tell the difference...
I bought a 10MM Hi-Point for my Son. He was working for BLM in Alaska and needed a bear gun. He had trouble with the 44 revolver but the semi auto worked for him. My complaints with the gun is that it is HEAVY and the slide was also really heavy. Other then that, it cycled clean and stayed on target even when panic shooting.
So, the Hi-Point is a gun that does everything it is supposed to do and has a lifetime warranty, but it is too cheap for you ??
Just send Hi-Point a couple of hundred bucks more and it will suddenly become a good gun ????????????
Why are you conflating price with good gun? I'm interested in ergonomics, weight, and size. I'll pay more for better features. I have no interest in cheap and clunky...
If you have absolutely no other options and it has to be a pistol then yeah get a high point… other wise get a Mossberg maverick 88. The standard of reliability in shotguns and is cheaper than a high point pistol.
Hickock could shoot a water gun with no sights and hit what he’s aiming at!!! 😊
I saw a video a few years back
where two guys were trying to destroy a Hi Point by over loading it, dropped it in the mud,let it be fired a gazillion times without cleaning it, and ultimately jammed a bolt down the muzzle, and fired it.
It was indestructible til they hammered the bolt down the barrel real tight.
It blew the muzzle apart like petals of a flower.
STILL the rest of it survived,
and with the lifetime warranty,
they simply ordered a new barrel and Bada Bing back in business.
I don't think the person standing on the other end would agree...
That high point seem to work just fine
Since these guns are mostly used in robberies, the guy standing on the other end probably would be armed with something better.
I’ve got a crazy question. Could you do a video on a arminius 357 wsa. It’s a 357 magnum saa. I think it’s made in Germany. I cannot find anything to compare to and I cannot find any information on it. Any information would be a blessing. I’m actually trying to figure out a few things about it. I’m trying to find out what grips would work on it. Because I cannot find set specifically for that gun
"This’ll cost you your pride" ☠️
I shot a Hi-point once... I was shooting a can about 15 ft away, emptied the clip looking down the sights... I hit nothing.
Switched to a S&W revolver and hit my target instantly, and everything after that can.
The owner of the Hi-point told me:
"I'm surpirsed it didn't jam on you. That's almost automatic."
They work incredibly well. Very utilitarian. I have several more expensive guns but there is something to be said for a very inexpensive, reliable Ameeican made gun.
Hi Point was my first firearm. I've come a long way since then, but they still make a decent "truck gun" that you can keep in your glove box and not be too concerned if it were to get stolen. Their carbines are fun. The thing is that since I bought mine a dozen years ago or so, other quality options have become available at very reasonable prices (thinking of Taurus, specifically, but there are others as well).
Ain't nuthin wrong with a firearm that goes bang when you press the bang switch.
I had one of these and absolutely hated it, but it was something to carry in the woods when I couldn’t afford a better gun, and it did its job. Just be patient and find something that fits YOU, if it’s comfortable and reliable then that’s all that matters. I won’t really bad talk any gun because everyone has to start somewhere.
that "Oh thats a little too close.." I do that all the time too, get a little carried away then the sounds of near impacts make you think whats that sound... lol
It was too close because.the bullet shatters when shooting hard steel targets and bullet fragments bounce off you don't want to be near it when it does
The biggest issue with Hi-Points isn’t the gun itself… it’s the mag spring. They wear fast and the bullets will “level off” vs slightly angle up causing the tip to catch the feed ramp, kicking the ass end of the cartridge up cause stove pipes and other various jams.
Any pistol that I carry had a throat and feed job done. Almost all malfunctions can be cured this way. My S&W 669 will feed empty brass and has never had a malfunction.
My husband always puts a bore brush in a drill & runs it for about 30 seconds or so in any pistol that has jam problems. It always makes them function flawlessly after that.
@@bevgharst72 ANY pistol that I carry ALWAYS has a throat and feed job done. Any of my pistols will cycle even wadcutters.
please do a review of the Kel-Tec P17.. 22lr.. 😊
0.46 sec of the video “general speaking they “hi-point” tend to work” 😂😂😂
best statement for a gun review I’ve ever heard. Hilarious
I Love This Man’s Videos! Original and no edits .. oh and he’s not trying to be the next John wick
Yup, they always work. 1911's 3x price dont work unless you put another 700 in smithing
@@securem3 can you say Kimber? 🙂
I've had a problem with weak magazine springs, resulting in a failure to feed, failure to extract, and a double feed.
Hi-points have always seemed parallel to a disposable camera.
How many Hi-points have you fired ?
I had a Hi-Point .45 for a very short time. The slide was massive and top heavy. No fun to shoot or maintain.
I had a 10mm that I could say the exact same thing about!
I believe they all have a blowback action that requires a lot of weight on the slides. Usually a poor design for calibers over a 380.
I've never liked them,but there price point is acceptable.
I bought a Hi Point C9 in '06, mainly because Scheels had them on sale for $89 and change. It's big, clunky, and only has 8+1 capacity, but it works fine for a range gun.
My son had one. It went full auto on me and I kept all 5 shots on the paper. I said get rid of this pos.
When i see that cyber tesla i think man it looks like a hi point 😂😂
Just saw one two days ago pulling a jet ski on trailer. That thing is ugly for sure.