Annihilator
Emissary
What do you guys think of High Point firearms? My neighbor swears by them, I know they work, but to me, look like something out of a sci-fi movie. I would have to pass on them.
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RandomHero
Custom
I had a friend that had one like 10 years ago. We were shooting at the range. I had my Colt .45 defender, he had his Hi-Point. It literally blew up in his hands. Ever since then I refuse to acknowledge them as a firearm someone could trust. They are ugly, bulky, heavy, and cheap. They might have made improvements since my friends blew apart, but fact remains, heavy, bulky, ugly....lol
If someone has a really tight budget I'd tell them to save longer and get a better gun.
If someone has a really tight budget I'd tell them to save longer and get a better gun.
Azmarlin39a
Elite
I wouldn't let one in the house. Poor quality, and unreliable.
Mr.W.
Professional
Ditto. I certainly wouldn't purchase a HiPoint. But, I speak from the experience I've had with the old Stallard I posted. It's a classic example of you get what you pay for! All I attest to is the ugly old thing functions as advertised.
Mr.W.
Professional
You too?
Truthfully I've never owned, shot or held a Hi-Point product before but in all seriousness though I have seen torture test of high point pistols and they seem generally pretty reliable. They are ugly as sin, heavy, and way more bulky then needed so I think that is most people's negative focus. They have filled a role as a dependable affordable self defense pistol for some people who may not have the income to buy something better but want something better then a brick to defend themselves. In the end I would rather own a hi-point then a real brick.
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I have a High Point 9mm Carbine that I have put hundreds of rounds thru without issue. I have had the carbine since 2005 and it has performed well. I bought for my wife because it was a compact rifle that she could shoot. I have a red dot scope on it and the extra front hand hold. My only issue is the biggest magazine for it only hold 15 rounds. Also the stock is not adjustable but it fits my wife's short arms well.
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Tactical-Reviews
Master Class
I've shot a couple, they went bang every time, didn't jam, they just worked. The handguns I can't stand looking at them. IMO, the grip looks like someone took a lump of clay and squeezed a grip out of it and the slide looks freakishly oversized.
Grifter
Custom
I think my brother has this same weapon and really seems to enjoy it. I have seem him shoot it on a few occasions and have never seen it malfunction.
Would I buy one? Not to use as anything but a range gun. Like others have mentioned, I research my purchases and buy firearms with proven track records.
Mr.W.
Professional
FYI-the slide is indeed large due to the pistol being blowback operated.
Sigma4506
Operator
Now i heard they Blow up = If i see someone at the range with one im running for the hills !
We have all of the pistols. I will agree that they are heavy and not very ergonomic but after about 5k rounds through 4 pistols we have never had a malfunction. Actually we did have a Winchester round that did not fire but on inspection (pulled the bullet and dumped the powder), the primer was empty. They always go bang for us. While we have numerous other options, these are good solid performers if you treat them like any other weapon.
In terms of them blowing up, you should check out the video where a fellow fills the barrels of 10 different HiPoint .45's and fires them. The guns fired everything including a barrel full of set up concrete. He really wanted to blow one up but failed. Check it out.
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In terms of them blowing up, you should check out the video where a fellow fills the barrels of 10 different HiPoint .45's and fires them. The guns fired everything including a barrel full of set up concrete. He really wanted to blow one up but failed. Check it out.