Got my hi-point today. Very neat gun. Looks much better than I thought it would (cool factor)
Lots of stuff included in the box: sling, sheet metal stamped multi tool (for sight adjustment and field stripping), two sling swivels (that replace any two of the many screws in the stock), and a neat trigger locking thingy that I havent used yet (tossed to the side).
The trigger is odd and mushy but can be pulled cleanly with some idea of where it will break (after a little practice dry fire). The trigger reset is soft too
The stock is very ergonomic and the rifle fits very well (I'm 6'4" and generally shoot my AR with my nose on charging handle). The stock incorporates a recoil buffer system that I'm not sure is needed but is nice to have.
Most everything is held together with neat allen head screws except the the charging handle and the receiver cover that is done with two hex head screws.
On that note, It breaks down easier than I thought; I was sure I'd need pin punches, mallet, and a socket set. Instead all you need is the included multi-tool and an additional wrench (same size as the multi-tool but to hold one side while you turn the other). - not bad disassembly at all.
Heft and ergonomics are great; feels solid and fits like a glove. The ghost ring sights are large and clear (perfect for 50 yard shooting). The back of the sight is clearly marked with yellow graduations for windage and elevation adjustments - nicely done Hi-point.
The rails are plastic as is the protected rear peep sight (if you're looking for military grade - look away)
Build quality is strange and utility - I cant help but think of the Sten and the various other low production cost firearms that I've handled.
If it works as advertised (and I expect it will from the various flood of reviews) it will have been worth the paltry $350 compared to the various other 9mm carbines on the market.
It does however pail in comparison to the value of a Norinco M14 or the CQ M4gery (so buy one of those first) if you're lookin' for BANG for you buck (yeah... what an original punn
).
Of course this is all just
until I shoot it.
Lots of stuff included in the box: sling, sheet metal stamped multi tool (for sight adjustment and field stripping), two sling swivels (that replace any two of the many screws in the stock), and a neat trigger locking thingy that I havent used yet (tossed to the side).
The trigger is odd and mushy but can be pulled cleanly with some idea of where it will break (after a little practice dry fire). The trigger reset is soft too
The stock is very ergonomic and the rifle fits very well (I'm 6'4" and generally shoot my AR with my nose on charging handle). The stock incorporates a recoil buffer system that I'm not sure is needed but is nice to have.
Most everything is held together with neat allen head screws except the the charging handle and the receiver cover that is done with two hex head screws.
On that note, It breaks down easier than I thought; I was sure I'd need pin punches, mallet, and a socket set. Instead all you need is the included multi-tool and an additional wrench (same size as the multi-tool but to hold one side while you turn the other). - not bad disassembly at all.
Heft and ergonomics are great; feels solid and fits like a glove. The ghost ring sights are large and clear (perfect for 50 yard shooting). The back of the sight is clearly marked with yellow graduations for windage and elevation adjustments - nicely done Hi-point.
The rails are plastic as is the protected rear peep sight (if you're looking for military grade - look away)
Build quality is strange and utility - I cant help but think of the Sten and the various other low production cost firearms that I've handled.
If it works as advertised (and I expect it will from the various flood of reviews) it will have been worth the paltry $350 compared to the various other 9mm carbines on the market.
It does however pail in comparison to the value of a Norinco M14 or the CQ M4gery (so buy one of those first) if you're lookin' for BANG for you buck (yeah... what an original punn
).Of course this is all just
until I shoot it.
