Hi:
I have observed references to "Hi Point Firearms".
Is this a Manufacturer, type of Firearm, or ??
Thanks,
Jimmy
I have observed references to "Hi Point Firearms".
Is this a Manufacturer, type of Firearm, or ??
Thanks,
Jimmy
Hi Point Firearm
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High point is a fairly new company out of Mansfield, Ohio and they pride themselves in "affordable" firearms. They are big and bulky and I personally would not own one. But, it all depends on personal preference.
Andy Griffith
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High Point Firearms is the the trade name of the Beemiller Corp.
They have absolutely nothing to do with High Point, North Carolina or its inhabitants- other than a few of them might own a High Point.
They are extremely affordable (low priced) firearms that are operated by a simple blow back mechanism, hence the extremely heavy weight they exhibit. Their frames, I think, used to be made of a zinc alloy before they stared making them from polymer.
They do have a lifetime warranty, and, crazy as it sounds actually seem to be fairly reliable by our local gun club gurus who set out to test one of them. I have never fired or tried one myself, so the above may just be hearsay, but it does come from a reliable source.
I personally wouldn't own one, as there are much better things out there.
However, that being said, this pistol does offer something that I can agree with...the principle of freely being able to make something in this price range. I'd say that the company does make a pretty good profit, and if they went public, I'd most certainly purchase some stock in them.
They have absolutely nothing to do with High Point, North Carolina or its inhabitants- other than a few of them might own a High Point.
They are extremely affordable (low priced) firearms that are operated by a simple blow back mechanism, hence the extremely heavy weight they exhibit. Their frames, I think, used to be made of a zinc alloy before they stared making them from polymer.
They do have a lifetime warranty, and, crazy as it sounds actually seem to be fairly reliable by our local gun club gurus who set out to test one of them. I have never fired or tried one myself, so the above may just be hearsay, but it does come from a reliable source.
I personally wouldn't own one, as there are much better things out there.
However, that being said, this pistol does offer something that I can agree with...the principle of freely being able to make something in this price range. I'd say that the company does make a pretty good profit, and if they went public, I'd most certainly purchase some stock in them.
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The Last Standing Knight
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Every Hi-Point pistol I've ever seen fired were unreliable, inaccurate pieces of junk good only for very short range. The 9mm rifle made by them seems to be more reliable.
I would not trust my life with one.
I would not trust my life with one.
clint_lnl
Member
I looked at one, $150.00 for a 40sw and $140.00 for 9mm. the one thing I didn't like was large and didn't feel right in my hand. but they have a lifetime warranty. heres there web site for more info
Hi-Point Firearms
Hi-Point Firearms
sipowicz
Member
Enough said.....
Out West
Member
Zonk!
nwo
Member
Hi-Point actually produces quality firearms at an affordable price. They are ugly, heavy, and they WORK. Plus they come with a LIFETIME warranty, no matter how many owners a particular pistol or carbine has had.
They are certainly not junk guns to be sure. They are affordablg and fun. I was able to fire a couple of them just yesterday at my local range. The .45 version, and the 9mm version. Hundreds of rounds between them without a hiccup.
Hi POINT will even CLEAN your gun for you if you want them to. No charge to you. Except of course shipping. Now THAT'S service!
They are certainly not junk guns to be sure. They are affordablg and fun. I was able to fire a couple of them just yesterday at my local range. The .45 version, and the 9mm version. Hundreds of rounds between them without a hiccup.
Hi POINT will even CLEAN your gun for you if you want them to. No charge to you. Except of course shipping. Now THAT'S service!
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Andy Griffith
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gunnut44
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Very popular in the south side of chicago, Englewood, Pilsen, Back of the Yards, etc. I think the directions say you have to hold them sideways when shooting out of a car window, they make a special holster for carring the gun when wearing pants around your knees, also they come with a coupon for a free 40 0z.
krissylou
Member
That is exactly what a salesperson told my DH when he asked about them. They very quickly got off his list of guns to look at.
duckloads
Member
I'll be the first (and only?) to admit I own one. About 5 years ago, I took one in trade. It's a 9mm carbine. It is very ugly, but have you seen the new Ruger lately? My carbine has taken hundreds of rounds of white box ammo from WalMart whithout any problems. Not a single jam.
About the ugly....the bolt that holds the chamber open? Well, its a bolt. I'm guessing 1/4inch, but I haven't measured it.
About the ugly....the bolt that holds the chamber open? Well, its a bolt. I'm guessing 1/4inch, but I haven't measured it.
DelavanKs
US Veteran
Warranty
I do like the warranty
Chuck
I do like the warranty
Chuck
One of my buddies had one when I was in the Army. It was an all metal .45 ACP version. Other than being extremely heavy, it shot quite well at 25 yards.
However, takedown for cleaning was a pain. It took 3 of us (two of us Armorer qualified, including myself) to figure out how to properly disassemble and reassemble the thing and we had a manual; which was not very clear (no wonder they will clean it for you!). From memory there were many odd pieces and angles.
It was NOT a well engineered weapon.
However, takedown for cleaning was a pain. It took 3 of us (two of us Armorer qualified, including myself) to figure out how to properly disassemble and reassemble the thing and we had a manual; which was not very clear (no wonder they will clean it for you!). From memory there were many odd pieces and angles.
It was NOT a well engineered weapon.
18Volt 9mm Drill Driver???Enough said.....
sipowicz
Member
Gutpile Charlie
US Veteran
Total and complete junk. At the big Tulsa gunshows, you will see the pawn shop operators with multiple stacks of them, twenty high.
I will guarantee you that these are not purchased by sportsmen, hunters, collectors, or target shooters. The baggy pants, hats on backward, underware showing crowd seems to dominate the market for these.
I call them "North Tulsa Specials"!
I will guarantee you that these are not purchased by sportsmen, hunters, collectors, or target shooters. The baggy pants, hats on backward, underware showing crowd seems to dominate the market for these.
I call them "North Tulsa Specials"!
dkees
Member
For every shooter who simply must spend $1800-$3000 for a handgun there are hundreds who just want a reliable piece to protect themselves and their family.
I own a Baer and a Wilson .45 as well as a Hi-Point and as far as reliability the HP is as good as other two. It eats everything without a burp and has survived many a day under the seat of my truck.
It is certainly ugly and the sights are awful. But I'll tell you this........when the big takeover comes it will be the one in my pack.
I own a Baer and a Wilson .45 as well as a Hi-Point and as far as reliability the HP is as good as other two. It eats everything without a burp and has survived many a day under the seat of my truck.
It is certainly ugly and the sights are awful. But I'll tell you this........when the big takeover comes it will be the one in my pack.
