was wondering how many people own high point firearms? I have the c9 9mm. I've gotten alot of people putting it down beacuse of cost but i have never had a problem with it. I wanted the 9mm carbine but CA. won't allow it.
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was wondering how many people own high point firearms? I have the c9 9mm. I've gotten alot of people putting it down beacuse of cost but i have never had a problem with it. I wanted the 9mm carbine but CA. won't allow it.
I do not own one. I did shoot one years ago. I am not a fan of them.
no? the only thing i have never liked is they are a bit heavy. What model did you shoot?
Couldn't tell you the model. It was a 9mm. Felt cheap, grip was not all that comfortable in my hand, accuracy was questionable - other than that I didn't have any issues with it.
I don't own one, but my Brother-in-Law has the carbine and loves it. I had tried to steer him toward the Beretta Storm but he decided on the Hi-Point. I think it has to be one of the ugliest guns I have ever seen. I wouldn't buy one on looks alone, they just have an odd, cheap look to me.
I also own a the compact 9mm. I love it because of how cheap it is. I paid a whole $90 for mine and it is my regular side arm for hunting. If I fall in the mud or roll down a hill, I don't cry over scratching my $90 pistol. I have put about 800 rounds through it and it only ever jammed when I was using crappy wolf ammo, not the pistol's fault. It is reliable and accurate enough for what I use it for without the high price. I wouldn't use it a shooting competition but for a nice field pistol it is the big bang for buck.
I don't know anything about their carbine.
i agree with you there, i would not use it for a competion gun. But yes it does make a nice field gun.
Sorry, but I can't say much good about them. They are one of the top criminal weapons of choice beause they are so cheap. Do not attempt to shoot plus P ammo out of it unless you want a hand grenade with a handle on it. Hollow points are "iffy" at best as far as reliability goes. I would not trust it. No fireing pin safety is also a big problem (very unsafe). Cast metal (aka pot metal) accidents waiting to happen. Besides, who cares about getting a scratch on a "real" gun because they are tools and tools get used. I don't know about it being "a good field gun" but I can tell you it would be a great boat gun....As an anchor. This may not be what you wanted to here but it is the truth. I am sorry for the bluntness but this is my take on them. IMO you should sell it and get a good used pistol if cost is a consideration for you. You can pick up a nice revolver in .357 mag very reasonably priced and that my friend is a waaaaay better field gun than any Highpoint. Be safe out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by redwoodfox
I don't know...I have the C-9 and over the years I have put a lot of different ammo through with it very little problems unless I'm using a lower end load. As for the accuracy...my experience has been that if I don't hit what I'm aiming at, its me not the weapon.
Oh, come on Glockcop. Tell us how you really feel.
I have the 9mm carbine. It's the 995 and I love it. Boat anchor or not it just keeps on shooting. Yeah, they are ugly as dirt but then I don't often pick pretty for my firearms (okay, sometimes I do). I don't own any of their handguns and don't know anything about them but the carbine is just fine in my book.
I am very happy that some users have had good luck with them. I would not trust them because GUNS have been my business for many many years and I recognize lack of quality/materials/design when I see it. I do not "dog" these guns because of their low price. A low price does not mean that anything in particular is a bad choice. Example = a good used revolver. More times than not though, you do get what you pay for when buying new. I critisize them because of their crappy materials (pot metal) are sub par for a firearm, Their design is unsafe and loosely constructed. There is a reason that they are made so "chunky" and big. The metal is weak and they need lots of it to contain the pressure. The springs, grip screws, extractor, mag body, and barrel are the only parts of the gun made of real steel. Magnesium alloy is used for the major parts. This is one of many reasons they are cheap. Being of a straight blow back design I again caution the use of higher pressured rounds. Shoot what you want out of it. They are your hands and face. But don't say "I didn't know" when the inevitable happens. Be careful with those "guns" (loose terminology). Take care.
P.S. I remember hearing somwhere that the Owner/President of Highpoint said, "We like to think of ourselves as the best of the cheap guns.", or something very similar. That says alot when the company Pres admits to there low quality status in so many words. Nuff said.
Well, break or not it comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty. As for high pressure rounds...
"Hi-Point carbines are +P rated and accept all factory ammunition."
Nuff said.
Rick, I am fully aware of what their literature states is safe. I am also fully aware that Magnesium alloy is not a very good material to make a firearm from. Besides, no body will ever use the lifetime warranty because dead folks don't make customer service claims :). I wonder if they offer health or life insurance in their owner's manual :triage:. I will say again that it is a sobering fact of life that "you get what you pay for". Be safe brother.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Wait. What? Is that a Glock? Say it ain't so!!!!!
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That is a sh*tty attempt to make a misdirected point. There are more Glock pistols out in the world than mostly any other combat firearm. The laws of ratios dictate that you will see anything out there in those large numbers have a failure or two. I can gaurantee you that there are many more Hight Point problems out there when compared to a quality weapon. Failures happen with anything especially in $90.00 garbage. Not even the "church lady" would put a High Point in the same category as a quality gun such as, but not soley inclisive to, a Glock. Just rediculous and colluded. Be safe.
PS I bet a Glock will "contain" an over pressure round much safer than a Highpoint. Name a wager. One condition....You shoot the High Point:).
Well! Sir! I never! Send forth your second to meet mine! I shall not be disgraced in so public a fashion! You may have your choice of weapons. As for me, sir, mine shall be a Hi Point!Quote:
Originally Posted by Glockcop
May I say your efforts have succeeded in derailing this entire thread. I hope you are happy! Now look at what you've done!
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Sir, may I offer my gauntlet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
High Points are GREAT! I'm gonna buy one for my "X" with some +P+ ammo. Explosions and flying Magnesium alloy are fun. Merry Christmas, Honey...now shoot away. There Ya go. Right back on track. Take care.
Pal, gauntlet refused. I will not require it for such treacherous a task, Sir. The original challenge doth stand sentinel to my character. :)
I can take or leave the 9 mm carbine.
Personally I think it is under powered, for a carbine, sorta of a poor man's "assault weapon".
Would probably be a little more accurate then a 9mm hand gun, in inexperienced hands.
But then again, I think it would defeat the purpose, of high capacity hand gun, which IMO a good cover weapon. Pointing/shooting backwards, as cover fire, as you are hauling butt, to a better location.
Not necessary, Pal. I will let stand without challenge an over opinionated post that fails to cite references and offer facts and data. Opinions are, as we all know, very much like celery. They are.....wait minute. Sorry. See? He got me off track.
That made me laugh out loud.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
(Deep bow with hand extended)
I really don't feel it necessary to defend Glock or any other quality pistol over a marginal self defense pistol like a High Point. If you need references and proof well you just go ahead and waiste your time searching the internet. I will only need to say "told ya so" afterward :). I really don't care who carries or trusts them. I just know that I won't be one of those guys. My life and limbs are worth more than 90 bucks to me. Carry whatever you like with confidence. The voice of experience tells me to do the same. Just with a different choice in weaponry. Have fun with your guns. That is a big reason to have them, but do not trust your life to a gun made of magnesium alloy (high Point, Lorcin, Ravin, Davis, ect) and unsafe design. I sure won't. DO NOT CARRY THESE PISTOLS WITH A LOADED CHAMBER. If you drop them butt first they can fire and blow off your n*t sack. This is not my opinion but well documented warnings. If you need any proof of my views in this post just go down to your nearest police shooting range and get the opinion of another experienced shooter. Don't be surprized when they tell you the same (and they will). I hear the Army is looking for a new pistol (they really are not)...Ooooo maybe the'll choose a High Point .45. HaHaHaHaHa! Best.
Those with little experience in a certain field often accuse the more experienced/knowledgable person of being opinionated. This accusation is often, but not always, a reflection of their own inexperience and overwhelming realization of it. Just my over opinionated view of the ignorant. This is in no way a personal attack on any one in particular but if you feel that it is directed toward you, it's just your conscience. Off topic but I am craveing celery for some reason :). Thanks alot Rick. Yall stay safe.
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ouch! glockcops mean
Not at all, Brother. Like I said, it was not directed toward anyone in particular. One cannot be "mean" in the abstract, now can we?Quote:
Originally Posted by redwoodfox
Oh, yes you do. You can feel it right now. It's that little twitch that starts around your left eye and works it's way down to your fingers. Feel it? Yeah, that's it. That's why the mouse is movin' down to the message box. You want to. You HAVE to. It's okay. It's genetic and you're powerless to stop it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glockcop
Your turn. :innocent:
You guys just don't get it! :innocent:
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European Division, huh? :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
That's the 3rd slam at Winnie. The 3rd!! I sure don't want to be you when she gets her hands on you. It's a shame the Sopranos went off. You'll make a perfect candidate after she's done with you.
That ain't Winnie AND YOU KNOW IT! That's the 2dumb team. :sneaky2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Rick, this is for you....Ya ready?.....Here we go.....GLOCKS SUCK AND HIGH POINT IS THE ULTIMATE WEAPON KNOWN TO MANKIND!!!!! Now, all of my apprehensions have been psycologically amputated at the medulla oblongata. I can sleep well tonight finally getting that off my chest.:) Ya'll take care.
I sense a hint of sarcasm here.......... :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by glockcop
Just a little bit. Man that hurt....I think I nicked my gray matter during the amputation :death:.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
no,no. We got it all wrong. I finally figured it out,just had to read between the lines. Glockcop under thar rough sarcastic role is really a kind caring man who worries about our personal saftey. He would sleep better at night if he knew we were all shooting glocks, so therefore just pm him with your address and he will be happy to buy you a glock of choice to replace your highpoint. Please people we need to take this seriously,this poor man is giving himself an ulcer with worry.
:nono:You're probably still better off than a Hi-Point owner!! :eyepoke:Quote:
Originally Posted by glockcop
A friend of mine bought one, a few months later he was trying to sell it to me for half price.
I do wish that people arm themseves with the best weapons they can afford but I'm a Detective/Instructor on a cop's salary. I just can't afford to outfit all of you with better weapons BUT I'm sure a call to Pensilvania Avenue will get the ball rolling for ya. They seem to have no problem spending what we don't have. Just an idea. You may get a free cell phone too. I hear they give them out like candy nowaday's. Prepaid phones are the way to go with the drug dealers and social miscreants that receive that Gov. hand out. How else would they call the food stamp office to see if their food stamp card is ready for pick up EVERY month. Somebody has to feed them. May as well be you and I (people with jobs). You know...the guys who will die broke with little more than "CHANGE" in our pockets. I "HOPE" it gets better. And yes I am a kind and caring person (albiet a little harshly tongued at times) who is sincerly concerned with the public's safety. No sarcasm in the last part. Yall take care.Quote:
Originally Posted by redwoodfox
Now that I'm brain damaged and drooling all over my shirt, I can feel comfortable relying on a High Point (aka gangsta blasta). :jango:Quote:
Originally Posted by catfish10101