Hi-Point Carbines

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I was wondering if anyone here was one of these carbines, and what you guys think of them. I am "IN" on the group buy of these, if another buy ever happens, and I was wondering what you guys think of them.

There has been 2 group buy purchases on these in the past, and was wondering how they shoot, accuracy, durability, etc etc.

I want one in 9mm. The reviews online say they are fun little carbines, but want to know what you guys think as well.
 
It is a great range toy. Everyone I have brought to the range loves to shoot it. Very little recoil, 9mm is cheap and it is ugly. Mine was as accurate as I can be, right out of the box, at 50 yds with sights. From what I have heard, the lifetime warranty is a no-hassle issue. No problems with anything I have fed it, Tula, Wolf, WWB, Federal Eagle, Independence, etc. I feel it was worth it. Good Luck.
 
Cool. That is what most others say online. I don't think they are as ugly as some people say though. To me, they are kind of cool looking. [laugh]
 
I've shot Dirtypacman's 9mm Hi-Point several times, and every time I've enjoyed it. Cheap fun, especially if you reload 9mm.
 
Ugly as sin but I would like one eventually. At the price they're hard to beat. Watch Iraqveteran8888's Hi Point pistol destruction videos on Youtube. They test it by doing insane tests and even drive a hex bolt down the barrel and shooting it. It eventually explodes but the 9mm took a crapload of abuse. Goes to show you how durable their products are.

The 9mm is really fun as a carbine round and I have shot my friend's Beretta Storm many times. I'd say to buy one if you could find one. Four Seasons had one used about 2 weeks ago, you can check their website to see if it's still available. If you do buy one, let me know so I can try it out. And if it goes the other way, I'll PM you.
 
mlaboss said:
I've shot Dirtypacman's 9mm Hi-Point several times, and every time I've enjoyed it. Cheap fun, especially if you reload 9mm.
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Yeah I enjoy it every time I use it. I also think its pretty ugly but then again fun over form on this one. Its one of the cheapest dates I can bring to the range other then my 10/22 to just make some holes.
 
I bought one in the last group buy (9mm) and I love it. It is like owning a mutt dog... Ugly but loveable. I would recommend the pro pack accessory for the additional 2 magazines and the mag holder that mounts on the stock (adds to the tacticool effect). If the new group buy goes through I will be buying a .45 version as a big brother to the 9mm.
 
I also have one from the GB.

My only complaint is the actual trigger is awful. It kills your finger after a few mags.
I would wear a glove, but the trigger guard is too small to have a gloved finger...

As for accuracy and fun, its a solid 9 all the way!

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ntomsw said:
I hope the group buy goes through on these things. I really want one, and have never even shot one. They just look like fun.
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You can try mine.

It will have to be in my back yard, as my club has now instituted fudd rules and no one can bring guests.
 
Artie said:
Your more than welcome to give mine a try if your ever in and/or around the Mansfield area, give me a PM.
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HTRN said:
I also have one from the GB.

My only complaint is the actual trigger is awful. It kills your finger after a few mags.
I would wear a glove, but the trigger guard is too small to have a gloved finger...

As for accuracy and fun, its a solid 9 all the way!

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You can try mine.

It will have to be in my back yard, as my club has now instituted fudd rules and no one can bring guests.
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Thank you both for the offers. I might take one of you up on it sooner then later. [wink]
 
If anyone wants to shoot mine let me know. My range doesnt allow them so i can only shoot it at other ranges... Or my buddies camp in NH right off the porch.

ColdDayInHell said:
Ugly as sin but I would like one eventually. At the price they're hard to beat. Watch Iraqveteran8888's Hi Point pistol destruction videos on Youtube. They test it by doing insane tests and even drive a hex bolt down the barrel and shooting it. It eventually explodes but the 9mm took a crapload of abuse. Goes to show you how durable their products are.

The 9mm is really fun as a carbine round and I have shot my friend's Beretta Storm many times. I'd say to buy one if you could find one. Four Seasons had one used about 2 weeks ago, you can check their website to see if it's still available. If you do buy one, let me know so I can try it out. And if it goes the other way, I'll PM you.
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Mine has been fed a steady diet of nothing but TulAmmo, (Except that one time at S&W....they dont like steel case) and it puts all the rounds through a hole smaller than a golf ball off hand. No failures of any kind, you just have to pull the bolt far enough back when inserting a new mag so it doesn't override the top round. If you have any issues HP fixes it for free.
 
I think the only thing I don't like about mine is the trigger. It's pretty heavy, feels heavier than a standard AR15 trigger (which I don't have an issue with)
 
exodious said:
I think the only thing I don't like about mine is the trigger. It's pretty heavy, feels heavier than a standard AR15 trigger (which I don't have an issue with)
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I keep hearing that the triggers are very heavy. The Sub2000 still looks like a better 9mm carbine IMO. How come you chose the Hi Point?
 
ColdDayInHell said:
I missed that GB, those were some great prices! Now they are backordered till October. [sad]
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Who knows, I might get bored with them and sell them. They're easily the ugliest guns I've ever seen in person. I feel like they should make "pew pew" spacegun laser noises when I pull the trigger [grin]

That said, they are inexpensive and they work. For the cost of one I could lose it in my house somewhere and not worry too much.*



*Disclaimer: I store my firearms in accordance with MGLs & storage regs. Hi Martha! [wave]
 

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