I found this post very interesting. Over the years, I have always been close to getting a Hi Point, but a number of people have always convinced me not to take the plunge. In owning a number of PCCs over the years, I have no doubt from a quality perspective they are better than the Hi Point - but I always see them for sale, remember that they have a lifetime warranty (transferable to new owner), etc. There's a part of me that wants to get one just to get it out of my system. And maybe allow me to decide for myself whether it is actually junk of not. Your post is intriguing...are there various generations of the 995? If so, which one is yours? I'd also be curious if anyone has ever had to send theirs in for warranty and if so, what the experience was like. Are accessories/extra magazines easy to get?
PCC pick of the litter?
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I found this post very interesting. Over the years, I have always been close to getting a Hi Point, but a number of people have always convinced me not to take the plunge. In owning a number of PCCs over the years, I have no doubt from a quality perspective they are better than the Hi Point - but I always see them for sale, remember that they have a lifetime warranty (transferable to new owner), etc. There's a part of me that wants to get one just to get it out of my system. And maybe allow me to decide for myself whether it is actually junk of not. Your post is intriguing...are there various generations of the 995? If so, which one is yours? I'd also be curious if anyone has ever had to send theirs in for warranty and if so, what the experience was like. Are accessories/extra magazines easy to get?
9 or 45?
Ian shares a video today from a night vision match. As he explains, he chose the Hi Point for a few reasons... but went on to regret the choice pretty thoroughly:
For those not wanting to listen/watch, it comes down to 10-round magazines forcing a lot of mag changes, the unreliability of properly locking in place and feeding the first round making those changes very time consuming, and the long, mushy trigger making precision shots at 100 to 150 yards sometimes quite challenging.
For those not wanting to listen/watch, it comes down to 10-round magazines forcing a lot of mag changes, the unreliability of properly locking in place and feeding the first round making those changes very time consuming, and the long, mushy trigger making precision shots at 100 to 150 yards sometimes quite challenging.
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Ian also has a shorter summary video where he talks about his struggles if people prefer that. I'm not defending the Hi Point (nor condemning it), but most of his problems with the mags not locking in properly and the first round feeding were due to not being able to easily confirm the condition of the gun in the dark with night vision goggles on. Running that same match in daylight without the NV equipment would have made dealing with those issues much easier. They still would be there, but troubleshooting wouldn't be so hobbled by the circumstances.
Mark
Yes the Triger is mushy.
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Out of curiosity, as their website doesn't have anything about Canadian support, I did contact Hi Point about how they handle Canadian warranty calls and they replied telling me that they have Wolverine Supplies subcontracted to perform the repairs, so this makes me feel pretty good in knowing Wolverine will handle any repairs (I have had Wolverine repair other firearms from other manufacturers and they've been excellent).
I bought an FX9 several months ago and I'm really enjoying it. Especially after receiving a 10" upper 2 weeks ago, excellent rifle, can't wait to take it to a match. My son loves shooting it as well
TriggerTech trigger and a 6OZ buffer do wonders to this gun in my opinion.
TriggerTech trigger and a 6OZ buffer do wonders to this gun in my opinion.
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If you are referring to the FX9 I have posted; it’s a Strike Industries MOD1 stock, love it
https://www.strikeindustries.com/si-strike-es-mod1.html
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Brendon292
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Can you tell me who sells pistol magazines that will fit the carbine in Canada? I've never seen them and this is the first I've heard of it.
I have a bone stock Ruger PC9. Love that little rifle. I'm not into the "tactical" look stuff, so this one suits me fine. A wood stocked one would be a nice option. I've only fired a few hundred rounds through it, all my reloads, cast bullets, nary a hitch. I use Pmag mags. I also added an el cheapo Tasco red dot to help my old eyes.
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If you want a woody PC9 have a look at Henry Homesteader.
They just brought a Non Restricted version to Canada. Can also run Glock mags.
