Talk me out of a Hi Point C9

[Icypu]

Its a direct blowback. In my opinion i'd save my money since I dont like direct blowback pistols. It has a really top heavy balance.

Why not buy the FMK pistol with the bill of rights, its equally cheap!

http://www.fmkfirearms.com/index.html

[mincoda]

Hey if it floats your boat then get it. Since you have already shot one and liked it go for it. If you shoot regularly you will easily spend $150 on ammo.

[Noah3683]

it's ugly as sin..... I mean other than that I got nothin and I'm more about function over form so.........

[mchava]

my first handgun was a c9 and guess what I still have it. Why you ask, because it a inexpensive gun that I can let friends that are first time shooters shot it and don't have to worry if it drops or gets a scratch. Since its a 9m its cheap to feed. I say get one, good gun to go out and have fun with friends.

[KandyRedCoi]

Its a direct blowback. In my opinion i'd save my money since I dont like direct blowback pistols. It has a really top heavy balance.

Why not buy the FMK pistol with the bill of rights, its equally cheap!

http://www.fmkfirearms.com/index.html

we have to start another thread for this pistol, ive only heard about one other time and have never shot one

theres a member who is offering me a C9...if all works out...its about to happen C9 here I come

[Hallz]

We have one,...at first I was not thrilled. However, I got use to it and it takes the abuse and no issues even on 200 + round shooting days.
Along with Springfield, S&W's, Rugers, Kimber's we have 3 Hi Points. The only issue I have had was with one of my XD's. Most have 1000+ rounds them all.

You can't beat the value on any of the Hi Points. I have out shot many "Hi Quality" guns with my cheap ugly HP's.

That being said, you can pick up service trade in Glocks aND xd'S for as low as $350 with night sights. My opinion is to go this route if you plan to accessorise it or CC.
Otherwise pick up the C9 and a bunch of ammo, break in the triger and get familiar with it.

[KandyRedCoi]

no CC no accessories, just a cheap 9mm to shoot

[PEZHEAD265]

I wouldn't talk anyone out of buying a gun. Any gun. Except a Jennings. Friends don't let friends (or even perfect strangers) buy a Jennings.

Funny thing though is the gun that prompted all these test for the DOJ Roster passed.LOL

[KandyRedCoi]

yup...i have a PA HP22A ... love that little bugger ... even shot a box of stingers out of em...not a hiccup...might need new Recoil Spring tho...that thing gets hundreds of rounds at almost every range trip...

[drifter2be]

Yeah, I would try other guns before you decide. It depends on the applications you have in mind for it. But, I had one and it was fine until I took it completely apart and tried to put it back together again; I messed it up and sold it.

I am actually looking into getting a .40 caliber hi-point - 200 bucks new

Good luck with that, last time I checked they aren't on the roster, and I doubt any FFL is going to bother doing an SSE on a 200 dollar gun. I know this because I had the curious itch to try a hi-point but I already have a good 9mm, so I figured I would try the 40 or 45. Only the 9 and 380 are on the roster when I checked 2 weeks ago.

[Lead Waster]

If you like it, buy it!

Honestly, the gun is the cheapest part of shooting. Ammo, range time, "accessories" ... it will all add up over time. Might as well shoot something you like, be it a Hi-Point or a Hi-Power.

[KandyRedCoi]

Good luck with that, last time I checked they aren't on the roster, and I doubt any FFL is going to bother doing an SSE on a 200 dollar gun. I know this because I had the curious itch to try a hi-point but I already have a good 9mm, so I figured I would try the 40 or 45. Only the 9 and 380 are on the roster when I checked 2 weeks ago.

iirc the .40 and .45 were DOJ at one point...coulda sworn i saw it on a Turners Ad a while back ??? but im not sure

[morfeeis]

Good luck with that, last time I checked they aren't on the roster, and I doubt any FFL is going to bother doing an SSE on a 200 dollar gun. I know this because I had the curious itch to try a hi-point but I already have a good 9mm, so I figured I would try the 40 or 45. Only the 9 and 380 are on the roster when I checked 2 weeks ago.

I don't think you can SSE a hipoint as all of their guns have the barrel welded to the frame......

[KandyRedCoi]

lulz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiwMR0HQGRo

http://youtu.be/6TlXiK-g-HU

[KandyRedCoi]

well, started a DROS on one last week, i pick up on the 24th, courtesy of another CG'er...i cant wait to pop off some 9mm...pics and range report will soon follow