Giving the Hi-point 9mm Carbine a Run for It's Money
The hi-point carbine was originally deveolped during the assault weapons ban of the 90's as a "poor man's" carbine. Costing only $199 for the entry level version, even those on the most modest budget can afford one. Made of inexpensive castings and injection molded plastic for the most part, the 995 is a excellent example of "form follows function". It is manufactured by Bee Miller Inc. of Dayton, Ohio. It has garnered a reputation as a handy, dependable carbine for plinking or small game hunting.Many call it "beatiful ugly" and its distinct profile is different from any other firearm on the market. It uses the simple direct blowback action operating system for simplicity of manufacture. Mostly relegated to low-pressure rounds, direct blowback uses the mass of the bolt to keep the action closed until pressure has fallen to a safe level. The 995 uses a massive breechblock to keep the high pressure 9mm round under control. It is fed by a single stack, ten round magazine of proprietary design. This magazine doesn't interchange with any other Hi-point firearm although the 40 S&W version of the carbine shares its magazine with the pistol chambered for the same round.
Of note is the excellent warranty offered on all hi-point firearms. They carry a no-questions-asked, lifetime guarantee, and I can personnaly vouch for its nature. Hi-point will repair or replace at its own cost any damaged or worn out firearm of thier manufacture regardless of whether you are the first owner or the tenth. Any older weapon sent in will have the latest upgraded parts installed for no fee. The only thing you pay out of pocket is shipping fees and hi-point sends you an extra magazine back to cover that as well.
- The hi-point forums. ; The internet's priemier stop for all things hi-point hipoint.7.forumer.com/index.php
Comments
To Maj
(Guest)
(Guest)
01/13/2010
Im a cop and i do not Limp-wrist. I have shotten a few Hi-Points including there carbines. The carbine jammed a few time and the pistol just jammed all the time. The pistol was by far the worst gun i had ever shotten. Its ugly,heavy,and unreliable. I guess thats why cost 150 bucks. Save up and get a bersa for about 250 they're alot more reliable than Hi-Point
maj.
(Guest)
(Guest)
01/10/2010
i have seen some of these people who complain about hi-point pistols shoot them and then complain about jamming,and they have a right to complain,hi-point should make a wrist brace for these limp-wristed people. mine don`t jam.
Lee Stock
(Guest)
(Guest)
01/03/2010
I have a 995 carbine, A9c, and .45jhp.
after Firing a few hundred rounds through each I have yet to have a jamin any of the three. I was impressed with the accuracy and reliabilaty. My brother was also impressed with them. Yes they are inexpensive but hey I live on a fixed income and it would be a waste to try to purchase a high dollar pistol. Lee
SS in SD
(Guest)
(Guest)
12/20/2009
I have a C9, bought new, and a 995 that was given to me. The C9 does jam on occassion and seems to like FMJs only.
The 995 was given to me and jammed every other round. What I found was that the extractor was striking the chamber by just a frogs hair. This repeated striking sheared the extractor retaining pin. I replaced the pin, filed down the extractor a bit so it wouldn't strike anywhere. It doesn't like anything but FMJs.
I wouldn't place the life/safety of my family on depending on these firearms. The are trunk guns, for practice, for plinking...... I have a Glock 19 and a Bushmaster XM-15 M4 for defense.
I guess one has to ask themselves what their life is worth...........
Rev G
(Guest)
(Guest)
12/11/2009
Where did some of you people get your firearms expertise, the expensive guns boutique?
As someone who owns ar's and ak's, and mini's, and a number of weapons both long and short arms (of various brands), I do recognize gun snobbery when I see it.
The 995 is NOT an ar. But it does its job, and well. Mine doesn't like lead roundnose reloads, but any fmj or HP loads fine. My 9mm handguns react similarly....so I guess the hipoint carbine sucks but S&W and Sig just don't like crappy reloads, right?
The detractors are a joke, they don't know how to separate a good gun from an expensive gun. The 995 is a good gun..accurate and reliable. I try to clean mine every 500 rounds or so, just because. I would take it to the field before I would take a mini 30. The mini 30 is a good gun, but not a good field weapon. Big difference.
rjdavin
(Guest)
(Guest)
11/19/2009
If your 995 jams, there is something radically wrong. I have a .40 & a 9mm and have run literally thousands of rounds through them without jamming with round nose, hollow points etc. They're not intended to be military weapons, hence the price. But for plinking and target purposes, they're excellent and very reliable using most any ammunition.
coguns
(Guest)
(Guest)
11/09/2009
If your Hi-Point jams, send it in for warranty work. My Hi-Point .45 has over 500 rounds through it and NOT A SINGLE JAM. It's very accurate (fixed barrel) and very reliable. And I've only cleaned it once since I bought it. Will be picking up a 995 carbine in the near future.
Ryan
(Guest)
(Guest)
10/11/2009
the 995 is like the Hi-Point C9 it sucks. They all jam just about every shot and thats why there so cheap!!
To cam cam
(Guest)
(Guest)
10/08/2009
The reason they jam is there CRAP! Gun shops wont even sell them because they know there junk. Ther saturday night specials. Even if you clean them they jam. The stock are cheap on them even. I have a Ar-15 and it doesnt jam and my ruger pc9 doesnt jam.
cam cam
(Guest)
(Guest)
10/06/2009
the only reson it jams is because stupid people use them mine never jams
Comments 1 - 10 (of 29)
Next >>
|
|