Anyone have experience/opinions on Hi Point firearms?

[moels]

Awhile back I purchased a Hi Point .40s&w Carbine for some fun inexpensive shooting. I have only put about 150 rounds through it, but I absolutely love it. Today I purchased the Hi-Point Model JCP.40S&W Pistol. The 10 round clips are interchangeable and the guns are very inexpensive. I pick the pistol up on Monday evening and will probably test it out on Tuesday. This Brand uses all American parts and the price was too good to pass up.

I know it's an inexpensive brand, I just want to know the opinions of others who may have experience with them.

[Breecher_7]

They are what they are. Dont expect miracles. For the money you paid, its gonna fire the bullet. Just fine for plinking but I wouldnt "rely" on it for anything.

CHeap fun, as you stated above.

[Reverend Cooper]

they are alot better than they used to be,other than some jamming issues thats all i have seen or heard,it is what it is. i have seen way more exp. guns have the same failure/issues. I think it will be good for what your gonna need it for

[moels]

I have been reading basically the same stuff about jamming and so forth. Some say they jam up, others say never a problem. I guess we"ll see how it goes. Under $200 price tag for this hopefully turns out to be a real good buy.

http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hand...oint_40sw.html

[Rocket Power]

People that have them seem to like them. I have heard good things about the carbine, and ATI make a stock to make it look like a Beretta(sp?) Storm.

[PonyKiller87]

I bought mine about a year ago now and it works great. Ive put about 200 rounds through it so far and it hasn't jammed yet. For the money I can't complain, but eventualy I would like to step up to either a bereta or SA.

[moels]

Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it.

[Reverend Cooper]

really making sure its oiled and running good ammo in a weapon works wonders

[moels]

So I got my .40 yesterday and couldn't get to the range with it yet. ( had some things to do at the school for my boys. ) But I did have time to putz with it and do something I saw on the Hi-Point forums. Turned out ok for a quickie job. I will give it a better finish when I have some more time. Let me know what you think.

Here is a pic out of the box:


Here is the pic after polishing the slide:


And another:

[07ROUSHSTG3]

i have a hi-point 9mm and for plinking it works great.

[USMARINE1108]

I've also heard good things about the carbines. I've thought about picking one up, but will most likely build something on a AR platform in 9mm, or if the market ever picks up, 45ACP.

I'm interested in a report after a couple thousand rounds, so you better get shooting!