What is wrong with high point guns?

Q: Why does Hi-Point Firearms have a bad name? A: They are actually headquartered and manufacture near where I live. – Gun “snobs” and enthusiasts don’t like that they’re incredibly inexpensive, but they’re also cheaply made guns, using imprecise methods to manufacture them, with poor finishes, and are really heavy.

Are Hi-Point pistols junk?

Are Hi-Point pistols really that bad? No, HiPoints are not “Bad”. They are a lot like a Timex… They are cheap, but reliable, and they take a licking, and keep on ticking, with a warranty that backs up that promise.

Are Hi-Point pistols any good?

The fact that, if you do shoot it, it’s a good and very shootable gun is a bonus. Either way, if you feel you absolutely need a gun but can’t justify the price of a Taurus or Glock, then this isn’t a bad choice by any stretch. Final Score for the Hi-Point is 3 out of 5.

What caliber is a high point?

The Hi-Point carbine is a series of pistol-caliber carbines manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms chambered for 9×19mm Parabellum, . 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, . 45 ACP and . 380 ACP.

Is a Glock better than a hi point?

Glock won hands down, mostly because the Hi Point jammed on every attempted shot, most of which failed to fire. …

Is the Hi Point 9mm a good gun?

For those people who don’t have better options and are short on cash, Hi-Point’s C9 might be a lifesaver. You can’t go wrong with a reliable 8+1 9mm, plus you get a decent Galco holster right with the gun. Further, the C9 is so inexpensive you’ll have plenty of money left over to buy practice ammo.

Can you dry fire a Hi Point?

For rimfire handguns, dry-firing with an empty chamber can damage the firing pin and even the chamber because the firing pin strikes the chamber. For centerfire handguns, it’s generally okay but the cost of dummy rounds is so low that it’s silly not to use them.

Who owns Hi-Point guns?

Mike Strassell
Hi-Point Firearms

Type	Private
Headquarters	Mansfield, Ohio , U.S.
Key people	President: Mike Strassell
Products	Pistols, carbines
Parent	Strassell’s Machine, Inc.

Does Smith and Wesson make Hi-Point Firearms?

Hi-Point 40SW-B, Semi-Automatic, . 40 Smith & Wesson, 4.5″ Barrel, 10+1 Rounds – 645144, Semi-Automatic at Sportsman’s Guide.

Are Hi-Point guns cheap?

Hi-Point 9mms may be cheap, but they’ll get the job done. When it comes to semi-automatic polymer frame firearms, there is one name that makes most shooters wince when they hear it. These guns are dirt cheap and it shows. These guns may not have the nicest fit and finish.