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Old 03-07-2016, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TiAgX5 View Post
The Hi Point is ok as a range/target gun.

The lack of a true slide release (hard slide pull back after mag swap to chamber round), stiff/no detent safety (quick/low light/no look operation is a roll of the dice) and poor brass ejection, firing pin does double duty as ejector (even after 400 rounds, double the 200 round Hi-Point recommended break-in), all make it a poor self defense choice.


The best customer service in the world means little if it fails to operate quick/correctly in a life or death situation, and regular FTF issues/gritty trigger feel aren't covered. And the SCCY warranty goes one better then Hi-Points, includes free replacement if lost/stolen.

Most who carry avoid guns like Hi-Points, even for range time. Those who carry and train smart, range operate the guns they carry to remain proficient. I would not want a life or death situation after operating the Hi-Point at the range (carrying the Sig 227, need a mag swap, then be yanking on the slide wondering why it's not going into battery, totally forgetting the slide release lever).

The need for a bench vise, hammer and drift punch to break down/field strip? Totally retarded.

When your life's at it's Lo-Point, you need a Hi-Point!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCNx0Ql2ZZw
Don't get me wrong - I'm not advocating for a Hi Point as a self defense weapon. Nor am I in the market for one (other than a carbine might be a fun range toy, or a KelTec Sub 2000).

Glock is my carry gun of choice. And when I can't carry that (clothing choice or where I'm going), it's my NAA mini revolver as a "better than harsh words" option.

Too bad we're all scattered around the country. It would be fun to do an X gathering at a range.
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