Hi-Point Carbine

Greg Sanderson · 11-28-2007, 08:12 AM

Dear fellow gun owners, I would like some feedback on the Hi-Point 9mm carbine 995. I want gun for close quarters &, home protection. The look of the gun and the composite stock is not a problem for me I love Glocks.

Thanks.

roadie · 11-28-2007, 08:38 AM

Love hi-point, but I'm sure most would agree that a shotgun would be best for home protection...just the sound of it cocking is enough. You can always find them on auctionarms.com. My rec would be a mossberg 500 9 shot, with the pistol grip stock, i've seen them go for less than $200 all decked out....sure it can be a lot of drywall repair, but it'll do the job very well.

LiveToShoot · 11-28-2007, 08:44 AM

Point for consideration... Cleanup after using a 995 would be much easier than after using a shotgun?

SilverRun · 11-28-2007, 08:49 AM

They are cool little carbines to play with - just not sure about betting my life on one. One thing to think about is they only hold 10 rounds, but I guess if you need more you are SOL anyway. If you have not held one, the plastic in a different material than the Glocks. It just seems more plastic like than Glocks. ATI is making a cool stock for them now.

Dale · 11-28-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveToShoot

Point for consideration... Cleanup after using a 995 would be much easier than after using a shotgun?

Yep...especially if it were your own blodd.

Stick with the shotgun for home defense unless a carbine is all you have.

If that is the case...save up for a shotgun.

nathangdad · 11-28-2007, 02:57 PM

The 9mm has failed in combat and in military trials so many times I wonder why people buy it.
Get a real caliber such as a .45 for a light weapon.
Considering someone home invading may have drugs or alcohol (or both) in their system I suggest a 20 gauge slug gun. Recoil is manageable, cycling time with a pump shotgun is fast, and knockdown power is certain.

mosineer · 11-30-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nathangdad

The 9mm has failed in combat and in military trials so many times I wonder why people buy it.
Get a real caliber such as a .45 for a light weapon.
Considering someone home invading may have drugs or alcohol (or both) in their system I suggest a 20 gauge slug gun. Recoil is manageable, cycling time with a pump shotgun is fast, and knockdown power is certain.

I respect your opinion nathangdad, but must disagree with your conclusion on the 9 mils. I have seen what a 9mm hydra shock can do to a solid object thru both my carbine and my pistol. It is devastating when placed in a home defense situation. I have both 9 mil and .45 pistols and like them both, don't want to be hit by either one. In a combat/military situation I just soon have a M-16.

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troylaplante · 11-30-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nathangdad

The 9mm has failed in combat and in military trials so many times I wonder why people buy it.

Yawn.

A-10 · 12-02-2007, 09:14 AM

The carbine is good accurate piece, but do yourself a favor. Avoid the 15 round magazines, unless you enjoy a jam every shot.

two-70 · 12-02-2007, 09:19 AM

might just be me but i have yet to see a good high point

A-10 · 12-02-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by two-70

might just be me but i have yet to see a good high point

What have you seen? their pistols or carbines? I can't vouch for their pistols.

mosineer · 12-02-2007, 03:53 PM

Will buy another carbine when the time comes. No issues. Fun, reliable and cheap to shoot. Have heard a few disparaging words about the pistols. But having not used one, I will reserve judgment on them.

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NRAJOE · 12-02-2007, 04:22 PM

I got a used 995 with the buttstock pad and 2 xtra mags...got all the attachments also...(comp, laser,weaver mount)

Haven't fired it yet though (should of took it to the range yesterday when I shot my High Standard VICTOR and my Hi-Point C9 pistol)

I now have a Truglo 40mm Red dot for it along with a barrel shroud because I'm taking the front sight off when I put the ATI stock on it (which my wife got me but I can't open it until Christmas

)

Paid $150 otd....

A-10 · 12-02-2007, 04:25 PM

I hope you can get that stock on easier than I did. I had to do a little dremil work to get everything fitting properly.

NRAJOE · 12-02-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by A-10

I hope you can get that stock on easier than I did. I had to do a little dremil work to get everything fitting properly.

Thats what I've been hearing...

ouch · 12-04-2007, 11:43 PM

I talked to a small gun dealer who had bought a Beretta storm. He has since shot a 995 and said that they were equivalent.

I have have shot my wifes 995 and it shoots sweet. It is better than a handgun but not as much power as a rifle. Guess you knew that.

11-28-2007, 08:12 AM	#1
Greg Sanderson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1	Hi-Point Carbine Dear fellow gun owners, I would like some feedback on the Hi-Point 9mm carbine 995. I want gun for close quarters &, home protection. The look of the gun and the composite stock is not a problem for me I love Glocks. Thanks.

11-28-2007, 08:44 AM	#3
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 643	Point for consideration... Cleanup after using a 995 would be much easier than after using a shotgun? __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

11-28-2007, 02:57 PM	#6
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,173	not a 9mm The 9mm has failed in combat and in military trials so many times I wonder why people buy it. Get a real caliber such as a .45 for a light weapon. Considering someone home invading may have drugs or alcohol (or both) in their system I suggest a 20 gauge slug gun. Recoil is manageable, cycling time with a pump shotgun is fast, and knockdown power is certain.

12-02-2007, 09:14 AM	#9
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 718	The carbine is good accurate piece, but do yourself a favor. Avoid the 15 round magazines, unless you enjoy a jam every shot. __________________ If there's nothing worth dying for, there's nothing worth living for.

12-02-2007, 09:19 AM	#10
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,755	might just be me but i have yet to see a good high point __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

11-28-2007, 08:38 AM	#2
roadie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 309 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 1	Love hi-point, but I'm sure most would agree that a shotgun would be best for home protection...just the sound of it cocking is enough. You can always find them on auctionarms.com. My rec would be a mossberg 500 9 shot, with the pistol grip stock, i've seen them go for less than $200 all decked out....sure it can be a lot of drywall repair, but it'll do the job very well.

11-28-2007, 08:49 AM	#4
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,587	They are cool little carbines to play with - just not sure about betting my life on one. One thing to think about is they only hold 10 rounds, but I guess if you need more you are SOL anyway. If you have not held one, the plastic in a different material than the Glocks. It just seems more plastic like than Glocks. ATI is making a cool stock for them now.

12-02-2007, 03:53 PM	#12
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,075	Will buy another carbine when the time comes. No issues. Fun, reliable and cheap to shoot. Have heard a few disparaging words about the pistols. But having not used one, I will reserve judgment on them. *************************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing**

12-02-2007, 04:22 PM	#13
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 18,662 Images: 5	I got a used 995 with the buttstock pad and 2 xtra mags...got all the attachments also...(comp, laser,weaver mount) Haven't fired it yet though (should of took it to the range yesterday when I shot my High Standard VICTOR and my Hi-Point C9 pistol) I now have a Truglo 40mm Red dot for it along with a barrel shroud because I'm taking the front sight off when I put the ATI stock on it (which my wife got me but I can't open it until Christmas ) Paid $150 otd.... __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

12-02-2007, 04:25 PM	#14
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 718	I hope you can get that stock on easier than I did. I had to do a little dremil work to get everything fitting properly. __________________ If there's nothing worth dying for, there's nothing worth living for.

12-04-2007, 11:43 PM	#16
ouch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 174	I talked to a small gun dealer who had bought a Beretta storm. He has since shot a 995 and said that they were equivalent. I have have shot my wifes 995 and it shoots sweet. It is better than a handgun but not as much power as a rifle. Guess you knew that.

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