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Morley

Morley

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Hey all.

I did some reading up on the Hi Point line of pistols. Soem people are not what you would call a fan of this company at all. But there seems to be alot more who are.

I just purchased a .45ACP from Kodiak. I can't wait to get it. When I get a chance to check it out at the range, I will be hoefully jumping on the band wagon, raving how great my 250.00 gun is.

~Morley
 
USA vs China...

Sounds like a Rocky sequal.

But you are quite right there. I have the Norinco M213. I must say that I am quite pleased with the Norc though, except for the fact that the ejector fell out of it.

Like I said, we'll see how it goes. I didn't know that the ammo would be close to double cost though. No cowboy moments with this one!

~Morley
 
Some people are just haters and if you're not blowing a months wages on your gun then it's junk in their eyes. If it goes bang and puts a smile on your face then it's good enough in my eyes.
 
bigdaddyeo said:
Some people are just haters and if you're not blowing a months wages on your gun then it's junk in their eyes. If it goes bang and puts a smile on your face then it's good enough in my eyes.
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Very true! I have quite a bit of " rethink " over the year. Fair price for a good reliable piece is what we want, this won't change, I didn't like Norinco before but I think different way now, they offer good value so as the Hi-point, I won't say made in China is worse than the State, infact most of my gear ordered from LL.Bean and Cabelas were made in China, I don't care where they were made as long as it go bang everytime you pull the trigger.

Trigun
 
wherermykeys said:
Do you guys really still think like this?? I mean, its 2010...almost everything you buy from your iPod to your Camaro is made either entirely in Asia or from parts made in Asia.
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I don't have a Camaro........:p Yes I agree that lots of our products are made from chinese parts but I will go out of my way to purchase North American made products. It would be nice to keep some industry in N.A. instead of shipping it all overseas.

Back to topic at hand... I would take a Hi-Point over say a Norinco... but would probably not want either...
 
bollox said:
We might not say this when they try and invade us...
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They have no reason to invade us. What would be the point? They already have taken much of the manufacturing jobs. Resources? Hell they just buy them up. They have more then enough American dollars to unload.

As far as the Highpoint. It is designed a certain way for a purpose and is suitable for that purpose. But it would not be my choice as a gun for "target practice", since that is all we can use them for.
 
Morley said:
Hey all.

I did some reading up on the Hi Point line of pistols. Soem people are not what you would call a fan of this company at all. But there seems to be alot more who are.

I just purchased a .45ACP from Kodiak. I can't wait to get it. When I get a chance to check it out at the range, I will be hoefully jumping on the band wagon, raving how great my 250.00 gun is.

~Morley
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let us know how it goes! I just applied for my RPAL and when it comes through I plan on getting one just like yours... I've read many good things about them! :)
 
I have one in 45 ACP Yes it is a $250 pistol yes it is heavy due to the blow back action but with the included / upgraded rear apperature sight it is just as accurate as my CZ 85 (9mm). Would I consider it as good a firearm as the CZ no but it shoots every pull of the trigger and for the price I find it a better deal than the Norinco 1911 copy of which I had and did compare it to. The only down fall I can see with the HI_POINT at this time is the possibility of the polymer(plastic) frame cracking at the rear due to the spring pressure for the striker ( READ THIS AS SLIDE BATTERING FOR LACK OF A BETTER TERM) But $250 dollars put through 1k of ammo for trigger time and be happy. I would probaly try one in 40 next just to compare the 2
 
Got it.

Just got the .45 in the mail yesterday. Man, that thing is heavy! I will be heading out to the range on Sunday, so I will let you all know how that goes, when the time comes.

~Morley
 
Here it is..

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Yes, it is heavy. But not heavy enough to sway off target. It took a litle tweaking the rear sight, but that was all too easy. You can adjust windage and elevation on this gun. Within 10 shots, I had her dialed in.

I was suprised with the recoil. Not much more than my 9mm. I expected more.

I sent 75 rounds of Sellier and Bellot to their graves today. Not one single problem. Fed and tossed great with every round.

The things that I don't like about the pistol are:

1. Magazines. You're going to pay 60 bucks for a couple spare mags. Why? Because you're Canadian. Americans can order them directly from Hi Point for $18 SHIPPED

2. Canadian mark up. Hi Point website lists them for $186.00USD

3. Quite possibly the hardest hit on this 250.00 toy. Hi Point offers a no questions asked lifetime warranty. Did I mention that only applies if you live in the states? At least Kodiak Outfitters has most of the parts anyone would need in stock.

Summed up....

The Hi Point JHP .45ACP gets my seal of approval regarding price, trigger feel and accuracy. You want a .45 and don't have big bucks kicking around? Get one of these while you can.

~Morley
 
Hi-Point has a smaller version that is 2 tone and chambered for .380, I would be all over that in a second but the barrel makes it prohib up here. depressing.
 
B said:
Move to the US, you won't have anything to whine about. God forbid a dealer make a modest profit.
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I don't think he's referring to the dealers mark-up, more the costs associated with importation that have been thrust upon us.

The hi point looks like it would be more effective as a hammer than a handgun.
 
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