Highpoint mag warning

A-10 · 06-28-2007, 06:44 PM

I finally bought the combination of a ATI stock and the elusive 15 round magazine for my highpoint 9 mm carbine. I came in today and after a less than simple instalation of the stock, it came to my dissapointment that the plastic shroud for the mag was too long for the mag to catch on the release and without it, the mag simply fits too loosly in the grip. Evidentally, the 15 round magazine only fits the ATI stock after the shroud has had about 1 1/2 cm cut from its top and smoothed out with a rotary tool. I just wanted to give a heads up to anyone looking to upgrade their carbine.

jerry · 06-28-2007, 08:17 PM

I was thinking of buying one with the TDY funds when I got home. Sorry to hear of the troubles, my stick with plan B of a new wheel gun

A-10 · 06-29-2007, 07:07 AM

Don't get me wrong. I think the little gun is great now. It was just a bigger pain than I thought it would be. All is well that ends well.

jerry · 06-29-2007, 01:58 PM

Good to hear. However, some self induced stress is the last thing I'm looking for, at least for a while. Please do give a report on how it handles. I might change my mind. It is a slick looking set up.

A-10 · 06-29-2007, 04:03 PM

Just about to do so after I bore sight the laser dot.

Well, I'm dissapointed. The stock did it's job. It's much nicer than the original. However, the new magazine failed to feed almost every other round until in my anger, I threw it into the dirt. Now for some reason, it works just fine. Go figure.

jerry · 06-29-2007, 07:48 PM

must be related to an AK

A-10 · 06-29-2007, 11:13 PM

Little dirt never hurt.

jerry · 06-30-2007, 05:19 PM

That right there is funny

mosineer · 07-06-2007, 06:22 PM

Guess I need to throw mine in the dirt. Had to make the same Mod's, due to my ATI stock. And mine do not feed worth a darn. I did find on another site that the ProMag 15 rd mags nearly if not all have this problem (not feeding). It seems ( from what they say ) the top of the mags are bent different than the factory 10 rd mags. They say you can hold them side by side and bend the 15 rds to match the 10's and they should work. Haven't tried it yet, but I will. Other than that, my HighPoint is great!
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waltham41 · 07-26-2007, 11:59 PM

I own a 9mm 995 Hi Point carbine with the factory stock, and with the factory 10 round mags it will shoot as fast and and as often as you want with no problems.

PROMAG is the company that makes the 15 round mags, not Hi Point. They are aftermarket mags.

I bought 2 of the Promag mags, and they did nothing but jam. I sent them in and got 2 brand new replacement mags and they do the same thing. I have heard of people making them work, but have had no luck myself.

But the Hi Point factory 10 round mags are problem free. Fire all day with no problems.

ikeSTP · 08-19-2007, 02:43 PM

I agree with waltham41. I haven't tried the ProMags myself, but all I have heard about them are problems. For the most part I really like this gun. I use it almost every weekend (especially with the cost of ammo going up). The only other thing that I had to do to mine was lock tight the the sight set screws. They kept rattling loose on me. If anyone is interested I did a little write up of my experiences with the 995 9mm at: StoppingPower.Info - Hi Point 9mm 995 Car - StoppingPowerWiki

mosineer · 08-31-2007, 12:14 PM

Don't misunderstand. The problem IS with the AFTER MARKET PROMAG!! NOT the carbine itself. I wouldn't trade my Hi point 9mm carbine for anything. One of my favorites. Just do not buy a ProMag after market 15 rd magazine and expect it to work first time every time. Chances are it won't. Never had any problems with the factory mags don't expect I ever will. It's a great little, reliable firearm and simply a hoot to shoot.

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A-10 · 08-31-2007, 02:03 PM

I'm considering shooting up my promag so I won't be tempted to waste any more time or ammo trying to get it functioning.

hi-point 995 · 02-10-2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waltham41

I own a 9mm 995 Hi Point carbine with the factory stock, and with the factory 10 round mags it will shoot as fast and and as often as you want with no problems.
PROMAG is the company that makes the 15 round mags, not Hi Point. They are aftermarket mags.
I bought 2 of the Promag mags, and they did nothing but jam. I sent them in and got 2 brand new replacement mags and they do the same thing. I have heard of people making them work, but have had no luck myself.
But the Hi Point factory 10 round mags are problem free. Fire all day with no problems.

I have to 995 promag 15rd mags i cut spring down and it has not jamed yet
here is a photo of what i cut ..

waltham41 · 02-10-2008, 10:26 AM

Your pic didnt show up, I am interested in seeing the mod you did to the spring

06-28-2007, 06:44 PM	#1
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 732	Highpoint mag warning I finally bought the combination of a ATI stock and the elusive 15 round magazine for my highpoint 9 mm carbine. I came in today and after a less than simple instalation of the stock, it came to my dissapointment that the plastic shroud for the mag was too long for the mag to catch on the release and without it, the mag simply fits too loosly in the grip. Evidentally, the 15 round magazine only fits the ATI stock after the shroud has had about 1 1/2 cm cut from its top and smoothed out with a rotary tool. I just wanted to give a heads up to anyone looking to upgrade their carbine.

06-29-2007, 04:03 PM	#5
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 732	Just about to do so after I bore sight the laser dot. Well, I'm dissapointed. The stock did it's job. It's much nicer than the original. However, the new magazine failed to feed almost every other round until in my anger, I threw it into the dirt. Now for some reason, it works just fine. Go figure. Last edited by A-10; 06-29-2007 at 04:59 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-28-2007, 08:17 PM	#2
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,875 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I was thinking of buying one with the TDY funds when I got home. Sorry to hear of the troubles, my stick with plan B of a new wheel gun

06-29-2007, 07:07 AM	#3
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 732	Don't get me wrong. I think the little gun is great now. It was just a bigger pain than I thought it would be. All is well that ends well.

06-29-2007, 01:58 PM	#4
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,875 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Good to hear. However, some self induced stress is the last thing I'm looking for, at least for a while. Please do give a report on how it handles. I might change my mind. It is a slick looking set up.

06-29-2007, 07:48 PM	#6
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,875 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	must be related to an AK

06-29-2007, 11:13 PM	#7
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 732	Little dirt never hurt.

06-30-2007, 05:19 PM	#8
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,875 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	That right there is funny

07-06-2007, 06:22 PM	#9
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,299	Guess I need to throw mine in the dirt. Had to make the same Mod's, due to my ATI stock. And mine do not feed worth a darn. I did find on another site that the ProMag 15 rd mags nearly if not all have this problem (not feeding). It seems ( from what they say ) the top of the mags are bent different than the factory 10 rd mags. They say you can hold them side by side and bend the 15 rds to match the 10's and they should work. Haven't tried it yet, but I will. Other than that, my HighPoint is great! ************************************************ All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing

07-26-2007, 11:59 PM	#10
waltham41 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 25	I own a 9mm 995 Hi Point carbine with the factory stock, and with the factory 10 round mags it will shoot as fast and and as often as you want with no problems. PROMAG is the company that makes the 15 round mags, not Hi Point. They are aftermarket mags. I bought 2 of the Promag mags, and they did nothing but jam. I sent them in and got 2 brand new replacement mags and they do the same thing. I have heard of people making them work, but have had no luck myself. But the Hi Point factory 10 round mags are problem free. Fire all day with no problems.

08-19-2007, 02:43 PM	#11
ikeSTP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7	I agree with waltham41. I haven't tried the ProMags myself, but all I have heard about them are problems. For the most part I really like this gun. I use it almost every weekend (especially with the cost of ammo going up). The only other thing that I had to do to mine was lock tight the the sight set screws. They kept rattling loose on me. If anyone is interested I did a little write up of my experiences with the 995 9mm at: StoppingPower.Info - Hi Point 9mm 995 Car - StoppingPowerWiki

08-31-2007, 12:14 PM	#12
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,299	Don't misunderstand. The problem IS with the AFTER MARKET PROMAG!! NOT the carbine itself. I wouldn't trade my Hi point 9mm carbine for anything. One of my favorites. Just do not buy a ProMag after market 15 rd magazine and expect it to work first time every time. Chances are it won't. Never had any problems with the factory mags don't expect I ever will. It's a great little, reliable firearm and simply a hoot to shoot. ************************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing**

08-31-2007, 02:03 PM	#13
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 732	I'm considering shooting up my promag so I won't be tempted to waste any more time or ammo trying to get it functioning.

02-10-2008, 10:26 AM	#15
waltham41 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 25	Your pic didnt show up, I am interested in seeing the mod you did to the spring