Hi-point .

Question
Greetings,
My name is Damon Williams and I have a hi-point .45acp and the hi-point 9mm. When I initially purchased them I knew nothing of them. Save for the fact that i couldn't beat the price. I was looking for a car gun as well as a home defense gun. As I already had a bersa as my main carry gun. why when I mention the hi-point everyone slams them. saying they are junk and worthless. The 45acp has NEVER jammed and ive put close to 1000 rounds through it. The 9mm jammed in its first few magazines and has not since. Yes they are heavy/bulky. This actually aids me in controlling the recoil. So what is the real verdict on the hi-point firearms?

Answer
Damon,

Unfortunately, some people do not believe there is such a thing as a 'reliable and inexpensive' handgun.  When they see a price tag that is pretty low they automatically think 'junk'.

Fortunately this is not the case with Hi-Point.  This gun was designed specifically as a low cost, reliable handgun for people on a budget.  

Now I will be the first to say that these guns are not pretty.  They are bulky, basic and lack some features that more expensive gun might have.  But, having said that, in my experience which is supported by others I know, these guns are very reliable.

They are also as accurate as other handguns in the $500-$600 price range.  The felt recoil is generally less because of the weight of the gun which makes accurate shooting a little easier, particularly in a .45 caliber.

In short, the Hi Point is a great gun at a great price.  I will not win any beauty contests and it is heavy, but I would put it next to a Glock or a Springfield XD any day in terms of accuracy and reliability.

Hope this helps you out...

Doug