HI-POINT Carbine(9mm) Range Report

[punkrockboy]

So I got my Hi-point 9mm Carbine (bought for me for christmas by my brothers old lady) and took it out to the range today.
Here are a couple of pics of it ( I threw on a cheapo BSA red dot)

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My first impression is the gun feels quite comfortable, very light and easy to hold. It is also not nearly as ugly as I would have thought(the old ones without the railed stock are pretty ugly IMHO)
First things first, I got the red-dot somewhat zeroed, then tried shooting a few groups.
I was shooting at 50 meters, off of a bag, , both 147 gr american eagle and some Federal 115 gr (I owe you a box Petrak )
Both types of ammo, averaged around 4 inches at 50m , with the best group of the day right around 2 inches.(this was the best one

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A couple more

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Last thing I did was set up a couple of cans to shoot standing offhand at 50m. I was able to hit the popcan 4 out of 5 times at 50m.
Overall, I am quite happy with this gun, very fun little carbine, will be cheap to load for,and the recoil feels no different to me than a 22, so the wife may even enjoy coming out shooting sometime.

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Thanks for the range report. That looks like a fun little gun.

 

[lucky72]

thanks for sharing.

 

[Mozzer]

Got mine in the mail today from Kodiak Outpost....looking forward to the weekend as wife's away so no complaining about range time...

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Is there any reason you can't shoot reloads with inexpensive plated bullets through it?

 

[Barry F]

Is there any reason you can't shoot reloads with inexpensive plated bullets through it?

Absolutely you can handload for it,the OP said he will be. That is all I will be shooting in the one my woman got me for christmas!

 

[RedDuc]

Nice carbine....

But honestly, WTH???? How'd that happen

So I got my Hi-point 9mm Carbine (bought for me for christmas by my brothers old lady).

 

[Outcast]

Is it just the short barrel that makes this restricted, or is it the action that has been classified as restricted? It would be nice to have a non-restricted 9mm.

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Is it just the short barrel that makes this restricted, or is it the action that has been classified as restricted? It would be nice to have a non-restricted 9mm.

It's the short barrel.

 

[modernworrior]

what do you guys think of the 40 cal version ? epps has them in stock i was thinking of picking it up.

 

[Outcast]

It's the short barrel.

Well it would be nice to have that extra 2 inches for the non- restricted, or do they have a non-restricted version I don't know about???

 

[Grizzlypeg]

They don't have a non restricted version. They are working furiously to keep up with orders for the restricted carbine, so they have no time or inclination to produce a longer rifle for the Canadians. The barrel is not removable without destroying the firearm, so re-barreling isn't an option. It would have to be produced that way from the factory.

 

[heavenIsAlie]

the price makes these so tempting, but damn do they look ugly (imo)

 

[Barry F]

what do you guys think of the 40 cal version ? epps has them in stock i was thinking of picking it up.

They are just as good as the 9 mm. I can't wait till someone has the 45acp in stock. I will be getting one of those for sure...

 

[punkrockboy]

I actually kinda like the look, its different. For the price, there is nothing even close. I should add to my review, not a single jam, 100 percent reliable!

 

[Shakyshooter]

Nice carbine....

But honestly, WTH???? How'd that happen

thats what i was wondering.... jj of course...

Thanks for the range report

 

[luke s]

They are just as good as the 9 mm. I can't wait till someone has the 45acp in stock. I will be getting one of those for sure...

I got to handle one of the .40's at epps. Relatively light but the plastic is super cheap looking/feeling. They said they have the 0.45's on order, so ill wait and get that one most likely (assuming the 9 rd pistol mags fit in them!)

 

[punkrockboy]

thats what i was wondering.... jj of course...

Thanks for the range report

HA... My brothers old lady bought him and I both Hi-Points for christmas!

 

[Barry F]

HA... My brothers old lady bought him and I both Hi-Points for christmas!

And that makes 4 that she has bought me!

 

[Beater]

hey, what mags do they use? there own, or ??