Hi-Point 45 ACP Pistol

-E- · 10-10-2004, 04:18 PM

I was at a gunshow and came across the Hi-Point 45 acp pistol. I knew that they made carbines but didn't know about their pistols.
The price sure was attractive but I don't know anything about their performance or reliability.

Anybody out there have one of these? What do you like/dislike about them?

I would like some feedback before I jump in and buy one.
Thanks -E-

PAPA G · 10-10-2004, 05:01 PM

Dog Lips is the Hi-Point guru here, he will be along directly, hang tough.

NRAJOE · 10-10-2004, 05:12 PM

Snicker, snicker, guffaw!

PAPA G · 10-10-2004, 05:20 PM

ignore the man behind the curtain, i am the great and powerful............

NRAJOEMONEYBAGS.

only folks that putdown a Hi-Point either don't have one, or doesn't trust anything that says made in Ohio.

but Joes ok....he told me so himself

Pumpkinheaver · 10-10-2004, 07:01 PM

I don't own one but would if it was all I could afford. It would beat thowing rocks!

Hipointshooter · 10-10-2004, 07:30 PM

Hey my dad owns one and I shot about 65 rounds tru it .

Its not as bad as you would think I was only shooting at 10 yards(first time at this range) but it was pretty !!!! right on.

The only problem we had with it was while shooting tru 100 rounds one of the ''spent'' casings did not eject and on this pistol theres so much room in the chamber it still loaded the other round with the ''spent'' casing in it. Luckly I noticed it right away and was able to get the spent case out and continue shooting.

After a while the Hi Point design starts to grow on you. The company also has the best customer serivce on the planet.

Dom

BamaBowTie · 10-10-2004, 07:35 PM

I have a Hi-Point 45, and am very pleased with it. I was actually out shooting it today. I have around 500 rounds through mine in two months and it has never jamed or misfired. Amazing accuracy, I was shooting golf balls from 15 and 20 yards today. I would say jump on it. Mine was $200 NIB with extra mag and a holster.

indyram · 10-10-2004, 11:44 PM

I have had a .40 for awhile. Picked mine up at reeds for $125. Yesterday when I was shooting was the first time I have had a problem. I usually fire winchester or ultra max ammo but was all out. I have also used blazer alluminum case and never had a problem. So I picked up a box of brass blazer and I had a couple of misfeeds. Other than that a couple thousand rounds and very happy. I don't like the fact that the firing pin is also the ejector pin, but no problems with it. I can pop off 10 rounds at 15 yards and keep it in about a 4 inch group so not bad. The recoil is nothing as well. I bought it for a plinking gun and it does quite well. I would definately recommend. They do have awesome customer service, and a lifetime warranty.

NRAJOE · 10-11-2004, 03:17 PM

Wish they'd do something with that funky plastic trigger....

Texas1st · 12-06-2004, 11:14 AM

Done a lot of research and handling of the Hi-point 380 ACP. One thing I can't find is how Lefty's feel about it. Can it be converted to allow left-handed operation of the mag release?

Habakkuk21 · 12-06-2004, 11:19 PM

I got a .45ACP and LOVE it. I have big hands, and the 45 gives me plenty to hold on to. Because of ammo costs, I decided to get into reloadinf, and have enjoyed that so far. Had a minor jam, sent th pistol off to get it fixed, and felt nekkid with just a 38 special to defend me. They fixed the problem, sent me a ghost ring rear sight, and tossed in a second mag - all for free!
I'd like to get a 45 carbine.

10-10-2004, 04:18 PM	#1
-E- Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	Hi-Point 45 ACP Pistol I was at a gunshow and came across the Hi-Point 45 acp pistol. I knew that they made carbines but didn't know about their pistols. The price sure was attractive but I don't know anything about their performance or reliability. Anybody out there have one of these? What do you like/dislike about them? I would like some feedback before I jump in and buy one. Thanks -E- __________________ "Admit nothing ... Deny everything ... Demand proof"

10-10-2004, 05:12 PM	#3
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Snicker, snicker, guffaw! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

10-10-2004, 07:01 PM	#5
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,340	I don't own one but would if it was all I could afford. It would beat thowing rocks! __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

10-10-2004, 07:30 PM	#6
Hipointshooter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 106	Word up Hey my dad owns one and I shot about 65 rounds tru it . Its not as bad as you would think I was only shooting at 10 yards(first time at this range) but it was pretty !!!! right on. The only problem we had with it was while shooting tru 100 rounds one of the ''spent'' casings did not eject and on this pistol theres so much room in the chamber it still loaded the other round with the ''spent'' casing in it. Luckly I noticed it right away and was able to get the spent case out and continue shooting. After a while the Hi Point design starts to grow on you. The company also has the best customer serivce on the planet. Dom __________________ http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/images/Products/248L.gif www.awbansunset.com www.arsenalinc.com www.gunsnstuff.net

10-10-2004, 07:35 PM	#7
BamaBowTie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alexandria, AL Posts: 226 Images: 1	I have a Hi-Point 45, and am very pleased with it. I was actually out shooting it today. I have around 500 rounds through mine in two months and it has never jamed or misfired. Amazing accuracy, I was shooting golf balls from 15 and 20 yards today. I would say jump on it. Mine was $200 NIB with extra mag and a holster. __________________ "They call you paranoid until the worst happens, and in the aftermath they call you a hero." -Me

10-10-2004, 05:01 PM	#2
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	Dog Lips is the Hi-Point guru here, he will be along directly, hang tough.

10-10-2004, 05:20 PM	#4
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	ignore the man behind the curtain, i am the great and powerful............ NRAJOEMONEYBAGS. only folks that putdown a Hi-Point either don't have one, or doesn't trust anything that says made in Ohio. but Joes ok....he told me so himself

10-10-2004, 11:44 PM	#8
indyram Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10	I have had a .40 for awhile. Picked mine up at reeds for $125. Yesterday when I was shooting was the first time I have had a problem. I usually fire winchester or ultra max ammo but was all out. I have also used blazer alluminum case and never had a problem. So I picked up a box of brass blazer and I had a couple of misfeeds. Other than that a couple thousand rounds and very happy. I don't like the fact that the firing pin is also the ejector pin, but no problems with it. I can pop off 10 rounds at 15 yards and keep it in about a 4 inch group so not bad. The recoil is nothing as well. I bought it for a plinking gun and it does quite well. I would definately recommend. They do have awesome customer service, and a lifetime warranty.

10-11-2004, 03:17 PM	#9
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Wish they'd do something with that funky plastic trigger.... __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

12-06-2004, 11:14 AM	#10
Texas1st Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Depinahearta, TX Posts: 48	Done a lot of research and handling of the Hi-point 380 ACP. One thing I can't find is how Lefty's feel about it. Can it be converted to allow left-handed operation of the mag release?

12-06-2004, 11:19 PM	#11
Habakkuk21 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 173	I got a .45ACP and LOVE it. I have big hands, and the 45 gives me plenty to hold on to. Because of ammo costs, I decided to get into reloadinf, and have enjoyed that so far. Had a minor jam, sent th pistol off to get it fixed, and felt nekkid with just a 38 special to defend me. They fixed the problem, sent me a ghost ring rear sight, and tossed in a second mag - all for free! I'd like to get a 45 carbine.