Addendem to "HiPoint as Disposable Firearm"

[dipisc]

Hello to all;

     I have tried to find a HiPoint  .40 S$W carbine around my area and and none to be found in Dealer shops. I did e-mail the National Distributor of the carbines and he stated that HiPoint is planning/wanting to have more 9's and .40's made in 2010.

     Tha purpose of the purchases is to have a Rifle and Pistol in the same caliber to carry  IF  the need in an emergency/event happens - with out the need to worry about caring 2 different caliber's of ammo.

     One of my Nephews has a 9mm Carbine and love's it. I guess I'll have to get a 9mm Carbine also. Since he is married w/children - he hit's me up for ammo from time to time. I guess we will just have 1 or 2 more reloading parties in the future, but then also he has short hands  and  deep pockets ( LOL ).

[Ping]

Rob Pincus and I had discussed Hi-Points. He opened my eyes at different aspects of the firearm. I owned one and it was very accurate and dependable. If you want to buy one, buy one. I was happy with mine but would rather have the .40 SW Version. Got rid of almost all of my 9mm's and went to a higher caliber. Not cheap, but I think it was a good decision. The Hi-Point I sold was gone in a matter of hours. For the price, they are awesome. But I wonder what would happen after several 100 or several 1,000 rounds were sent down range? I would still like to purchase one in .40 Smith and Wesson. My 9mm was a tack driver. 

[ericire12]

Rob Pincus and I had discussed Hi-Points. He opened my eyes at different aspects of the firearm. I owned one and it was very accurate and dependable. If you want to buy one, buy one. I was happy with mine but would rather have the .40 SW Version. Got rid of almost all of my 9mm's and went to a higher caliber. Not cheap, but I think it was a good decision. The Hi-Point I sold was gone in a matter of hours. For the price, they are awesome. But I wonder what would happen after several 100 or several 1,000 rounds were sent down range? I would still like to purchase one in .40 Smith and Wesson. My 9mm was a tack driver. 

Haz has a high volume of ammo through his, and he is a big supporter of Hi-Point........ I think the biggest draw back is their limited capacity.

[shooter32]

Haz has a high volume of ammo through his, and he is a big supporter of Hi-Point........ I think the biggest draw back is their limited capacity.

I have one also, 9mm and have never had any problems.

+1 on the limited capacity.

[tombogan03884]

It is great for a low income person who wants to protect themselves.
Like the so called "Saturday night specials"

[Sponsor]

[PegLeg45]

Hello to all;

     I have tried to find a HiPoint  .40 S$W carbine around my area and and none to be found in Dealer shops. I did e-mail the National Distributor of the carbines and he stated that HiPoint is planning/wanting to have more 9's and .40's made in 2010.

     Tha purpose of the purchases is to have a Rifle and Pistol in the same caliber to carry  IF  the need in an emergency/event happens - with out the need to worry about caring 2 different caliber's of ammo.

     One of my Nephews has a 9mm Carbine and love's it. I guess I'll have to get a 9mm Carbine also. Since he is married w/children - he hit's me up for ammo from time to time. I guess we will just have 1 or 2 more reloading parties in the future, but then also he has short hands  and  deep pockets ( LOL ).

Solid idea, IMHO.

I have friend who is a LEO for a small town police department and their issued duty pistol is the Glock 22 (.40 S&W). He wanted a backup weapon that would augment his duty pistol, so he was approved to privately purchase a Kel-Tec rifle in .40 S&W. It uses the same magazines as his duty gun, and he keeps it folded in his duty bag on the front seat.

Do Hi-Point rifles use the same mags as the pistols?
That would be a bonus, to own one of each in the same calibers.

[shooter32]

Do Hi-Point rifles use the same mags as the pistols?
That would be a bonus, to own one of each in the same calibers.

Nope.

[Hazcat]

Solid idea, IMHO.

I have friend who is a LEO for a small town police department and their issued duty pistol is the Glock 22 (.40 S&W). He wanted a backup weapon that would augment his duty pistol, so he was approved to privately purchase a Kel-Tec rifle in .40 S&W. It uses the same magazines as his duty gun, and he keeps it folded in his duty bag on the front seat.

Do Hi-Point rifles use the same mags as the pistols?
That would be a bonus, to own one of each in the same calibers.

No, Hi Point rifles do not use the same mags as the pistols.  One DUMB move if you ask me.

[PegLeg45]

No, Hi Point rifles do not use the same mags as the pistols.  One DUMB move if you ask me.

Thanks, Haz........I had wondered.....looks like it would have been a simple choice when designing them. Might have even boosted sales for the very reason dipisc posted about.

[Hazcat]

Thanks, Haz........I had wondered.....looks like it would have been a simple choice when designing them. Might have even boosted sales for the very reason dipisc posted about.

I would have bought a carbine long ago if they would take same mag as the hand gun and if they had higher cap ones, too.