Hi-Point...Just admit it.
Okay, I know that Hi-Point firearms are usually ostracized by the firearms community, generally regarded as cheap, unreliable and ugly. I think that they deserve another look. Yes they are ugly, but the reason for their blocky unattractive look lies in their construction. They are all blowback operated, which mean there has to be enough mass to keep the slide from flying off the gun under recoil. Most of us are familiar with blowback operated firearms, such as semi-auto .22 pistols and rifles. The venerable 10/22 is a simple blowback operation. When shooting calibers of higher power and recoil more mass is obviously needed. This also reduces the amount of moving parts, which aids in reliability.
Now, Hi-Points are not generally regarded as reliable, but I have shot 2 different Hi-Point .45's and every time I pulled the trigger it went boom! I find it odd how a $150 pistol can have a failure to feed and its a "piece of @#*$#!!"; but if its a custom tuned 1911 with a failure its because "the tolerances are tight"...I submit that the Hi-Point needs more love, not as a carry gun, but as a truck gun, boat gun, "hidden in my flowerpot" gun. These darned things come with a lifetime warranty that stays with the gun, so no matter how many hands the firearm goes through if it breaks then send it to the factory for free repair. Thats awesome.
These underrated handguns have just gotten better with the introduction of a laser just for them by Laserlyte, with a retail of a little over $100, that means you can have a reliable handgun in a popular caliber with a laser for less than $300. I dont personally own one, but I may soon!
Anybody own one of the pistols or carbines? C'mon, just admit it, I know you're out there.
