Hi Point Recoil

N2914J · 06-10-2006, 09:31 PM

I am wondering how the recoil is on the Hi Point .40 and .45. They're heavy, with a poly frame, so I'm assuming the recoil is pretty low compared to other handguns. The Hi Point .45 is on my list of consideration. I'd be happy to hear from anyone with personal experience.

Thanks,

Jeff

troylaplante · 06-10-2006, 10:25 PM

I have owned one of their .380 and .45 models. The .45 is about normal for a .45. Loud bang, moderate recoil. It actually weighs about the same as a 1911, though it looks and feels heavier with the balance and size.

BamaBowTie · 06-11-2006, 10:04 AM

Yeah the recoil is about par with other .45's, I too have owned the .45 and now own the .380. For the money you just can't beat a Hi-Point.

N2914J · 06-11-2006, 10:26 AM

Thanks a lot guys. If I were to get a Hi Point, it would be a .40 or .45. Does anyone have experience with the .40? How's the recoil on the .40?

Thanks for the help,

Jeff

Habakkuk21 · 06-19-2006, 11:56 PM

My first .45 was a Hi-Point, and it's still my favorite. I've shot a gabazillion rounds through it, and it's really accurate, with the peep sight. I like it, in part, because it's BIG and that's good for me, because my hands are large. I put a Hogue grip on it, and that eased the perceived recoil. I THINK the .40 is about the same size as the .45, right? If that's true, then the .40 would recoil less. However, both my tiny (5'6", 110 pounds) 17 year old daughter and my LARGE (6'0", 195 pounds) 14 year old son can shoot the .45 with no problems. My oldest son, moderately large, also has a Hi-Point .45.
Unless you can get a larger magazine capacity with the .40, why ?

NRAJOE · 06-21-2006, 01:54 PM

SNICKER!

BamaBowTie · 06-21-2006, 04:24 PM

Shut up Joe!

NRAJOE · 06-22-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamaBowTie

Shut up Joe!

makarovnik · 07-14-2006, 09:43 PM

I have a Hi-Point .45 with polymer frame and the recoil is brutal compared to my 1911A1. The muzzle flip isn't too bad but it just recoils straight back into the web of my hand. I think this is because of the blowback action on the Hi-Points. I'm thinking of trying some slip on grips with the finger grooves.

Habakkuk21 · 07-15-2006, 02:03 AM

If you put a Hogue grip on there, you will be astounded at the difference it makes.
Also, consider the fact that there are many ammo choices. That will affect recoil as well, particularly if you have the option of rolling you own.

ruger22com · 07-21-2006, 03:12 PM

Its not bad (the .45)....though it can tend to make the web between thumb and forefinger a bit sore.
Darn accurate shooter though, and never jams or misfires.
Bigger frame makes it easier to control but also adds weight.
I like mine
Bob

makarovnik · 07-30-2006, 06:56 PM

The .40S&W has less recoil. It's pleasant to shoot and just as accurate as the .45acp. I chose the .45acp because the gun is so big I figured why not get the larger caliber. I do hear more complaints about the .40S&W jamming compared to the .45acp.

wolverine · 08-06-2006, 08:50 AM

The .40 hi-points have been plauged with jamming problems since thier outset. IMHO its likley cause bythe fact that you're shooting a very high pressure round in a simple blowback pistol. The .40 HP i shot bounced around alot in your hand while the .45 wasnt bad at all.

.22guy · 08-08-2006, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRAJOE

SNICKER!

Just admit it, Joe. You love Hi-Points. The first step is admitting you have a problem.....:target:

jcpman1 · 08-23-2006, 11:21 AM

New Hi-Point 40 S&W owner here. Overall it's fun to shoot. Has some feed problems. Be carefull when cleaning, the slide/safety lever will work it's way down and release on your finger!

ruger22com · 08-23-2006, 11:22 AM

I sell them and shoot them and they are heavy (especially the 45)...recoil is pretty high on the 45 but much better on the 40 and 9mm

06-10-2006, 09:31 PM	#1
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (0)	Hi Point Recoil I am wondering how the recoil is on the Hi Point .40 and .45. They're heavy, with a poly frame, so I'm assuming the recoil is pretty low compared to other handguns. The Hi Point .45 is on my list of consideration. I'd be happy to hear from anyone with personal experience. Thanks, Jeff __________________ God Bless America

06-11-2006, 10:04 AM	#3
BamaBowTie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alexandria, AL Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah the recoil is about par with other .45's, I too have owned the .45 and now own the .380. For the money you just can't beat a Hi-Point. __________________ "They call you paranoid until the worst happens, and in the aftermath they call you a hero." -Me

06-11-2006, 10:26 AM	#4
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks a lot guys. If I were to get a Hi Point, it would be a .40 or .45. Does anyone have experience with the .40? How's the recoil on the .40? Thanks for the help, Jeff __________________ God Bless America

06-19-2006, 11:56 PM	#5
Habakkuk21 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (0)	My first .45 was a Hi-Point, and it's still my favorite. I've shot a gabazillion rounds through it, and it's really accurate, with the peep sight. I like it, in part, because it's BIG and that's good for me, because my hands are large. I put a Hogue grip on it, and that eased the perceived recoil. I THINK the .40 is about the same size as the .45, right? If that's true, then the .40 would recoil less. However, both my tiny (5'6", 110 pounds) 17 year old daughter and my LARGE (6'0", 195 pounds) 14 year old son can shoot the .45 with no problems. My oldest son, moderately large, also has a Hi-Point .45. Unless you can get a larger magazine capacity with the .40, why ? __________________ Greetings from Woodstock, GA, cultural center of the universe.

06-21-2006, 01:54 PM	#6
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 18,992 Trader Rating: (0)	SNICKER! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

06-10-2006, 10:25 PM	#2
troylaplante Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,223 Trader Rating: (0)	I have owned one of their .380 and .45 models. The .45 is about normal for a .45. Loud bang, moderate recoil. It actually weighs about the same as a 1911, though it looks and feels heavier with the balance and size.

06-21-2006, 04:24 PM	#7
BamaBowTie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alexandria, AL Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0)	Shut up Joe! __________________ "They call you paranoid until the worst happens, and in the aftermath they call you a hero." -Me

07-14-2006, 09:43 PM	#9
makarovnik Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a Hi-Point .45 with polymer frame and the recoil is brutal compared to my 1911A1. The muzzle flip isn't too bad but it just recoils straight back into the web of my hand. I think this is because of the blowback action on the Hi-Points. I'm thinking of trying some slip on grips with the finger grooves.

07-15-2006, 02:03 AM	#10
Habakkuk21 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (0)	If you put a Hogue grip on there, you will be astounded at the difference it makes. Also, consider the fact that there are many ammo choices. That will affect recoil as well, particularly if you have the option of rolling you own. __________________ Greetings from Woodstock, GA, cultural center of the universe.

07-21-2006, 03:12 PM	#11
ruger22com Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile Alabama Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (0)	Its not bad (the .45)....though it can tend to make the web between thumb and forefinger a bit sore. Darn accurate shooter though, and never jams or misfires. Bigger frame makes it easier to control but also adds weight. I like mine Bob __________________ www.CheapGunParts.com http://ruger22.com/art/banners/tiny.gif Home of the "YELLOW JACKET" Bolt Buffer and Takedown Bolts! Free Shipping & Lifetime Warranty!

07-30-2006, 06:56 PM	#12
makarovnik Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0)	The .40S&W has less recoil. It's pleasant to shoot and just as accurate as the .45acp. I chose the .45acp because the gun is so big I figured why not get the larger caliber. I do hear more complaints about the .40S&W jamming compared to the .45acp.

08-06-2006, 08:50 AM	#13
wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0)	The .40 hi-points have been plauged with jamming problems since thier outset. IMHO its likley cause bythe fact that you're shooting a very high pressure round in a simple blowback pistol. The .40 HP i shot bounced around alot in your hand while the .45 wasnt bad at all.

08-23-2006, 11:21 AM	#15
jcpman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0)	New Hi-Point 40 S&W owner here. Overall it's fun to shoot. Has some feed problems. Be carefull when cleaning, the slide/safety lever will work it's way down and release on your finger!

08-23-2006, 11:22 AM	#16
ruger22com Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile Alabama Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (0)	I sell them and shoot them and they are heavy (especially the 45)...recoil is pretty high on the 45 but much better on the 40 and 9mm __________________ www.CheapGunParts.com http://ruger22.com/art/banners/tiny.gif Home of the "YELLOW JACKET" Bolt Buffer and Takedown Bolts! Free Shipping & Lifetime Warranty!

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