Question about the 9mm High Point pistol

[94ford]

Hello all i recently acquired a High Point made 9mm handgun,i traded a 1945 Mosin Nagant m-44 for it,(the local gun store only gave me $60.00 for it.)The question is are these 9mm guns very reliable?I watched a bunch of video's on you-tube about the 9mm but i figured i'd ask the most knowledgeable people in the ak-47.net community.The reason i bought it is because i start a security job soon and i have to provide my own handgun,and they laughed at me when i showed them my 1895 Nagant revolver.well any info and comments are welcome thanks everybody.............

[American Rage]

Well, at least you're used to being laughed at.


You should do your research before you buy your weapon.

Having said that, the Hi-Point 9mm has a reputation as a serviceable weapon of service grade accuracy.

Regardless, the Hi-Point 9mm is the scurge of the semi-automatic handgun world. It's cheap, bulky, and uglier than sin. No other modern 9mm owner gets the abuse of a Hi-Point owner.

So, be prepared to be laughed at again.

Most guys on this board will say you should have kept the Moison rifle, and a few would have said "fuck'em, I'm using my Nagant revolver b/c that's what I've got." And I'm sure most would have somewhat admonished you for not doing your research first.

The good news is that the Hi-Point, fugly and cheap as it may be, does have a reputation for reliability and combat grade accuracy (defined as being able to put a round somewhere in a man's upper torso at 25 yards).

For the future, I'd look toward high quality, used 9mms. There are a ton of them out there. I think you can get either a new Ruger SR9 or a used Glock 17 for around $400.
CDNN was/is running a great deal on used Smith and Wesson 5906 and 6906 3rd generation 9mms. These are the last of the all metal 9mms from Smith. As such, many consider them to be some of the finest 9mms ever. Depending on the model and condition, one can be bought for as little as $300 and as high as $370 with a box. CDNN also has used Beretta 92s for as little as $330. And I've seen used CZ 75s on Gunbroker for the same price.

You can get a brand new, Ruger KP95 (stainless steel) for as little as $370, or a blued version for $330, again brand new. A used P95 shouldn't set you back more than $275.
And last week gunbroker had a fugly but still funcioning 6904 for a buy it now price of a mere $220.

Here's a pair of links to two at that price:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=276708221

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=276708355


In the end, there were better choices out there.

But the most important thing is that you got a job. Keep the job, save your money, and buy a better 9mm next time. Then you can keep the Hi-Point as either a backup or if you prefer... a small boat anchor.

[deth502]

ive got a few hi-point pistols ive acquired, and ive noticed that they are as unreliable as shit, unless you use hot loads. normal/target loads do not reliably cycle them.

i would not use one if i was staking my life on it. refer to the above post ^^^

[Helen Keller]

ive got a few hi-point pistols ive acquired, and ive noticed that they are as unreliable as shit, unless you use hot loads. normal/target loads do not reliably cycle them.

i would not use one if i was staking my life on it. refer to the above post ^^^

call and get new springs for them. hell, hi-point will probly give you new guns or fix whatevers wrong.


I had their .45 model and was impressed that it ate everything I stuck in the mag. DO like the big ghost/homeboy rear sight they toss in.

[mriddick]

As pistols go they do suck but for the money they can be serviceable. I think the hi point isn't going to be received any better then the nagant but in time you can always move up.

[raxar]

I wouldn't recommend the 9mm, there are better 9mm's out there for not much more money, But it should be serviceable. My experience with my .45 hi-point has been very positive, it's eaten everything I've fed it (it is infinitely more trustworthy than my xd45). The 9 should do OK for you, but keep an eye out for something better.

my .45

http://www.gunsnet.net/showthread.ph...ighlight=point