No problems with my Hi Point 9mil carbine. Yes, they are ugly little buggers but if maintained, I have found them very dependable and a whole lot of fun. You can dress it up and still get off for a reasonable price compared to a Storm
Cost of dressing up mine:
ATI stock -- ebay + shipping $60.00
Barrel Shroud -- Moerse Lekker Sales + ship 46.00
Tasco ProPoint 1x32 5 MOA Red Dot on sale for $110.00 at a local sporting goods store.
A fun gun even with out the dressing. The better half likes shooting mine so much I am looking for another one for her, then she can get on the fun of buying ammo for it....
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