[NRAJOE]

I'm selling my C9 to a buddy at work today...gonna start carrying the Czech CZ82 instead...got no use for the C9 anymore...at least I can say I had one now.

I had 2 FTF's in 250 rds...2 FTF's too many to trust it.

I AM gonna keep my 995 carbine though...

[squirrelblaster]

you used a highpoint for ccw?! not only is that scary to me.....but how on earth did you conceal that blocky monster?!

[stalebiscuit]

Quote:       Originally Posted by squirrelbaster

you used a highpoint for ccw?! not only is that scary to me.....but how on earth did you conceal that blocky monster?!

in a toaster box

[NRAJOE]

In the front of my pants...then women said "Ooooo, you so big"

[Punisher]

I have the .45ACP. Nice gun. I was going to use it for CCW (since Im a big guy but now I want the Taurus Mill Pro .45ACP. I held it yesterday and liked it alot.

[XGrunt]

I have the C9 and the JHP 45. Both are fun shooters, and are quite accurate.
I had to dial in the sights, but they are adjustable, and easy to adjust.
I made my rubber grips from a bicycle inner tube. Inexpensive and effective.
Gives better tactile grip, and actually helps ease recoil shock.
I love my Hi-Points.

[LiveToShoot]

There ya go...another positive HP experience for the record.

All this HP talk is stirring up my anticipation for the new 45 ACP carbine...especially since Billy got me moving toward using my progressive press to reload some pistol ammo.

See what you've done Billy...and it's partly your fault too Mooseman for making him such a good deal on the Dillon gear.

[Punisher]

I like the inner tube idea. I would do that if I had an old one lying around.

[yamaha147]

I just got my composite Hi Point C9 a week ago and I absolutly love it. I put on a Ghost Ring Site and have no complaints The only thing I wanna do is get the 10 round magazine. A friend that I bought this from gave me three 8 round mags. Does anyone know if there are any bigger mags out there then just the 10? Thanks guys and I just wanna say I really like the board. This is my first post

[TJ McC]

I was at my regular range yesterday and a guy I know casually from around the range was shooting a High Point. I was shooting my .38 Airweight. We started talking and he said he was thinking about buying an Airweight for his wife. I told him I like mine a lot and it was actually my wife's carry gun for her purse. A few minutes later and a little more conversation later we traded guns and each shot a box of ammo. I have to admit I'm not as down on High Point as I was before. It was pretty accurate. I did have 3 jams in the 50 round box but out of fairness to the gun I have insulted for years I'll say he had shot 200 rounds already so it was pretty dirty. It was very heavy. It's a 9MM that felt heavier in my hand than my 6" S&W .44 Magnum. I still maintain that it is the ugliest thing to ever enter a gun store but we all know that. My final report is it is still a low quality gun and I will never buy one but for someone tight on cash, someone buying your son/grandson a first gun to learn on by shooting cans in the woods or someone wanting something to keep in a drawer next to your bed, go for it. The way it jammed on me when dirty I would make sure you clean and oil it once a month even if you never touch it. A bedside gun that jams is just a piece of metal. The home invader isn't going to have a seat while you clear a jam.

[wigmaster0]

Quote:       Originally Posted by squirrelbaster

ewww gross!!! lol im just kidding.....im sure it will make a fine taget/plinking pistol. i just would not use a hi-point for defence/carry

Why not as a carry gun? Very accurate and once past the break in period as dependable as my Glock 22 or my makarov. Let me clarify that as dependable as the Glock I used to have. Still got the mak and the Hipoint. I was talking to a local sherrif deputy and he has one of each model pistols and carbines and said he would stand these up to his issued Sig that he carries day to day as a carry weapon.

[bbells]

I recently bought a new Hi-point 9mm compact. Here are my observations:
1) Out of 300 rounds of American Eagle ammo I have had no jams, misfires, etc. - As with all semis I have I polished the mags before my first shot. I clean it per instructions after each day of shooting - Basically brush through the barrel.
2) It is the most accurate compact semi-auto I own. Well, my .22 S&W is more accurate, but .22's are always more accurate. Much more accurate than my keltec 9mm, Taurus Millenium, S&W 642 revolver, or my Makarov.
3) I did my renewal today for concealed carry using the Hi-Point and I scored much higher than any of the other 7 students. They had a combination of Sigs, S&W's, and a Kahr. The S&W 4 lanes down jammed twice in the 50 shots we fired. I had a problem with accuracy at the longer ranges, but I wasn't wearing my reading glasses and needed to focus on the sites then the target then the sites and pull. The lights were pretty low in the indoor range. Older shooters out there will identify with this.
4) Very easy to clean.
5) Very comfortable to shoot. It has a straight blowback so it is easier on the hand and faster to re-target. That design is probably why it is less expensive. It is easier to make and has fewer moving pieces.
6) I haven't tried the cheapo aluminum shells, and never will. I was told when I bought it not to use them.
7) I use it as my truck gun since it is larger than the keltec, taurus or S&W snubby. But, if I was the type of person that was willing to wear any of the larger guns I would have no problem carrying it. It is ugly in a way that will scare attackers, but not any heavier or bigger than the other larger guns. The Sigma is the same exact weight as the Hi-Point.

Summary: It's a good gun. More reliable and accurate than the others I own. Seems to be built fairly well. I would love to get a nice Sig or Beretta, but now I can't justify the cost difference. To be blunt, I did not expect it to perform this well when I bought it. I expected just a semi-reliable semi-accurate gun for my truck. I was surprised with the accuracy and it would have shocked me when I bought it to know I would use it for cc qualification. It was nice to keep my $ in America, too.

[KW Gary M]

Quote:       Originally Posted by squirrelbaster

you used a highpoint for ccw?! not only is that scary to me.....but how on earth did you conceal that blocky monster?!

+1, +1, +1

Trusting your life to a High Point is like trusting Michael Jackson to babysit your 8 year old son. Good point on the conceal too. It would be tough to conceal one of those in a Mack Truck.

[Durak]

The C9 is 29oz while the SW9VE Sigma is 24.7oz (I assume unloaded for the Hi Points; websight wasn't specific like the SW one) I only point it out cause I've held/shot both and there is just enough difference to feel. The .40SW and .45ACP Hi points both come in at 35oz while the SW40VE is 24.4oz... my wife's not a shooter at all and the first thing she said when I got my Sigma was how much lighter it felt than our brother-in-law's Hi Points.

Beyond that, I've never had any complaints with the Hi Points. They are what they are

[Constantine1911]

Quote:       Originally Posted by KW Gary M

+1, +1, +1 Trusting your life to a High Point is like trusting Michael Jackson to babysit your 8 year old son. Good point on the conceal too. It would be tough to conceal one of those in a Mack Truck.

[LeftHandShooter]

Kames in North Canton had the HP C9 on a special internet flyer sale for $99 last week.
I would never buy one though. I prefer Smith & Wesson M&P pistols in which I have a 40C.

[Constantine1911]

That's ok, the more nay sayers the more Hi Point's for me.

[bbells]

Interesting. I know on the Hi-Point site they state the 9mm is 29 ounces, but mine weighs in at 25 and several reviews state 25. They must include the box. The Sigma weighs just 3/10 of an ounce less at 24.7. Basically the same weight. And the extra bullet in the mag (10 vs 1) would easily make the Sigma slightly heavier. Not saying you are wrong, but there may be some heavier HiPoint 9mm's out there. Mine is brand new so maybe they new ones are slightly lighter.

Quote:       Originally Posted by Durak

The C9 is 29oz while the SW9VE Sigma is 24.7oz (I assume unloaded for the Hi Points; websight wasn't specific like the SW one) I only point it out cause I've held/shot both and there is just enough difference to feel. The .40SW and .45ACP Hi points both come in at 35oz while the SW40VE is 24.4oz... my wife's not a shooter at all and the first thing she said when I got my Sigma was how much lighter it felt than our brother-in-law's Hi Points. Beyond that, I've never had any complaints with the Hi Points. They are what they are

[Durak]

Quote:       Originally Posted by bbells

Interesting. I know on the Hi-Point site they state the 9mm is 29 ounces, but mine weighs in at 25 and several reviews state 25. They must include the box. The Sigma weighs just 3/10 of an ounce less at 24.7. Basically the same weight. And the extra bullet in the mag (10 vs 1) would easily make the Sigma slightly heavier. Not saying you are wrong, but there may be some heavier HiPoint 9mm's out there. Mine is brand new so maybe they new ones are slightly lighter.

Could be. My brother-in-law got his about this time last year if I remember correctly. Next time we go out plinking we'll trade and i'll remember to remember the weight (it's been a few months since I held his; going off longterm memory here!) As it is, my Sigma's one of the 16+1 high volume magazines so it's probably a bit on the heavier side when it's all loaded down. I will check though!

[LeftHandShooter]

Well, despite the fact I would never buy or carry one, I must say they have evolved a lot since their conception.
I had the dishonor of firing one of the first 10 they ever made! Very heavy and bigger than a 1911 and VERY innacurate. Every 50-75 shots the firing pin broke. Hard to aim due to weight. I had a S&W 5905 at the time I CCW'ed (even though they did not issue permits then) and it outshot it 1000 times better!

Maybe my past experience is clouding my judgement. I would gladly welcome the chance to shoot a newer one if offered to me.

BTW: I was born an Mansfield Gen. Hospital, lived/worked in the area for 35 years.