Brother just bought a HiPoint 9mm pistol

LefthandShooter · 11-05-2009, 04:57 PM

He has been saving for a while, and since he is now on medical leave from work for 2 years, money is tight. I tried to get him to keep saving for an M&P, but he bought a brand new HP 9mm for $139.99 plus tax. This is his first semi-auto for him, but he has a couple of .38 revolvers.

Anything I should tell him to look for, quirks or possible issues? This is mostly just a shooting gun, not for carry.

Now to get together to shoot my M&P's against his Hi-Point. Might just make me stop making fun of them.

TexasD · 11-06-2009, 12:50 AM

Some people say that the Hi Points have a break in period of 500 rounds or so and also suggest leaving the mag fully loaded for a couple of weeks. I have bought 2 pistols new and 2 carbines used. I bought a C9 9mm for the wife took it to the range loaded it 1 short of a full load and commenced to firing as fast as I could pull the trigger and never had a hiccup right out of the box. Mine have eaten everything I have thrown at them and come back for more. Out of the 4 I own I have never had any problems. As far as accuracy they will outshoot me everytime. For just a fun gun you cannot beat them. The C9 wouldn't be too bad for carry but the 40 and 45 are just too bulky and heavy in my opinion.

ArkansasHunter · 11-06-2009, 06:33 AM

Mark your going to be very impressed with the hi point pistol. So i would'nt be makeing any bets LOL

srt 10 jimbo · 11-06-2009, 07:48 AM

I know alot of people have nothing but negitive things to say about them. Those are pretty much the people who have never shot or owned one. I picked up the 9mm carbin really cheap and put the ATI Stock on it( I admit it, It was really ugly). I take it to the range with me now and It's just as reliable as my AK or SKS.

woody1981 · 11-06-2009, 08:56 AM

I have no direct experience, but all I talk to who own them think they are great, after the break-in period. And the price is definitely right.

LefthandShooter · 11-07-2009, 07:07 AM

He called me to tell me he shot it for the first time. 1st shot high & right, 2nd lower & left, rest of mag went in the area of "if it was a person they'd be history". Then he loaded the mag and emptied it fast. Fired all the way through no problems.

Then he told his wife about the gun, since you can't return a gun after you shoot it. She said it was okay for him to keep it, but she wants me to show him and her how to shoot better. He is planning on making a trip to my area so we can go to the range and shoot for several hours. He wants to shoot my .22 pistols to get his technique down. I just want to shoot his HP.

ArkansasHunter · 11-07-2009, 07:11 AM

I think you'll end up buying you one LOL

LefthandShooter · 11-07-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

I think you'll end up buying you one LOL

I have an M&P in 9mm, 40 S&W Compact, 40 full size, and .45ACP. Why would I want a Hi-Point?

11-05-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
LefthandShooter Got Jesus? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northeastern Ohio Posts: 4,345 Blog Entries: 2	Brother just bought a HiPoint 9mm pistol He has been saving for a while, and since he is now on medical leave from work for 2 years, money is tight. I tried to get him to keep saving for an M&P, but he bought a brand new HP 9mm for $139.99 plus tax. This is his first semi-auto for him, but he has a couple of .38 revolvers. Anything I should tell him to look for, quirks or possible issues? This is mostly just a shooting gun, not for carry. Now to get together to shoot my M&P's against his Hi-Point. Might just make me stop making fun of them. __________________ May God give us the wisdom & strength to live our lives in a manner that will be pleasing unto Him.

11-06-2009, 12:50 AM	#2
TexasD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 130	Some people say that the Hi Points have a break in period of 500 rounds or so and also suggest leaving the mag fully loaded for a couple of weeks. I have bought 2 pistols new and 2 carbines used. I bought a C9 9mm for the wife took it to the range loaded it 1 short of a full load and commenced to firing as fast as I could pull the trigger and never had a hiccup right out of the box. Mine have eaten everything I have thrown at them and come back for more. Out of the 4 I own I have never had any problems. As far as accuracy they will outshoot me everytime. For just a fun gun you cannot beat them. The C9 wouldn't be too bad for carry but the 40 and 45 are just too bulky and heavy in my opinion. Last edited by TexasD; 11-06-2009 at 12:54 AM.

11-06-2009, 06:33 AM	#3
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,212	Mark your going to be very impressed with the hi point pistol. So i would'nt be makeing any bets LOL __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

11-06-2009, 07:48 AM	#4
srt 10 jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 297	I know alot of people have nothing but negitive things to say about them. Those are pretty much the people who have never shot or owned one. I picked up the 9mm carbin really cheap and put the ATI Stock on it( I admit it, It was really ugly). I take it to the range with me now and It's just as reliable as my AK or SKS. __________________

11-06-2009, 08:56 AM	#5
woody1981 One of the Usual Suspects Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: southwest PA Posts: 1,358 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 1	I have no direct experience, but all I talk to who own them think they are great, after the break-in period. And the price is definitely right. __________________ A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity.”~Freud

11-07-2009, 07:07 AM	#6
LefthandShooter Got Jesus? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northeastern Ohio Posts: 4,345 Blog Entries: 2	He called me to tell me he shot it for the first time. 1st shot high & right, 2nd lower & left, rest of mag went in the area of "if it was a person they'd be history". Then he loaded the mag and emptied it fast. Fired all the way through no problems. Then he told his wife about the gun, since you can't return a gun after you shoot it. She said it was okay for him to keep it, but she wants me to show him and her how to shoot better. He is planning on making a trip to my area so we can go to the range and shoot for several hours. He wants to shoot my .22 pistols to get his technique down. I just want to shoot his HP. __________________ May God give us the wisdom & strength to live our lives in a manner that will be pleasing unto Him.

11-07-2009, 07:11 AM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,212	I think you'll end up buying you one LOL __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER