Comments on the Hi-Point .45 ACP

[WNC Seabee]

Pardon my frankness,but I can't think of any gun with a worse reputation than Hi Point,unless maybe a Lorcin. I would re-think my purchase were I you.
f.t.

I've found that most folks with this opinion have never owned one. They are ugly no doubt, but they're reliable, accurate cheap.

That being said, I'd rather have my Camp Carbines (9 & 45) or Marlin lever (.357, .44, .22, .3030).


Please excuse my typos...posting from iPad

 

[627 city hunter]

Bring it to a pawn shop.

I am sure it will get its use.

 

[walnutred]

While I like my HiPoint carbine just fine for the purpose I purchased it an $800 budget greatly broadens your options. For zombie squirrels I'd look at the HK MP5 A5.

 

[Bello]

Does Boss = Wife?

 

[LL617]

Nope. Boss=Hubby.

While I really enjoy shooting S&W revolvers, I had aspirations of "acquiring" his Ruger .22LR [get those zombie squirrels before they ruin the watermelons], but I just can't handle it--well, I can, but I can't properly control it, so I wouldn't be a safe shooter with it. The shotgun his grandfather gave him is even heavier, so I've been looking for something shorter and lighter.

 

[fat tom]

I've found that most folks with this opinion have never owned one. They are ugly no doubt, but they're reliable, accurate cheap.

BUSTED! Then again,I've never owned a Smith with a lock either. I guess I'm just a gun snob.
f.t.

 

[NFrameFred]

Buying Hi Points is like marrying an ugly overweight counterpart in life . . . not the most satisfying, but serviceable if you're not picky and you don't have to worry about anybody stealing them . . . .

 

[LL617]

Hmm--I could say about the same about the dogs I've owned. I've always tended towards mongrels of unique description ever since my purebred dog was dognapped when I was a kid.

 

[Shooting Padre]

I purchased a 9mm carbine from Hi Point because of two reasons. 1. Price point. 2. It was so ugly. 3. My auto pistol was 9mm. Ok, three reasons. I never found fault with the Hi Point. It seemed to be quite accurate and and that opinion was shared by everyone who shot it. And everyone that stopped by wanted to shoot it! It was kind of heavy which helped in stability. I was really fun to shoot. The reason I say was, is I sold it to someone who begged me to sell it to him. I had modded it some and it looked pretty cool. I do miss it and someday may buy another. It is worth the money and virtually indestructible. By the way, I ruined some parts when I did the mod, and wanted to purchase new parts in case I returned it to factory condition. Hi Point's customer service would not accept payment as it was under warranty. Even after I told them I had intentionally ruined them, they still supplied new parts free of charge. Can't beat that for customer service.

 

[Trooperdan]

I'm another guy that has to say the High Point Carbines are worth the money.. not going to win a beauty contests but functional as all heck! I'd recommend the 9 mm over the .45 I think, for you anyway. I'm jonesing for the .45 myself! The 9 will cost less to shoot by a good bit, will work forever, is cheap and, as has been said, has some of the best warranty support going.

 

[Porterb123]

Might give the Beretta Storm carbines a look. I have 1 in 9mm and another in .40 caliber. They do make a .45 version as well. Very compact and accurate. Under 800 real world cost. They are my night time zombie guns. With a weapon light on the side rail and a red dot on top, you can hit things at night out to 75 yards.

 

[chief63]

Nothing wrong going the cheaper route.

I have the CX4 in 9mm. Just put in the mag adapter so I can use 30 round 92 mags. Its a great shooter. Cost is a little high, but its well made and easy to maintain.

I put an H-1 on it and shoot ragged little holes. While there are cheaper options I don't have any regrets paying more.