Just bought a Hi Point 9mm Carbine

mattmacklind · 12-25-2007, 06:47 PM

I just picked up a new High Point Carbine in 9mm for $165. I wasn't able to shoot too much where I was for the holiday but I was able to run three mags through.

I set up a milk jug full of water, and two small 16 oz water bottles. I hit them all at 50+ yards without too much trouble and I could barely see the water bottles, it was just spot on. I was really surprised how well it shot, and it felt pretty good in my hands, too.

I'm ordering the stock and a scope tonight. I'll wait on the muzzle brake. Anyway, pretty cool gun, especially for the money. I had feed problems twice so far, but figured I probably would with the first run through. I just shook out the shell that didn't want to move. I've had the same problem with a handgun and a good cleaning solved the problem. Anyway, I look forward to a lot of fun shooting this carbine.

Happy Holidays

troylaplante · 12-25-2007, 11:02 PM

Enjoy. I have fun with mine.

LiveToShoot · 12-25-2007, 11:08 PM

Congratulations on the HP purchase and your success while shooting.

Hi-Points wouldn't be eligible to compete in a firearm beauty contest, but they sure do shoot well for what they cost. And, they have a great warranty.

Maybe you could share a pic with us when you get it re-built?

mosineer · 12-26-2007, 10:36 AM

Congrats!!! Good to here about another satisfied Hi-Point carbine owner. Great fun out a reasonably low priced firearm....Enjoy...

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sammoh · 12-26-2007, 07:28 PM

$165???? Where do you live? The cheapest I've found a hi-point here is about $210. Nice guns though, I've been looking at them for a while. A buddy of mine has one and with a laser on it, its fun to shoot bottles with.

NRAJOE · 12-26-2007, 08:05 PM

$210!

I paid $150 otd for a slightly used one with comp and laser/2 xtra mags/mag pouch/everything but the box....gotta get on the ball this week and put on the ATI stock I got for Christmas...barrel shroud...and 40mm TruGlo red dot...

sammoh · 12-27-2007, 09:14 PM

$150! I wish! The big chains here won't touch the Hi-Point here, only Dunhams has it and they're currently at $199. If I hit gun shops, they're going for that or more. That's for your basic plain jane carbine. No toys or add-ons.

mattmacklind · 12-27-2007, 09:32 PM

I did just check the price guide, I think G&A publishes it. It lists the 9mm carbine priced at 200-300 for 08. Who knows why, but thats how its listed. I initially planned to buy another handgun when I thought, well, why not a carbine as I have all the handguns I really want right now. It is a lot of fun to shoot, I'll say that, and I was very surprised at the accuracy. I guess the only reason I was really surprised was the cost. I can't wait to shoot it again!

mosineer · 12-28-2007, 12:50 AM

Hey Joe, don't get frustrated with the ATI stock, mine took some tweaking, grumbling, and a couple of very colorful metaphors, before I got it to fit like it should. Well worth the effort though. The shroud and the red dot are a breeze. Good luck and enjoy!!!...

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NRAJOE · 12-28-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosineer

Hey Joe, don't get frustrated with the ATI stock, mine took some tweaking, grumbling, and a couple of very colorful metaphors, before I got it to fit like it should. Well worth the effort though. The shroud and the red dot are a breeze. Good luck and enjoy!!!...

Yeah, thats what I've heard....I'm taking deep breathes and psyching myself up for it....maybe next weekend...

12-25-2007, 06:47 PM	#1
mattmacklind Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	Just bought a Hi Point 9mm Carbine I just picked up a new High Point Carbine in 9mm for $165. I wasn't able to shoot too much where I was for the holiday but I was able to run three mags through. I set up a milk jug full of water, and two small 16 oz water bottles. I hit them all at 50+ yards without too much trouble and I could barely see the water bottles, it was just spot on. I was really surprised how well it shot, and it felt pretty good in my hands, too. I'm ordering the stock and a scope tonight. I'll wait on the muzzle brake. Anyway, pretty cool gun, especially for the money. I had feed problems twice so far, but figured I probably would with the first run through. I just shook out the shell that didn't want to move. I've had the same problem with a handgun and a good cleaning solved the problem. Anyway, I look forward to a lot of fun shooting this carbine. Happy Holidays

12-25-2007, 11:02 PM	#2
troylaplante Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,107	Enjoy. I have fun with mine. __________________ troylaplante.com

12-25-2007, 11:08 PM	#3
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 643	Congratulations on the HP purchase and your success while shooting. Hi-Points wouldn't be eligible to compete in a firearm beauty contest, but they sure do shoot well for what they cost. And, they have a great warranty. Maybe you could share a pic with us when you get it re-built? __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown Last edited by LiveToShoot; 12-26-2007 at 11:29 AM.

12-26-2007, 08:05 PM	#6
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 18,662 Images: 5	$210! I paid $150 otd for a slightly used one with comp and laser/2 xtra mags/mag pouch/everything but the box....gotta get on the ball this week and put on the ATI stock I got for Christmas...barrel shroud...and 40mm TruGlo red dot... __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany Last edited by NRAJOE; 12-26-2007 at 08:12 PM.

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12-26-2007, 10:36 AM	#4
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,075	Congrats!!! Good to here about another satisfied Hi-Point carbine owner. Great fun out a reasonably low priced firearm....Enjoy... *************************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing**

12-26-2007, 07:28 PM	#5
sammoh Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 42	$165???? Where do you live? The cheapest I've found a hi-point here is about $210. Nice guns though, I've been looking at them for a while. A buddy of mine has one and with a laser on it, its fun to shoot bottles with.

12-27-2007, 09:14 PM	#7
sammoh Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 42	$150! I wish! The big chains here won't touch the Hi-Point here, only Dunhams has it and they're currently at $199. If I hit gun shops, they're going for that or more. That's for your basic plain jane carbine. No toys or add-ons.

12-27-2007, 09:32 PM	#8
mattmacklind Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	I did just check the price guide, I think G&A publishes it. It lists the 9mm carbine priced at 200-300 for 08. Who knows why, but thats how its listed. I initially planned to buy another handgun when I thought, well, why not a carbine as I have all the handguns I really want right now. It is a lot of fun to shoot, I'll say that, and I was very surprised at the accuracy. I guess the only reason I was really surprised was the cost. I can't wait to shoot it again!

12-28-2007, 12:50 AM	#9
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,075	Hey Joe, don't get frustrated with the ATI stock, mine took some tweaking, grumbling, and a couple of very colorful metaphors, before I got it to fit like it should. Well worth the effort though. The shroud and the red dot are a breeze. Good luck and enjoy!!!... *************************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing**