Ok I own a couple of rifles but was looking for a handgun. I have looked into hi point and from what i hear is a very good deal and reliable. I am not into fancy things so the look doesnt bother me. I have these two options to choose and wondering which i should go for:
hi point .380 with one 10 round clip $140
hi point .45 with (3) 9 round clips $180
i like the fact the .380 has cheaper ammo and that my wife probally would feel comfortable using it but seems the .45 is a better deal. what would you suggest?
.380 ammo is almost like trying to find hen's teeth. But, the .45 would not be as comfortable to shoot for your wife. She might like it though. My wife shot my Argentine 1911 and really liked it. Is a 9mm option out there? Ammo is there and less recoil for the wife. Just a thought and just my opinion. Best of luck with your choice.
well at the local store that is what was available. they did not have the 9mm in stock and couldnt tell me when they would get more in. its a option but was looking to get something within the next day or two.
my 9mm kicks harder than my .45 highpoint get the .45 you won't regret it plus your wife will like it better. the weight of the slide has alot to do with recoil buffering.
the only problem with the .45 is the boom for some reason it has a ill affect on my right ear and none of my other guns do that only the highpoint .45 does it??? but ear plus solves the problem
The Hi-Point .45 is so big and heavy that it almost negates the recoil. My wife enjoyed shooting mine, as did my 11-year old nephew. If it came to a "serious matter" I would feel much better with a .45 in hand then a .380...ammo for the .380 is almost nonexistent here.
p.s. The recoil of the compact 9mm Hi-Point seemed to be several times worse to me (and my wife) then the full-size .45, I haven't shot the .380 so I can't give you first-hand info there.
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Last edited by thrillbilly; 08-27-2009 at 06:05 AM.
The Hi-Point .45 is so big and heavy that it almost negates the recoil. My wife enjoyed shooting mine, as did my 11-year old nephew. If it came to a "serious matter" I would feel much better with a .45 in hand then a .380...ammo for the .380 is almost nonexistent here.
p.s. The recoil of the compact 9mm Hi-Point seemed to be several times worse to me (and my wife) then the full-size .45, I haven't shot the .380 so I can't give you first-hand info there.
i agree with you on the c9 recoil it tends to start hurting after a few mags . it hits the same spot on my hand every time right on top my hand in between the thumb and index finger. but if i shoot the .45 that thing is like a cadilac even the taurus i had kicked more probably because it was a lighter frame. i would say get one of each . you can probably get the whole highpoint gun set for under 1k bucks.
I know this is a stale thread, but instead of making a new post, just thought I'd gab here:
Was looking at what ammo was eay to find in our area. ( North West Tennessee)
Wal-Marts (the 4 I checked) all had .40S&W, but no other handgun ammo. Wierd.
Also, local gun shop that had .380 IN Stock: $42.95/box !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOOOOOD GREIF!!!!!! Last boc of .380's I bought was $16.00 ish tax & all !!!!
I believe I'll just keep the whole whopping 7 rounds that I have on hand for a shtf moment. I's a "disposable" gun anyway. LOL.
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the only problem with the .45 is the boom for some reason it has a ill affect on my right ear and none of my other guns do that only the highpoint .45 does it??? but ear plus solves the problem
Wear ear plugs next time
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