Who owns a Hi Point 995T Carbine? Comments.

[Protected One]

A friend of mine purchased a pistol caliber carbine. It's a 9mm made by Hi Point. While it's not a high quality firearm it was inexpensive enough (~$300) that I am considering buying one for (occasional) fun at the range, but also think it could serve as a home defense gun if needed. Most likely, it would never leave the safe except for range trips.

I know some of you here own this rifle and I would like to know your thoughts on it.

Thanks guys and gals!

 

[hammerfired]

I owned one for a while. It was inexpensive, pretty accurate, and a bit unusual. At the time the only recommended magazine was a factory 10 rd. Since then there is a factory recommended 20 rounder available that sticks pretty far out of the magazine well. I wouldn't call it a tack driver, but it shot pretty much where you were aiming. The only problem I ever had in 1000 rds or so was when using steel cased ammo, tula, it didn't feed it well with a lot of ftf.

 

[Protected One]

I owned one for a while. It was inexpensive, pretty accurate, and a bit unusual. At the time the only recommended magazine was a factory 10 rd. Since then there is a factory recommended 20 rounder available that sticks pretty far out of the magazine well. I wouldn't call it a tack driver, but it shot pretty much where you were aiming. The only problem I ever had in 1000 rds or so was when using steel cased ammo, tula, it didn't feed it well with a lot of ftf.

Thanks for the tip on ammo.
Why did you get rid of yours?

 

[rwsmith]

Alternative.....

I picked up a Hi Point and immediately didn't care for it. I ended up buying a Kel Tec Sub2000. This model has many improvements over its predecessor and has a lot of cool features. AR 15 type sight. It folds in half. Rails all over.

Getting the Glock version I was able to get the 33 round mag.

I doesn't feel cheap at all, in fact it is solidly made and feels like it. Almost like an Uzi carbine.

The ONLY gripe I had is the improved buffer is placed where it sticks up above the buttplate and you have to roll your head forward to miss it and it will knock your earmuffs up off your ear.

 

[trea]

I have one an it is more accurate than I am. I also have a Ar 9mm that I put together. As for function and accuracy so far about equal. Big plus the High Point was less than half the cost ($235 on sale)

 

[LVSteve]

I can shoot 2.5" groups at 50 yards with my old 995 using a red dot sight and 124gr +P ammo. Good enough for social work, I think.

 

[hammerfired]

Thanks for the tip on ammo.
Why did you get rid of yours?

You're welcome. It went to a new owner because something else caught my eye. In my case, aquiring a new toy sometimes means divesting myself of another.

 

[TX-Dennis]

Mine is fun to shoot and reliable. Taking it down for cleaning is a bit of a pain, but I don't do that often. Usually I just run a boresnake through it a few times and call it good. It looks and feels cheap, but it works dependably.

I have factory 10 round magazines, ProMag 10 round magazines, and the newer 20 round RedBall magazines. They all work well. I have read that the 15 round ProMags don't work reliably and may even void the warranty.

 

[forindooruseonly]

My buddy has one, it was the first firearm he ever purchased. It has been horribly abused, the stock is cracked, I'm pretty sure it's never been cleaned more than superficially spraying some oil at it, and it has the cheapest red dot sight available on it.

Works fine. It's accurate enough for a 9mm carbine. Doesn't jam except on one magazine he has that it doesn't like. It's marked, so it's a known issue. Frankly, I remain pretty amazed by it. Hi-point gets a lot of hate, and I understand why. They also get a lot of love, and I get that too, largely because of my friend's gun.

 

[BONDOBOB]

A friend of mine purchased a pistol caliber carbine. It's a 9mm made by Hi Point. While it's not a high quality firearm it was inexpensive enough (~$300) that I am considering buying one for (occasional) fun at the range, but also think it could serve as a home defense gun if needed. Most likely, it would never leave the safe except for range trips.

I know some of you here own this rifle and I would like to know your thoughts on it.

Thanks guys and gals!

PER HI POINT do not use a reloader on the 9mm carbine, it bends the mag lips which causes the bullet to be feed on an angle thus gouging the load ramp. Mine is on the way back now, all repaired with a COMPLETE new action, did not have any idea about this problem they said it is only 10 rounds, do it the right way with our hands

 

[Rustyt1953]

I bought one 4 years ago as a "fun gun". I, my nephews and son-in-law have thoroughly enjoyed it. It has been reliable and seems to enjoy abuse.

No complaints here.

 

[Protected One]

Thanks for the input everyone! I got a gift certificate to Gander for Christmas and think I will use it to purchase one. Looking forward to shooting it.

The tips are all appreciated, and will be kept in mind.

"I don't always go shooting, but when I do, I don't use steel cased ammo". Stay thirsty my friends!

 

[CajunBass]

I've got one, a 9mm. I've only taken it to the range once but it went through 100 rounds of my reloads without a bobble. I was just shooting standing up but it hit pretty much where I was aiming. I'm sure a red dot or a scope would help but I don't shoot it enough to bother.

For $225.00 lightly used, with three magazines, I'm happy with it.

 

[Steve912]

The nuttin fancy fella did a very in-depth video review over on you tube...informative and worth watching.

 

[canoeguy]

I've had a 995 9MM Hi-Point carbine for some time now, and really like it. It is probably the cheapest "Reliable" firearm you can buy. Even folks who've never fired a gun before will get good hits with it from day one.

My wife had two shoulder surgeries years ago, and since has been very reluctant to shoot a long gun. We were doing some pistol shooting not long ago, and I talked her into trying the Hi-point carbine. She immediately started getting hits on a six inch swinging steel target, shooting standing. She enjoyed it too.

With it I can hit bowling pins at 100 yards, shooting from the prone position. I like it!

 

[rwsmith]

I will admit....

I will admit that though Kel Tec is known for inexpensive guns, the Sub 2000 isn't 'cheap' at all. The HI Point has it there in spades. They are scarce and in demand, to boot. They cost a good bit more than a Hi Point.

 

[Viper1357]

It's a nice entry into a pistol caliber carbine for an inexpensive, reliable, reasonably accurate, built like a tank (albeit on the heavier side) fun to shoot gun.

The newer model comes with just enough rails to hang a couple doodads on if you like, or just use the irons straight up. Probably the only downer (some might feel) is the stock 10 rd mag capacity as an unfortunate holdover from it's original design in the 90's, during the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. As mentioned by others, there is a after market mag approved by HP for use in this carbine. Bottom line is it's a good bargain for the money. Mine sits right next to my Tavor in the safe, and they get along just fine.