Went to the range yesterday and played with my new Hi-Point 995-TS again. Several things I do like about this carbine are it's price (I gave $275,) several inexpensive factory accessories are offered online, it has several rails for clamping items to, even as a compact rig, it feels substantial and comfortable to shoulder(weighing in at 7lbs.,) it's rated to fire +P 9s, and after firing the first 300 rds. of various factory and reloaded cartridges, it never once jammed or failed to fire.
I had a couple boxes of 115 gr. FMJ Federals to start with. My aiming point was out at 50m, the Chrony F-1 was out about 15'. My P-38 shoots a shotgun spread at 50m using factory ammo and usually keyholes because its groove diameter measures .357"(same as my Soumi K-31.) After firing ten rounds of this combination, I averaged 1,113 FPS, with an extreme spread of 9 FPS. Using the same ammo and the 995-TS, speed increased to a 1,341 FPS average with a 21 FPS ES. The extra foot of barrel bumped the speed up 228 FPS. I was more worried about shooting my Chrony versus making tight groups, but the Hi Point managed a 4'' group.
I tried a 147 gr. lead flat nose reload, backed with 4.5 grs. of HS-6. Out of the P-38, it resulted in a 876 FPS average. The Hi Point bumped the speed to a 1,053 FPS average for another 177 FPS. As an after thought, this round gave me a 2 1/2'' group.
After two days at the range, I have to admit, I like this Hi-Point 995-TS. I haven't messed with its standard sights. I may slap an optic on it some day, but it's really fun just the way it is. I did order Hi Point's two extra mags and stock mounting clips online. $40 and they were in my mailbox on the third day.
Right now, I'm in the process of reloading some 158 gr. 9s. I hope to try them out next Tuesday.
Sorry for no pics, I haven't managed to make it work with this new format. Really takes the fun out of it for me.
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