Hi-Point vs Mech-Tech

[Mulay El Raisuli]

I'm thinking .45ACP carbine. Money being tight, I'm looking at the lower cost options. I have narrowed the choice to the Hi-Point & the Mech-Tech.

Yes, the Mech-Tech is illegal in the PRK at present, but this is all hypothetical at the moment. So, presuming that I could get a Mech-Tech, should I? Or should I go for the Hi-Point?

Having seen both now 'in the flesh' (so to speak), I like them both. Each seems to be what I seek. The Mech-Tech has the option of a collapsible stock, & doesn't have a bullet button. I'm presuming that the bullet button on the Hi-Point can be removed (when that becomes legal) & even w/o a collapsible stock, is still compact.

I guess it boils down to, which is toughest? I.E., which one is best able to be tossed into a trunk, generally neglected & yet still able to put rounds down range on a reliable basis?


The Raisuli

[dieselpower]

FFT, FTR, KIM....

... just because a pistol is a known good shooter doesn't mean turning that same pistol into a carbine gets you the same results.

The Hi-point is ugly and works every pull of the trigger, the Mech-Tech is ugly and _________ every pull of the trigger.

A.- Works just like a Glock
B.- Works nearly as good as a Glock
C.- Can work nearly as good as a Glock if you use copious amounts of lube and are mindful of maintenance.
D.- is unknown because there isn't enough data out there to trust the function of the weapon system.

[h0use]

i have a hi point carbine that has had zero problems! have shot close to 1k rounds of steel case ammo. 100% reliable

[VegasND]

I've had 1911s turned into carbines and I currently own a 4595.

For about the same money the HiPoint is a much better deal.

Get the carbine; it's a lot of fun.

[Oceanbob]

10MM over .45. Might as well have some PUNCH if you're going to shoot a carbine.

[rspar]

Are you saying a .45 doesn't have any punch?

[JagerDog]

Does the mech-tech use non-proprietary mags? Doesn't the high point require high point mags? I have an aversion to single sourced mags.

My current 45acp carbine is a Camp 45. Not worth what they cost now, but was worth what it cost when I bought it. Just MHO.

[Oceanbob]

Does the mech-tech use non-proprietary mags? Doesn't the high point require high point mags? I have an aversion to single sourced mags.

My current 45acp carbine is a Camp 45. Not worth what they cost now, but was worth what it cost when I bought it. Just MHO.

Morning..the Mech-Tech uses GLOCK magazines and with a bullet button and fixed stock (over 30 inches long here in California) she's legal.

I had a Camp 45 as well. Sold it but wish I still had it. I do have a Marlin Camp 9 that I love. (cheap fun).

[Oceanbob]

Are you saying a .45 doesn't have any punch?

A 10MM has more energy at 100 yards than a .45 has at the muzzle.

To my way of thinking a small handy carbine would be used in a SHTF situation where you have to clean out a car, most likely an old Chevy with steal doors.

[dieselpower]

FTR I have heard you can use Wilson Combat 1911 mags in the hi-point. I think you need to mod the feed lips or something. Search Youtube I think thats where I saw the video on it.

[Mulay El Raisuli]

10MM over .45. Might as well have some PUNCH if you're going to shoot a carbine.

As it happens, I'm a total fan of the .45ACP, so I won't be going 10mm.

But, you (is that you?) are shooting the Mech-Tech. I presume you put sights on the thing eventually. Are you still shooting it? Is it as rugged as everyone else is saying the Hi-Point is?

FFT, FTR, KIM....

... just because a pistol is a known good shooter doesn't mean turning that same pistol into a carbine gets you the same results.

The Hi-point is ugly and works every pull of the trigger, the Mech-Tech is ugly and _________ every pull of the trigger.

A.- Works just like a Glock
B.- Works nearly as good as a Glock
C.- Can work nearly as good as a Glock if you use copious amounts of lube and are mindful of maintenance.
D.- is unknown because there isn't enough data out there to trust the function of the weapon system.

That's the part that worries me. If I do get one, I'd be putting on a 1911 frame. I don't have any worries about that part of it. Its the reliability of the upper part that is the big unknown.

i have a hi point carbine that has had zero problems! have shot close to 1k rounds of steel case ammo. 100% reliable

THIS is what I'm looking for. The question then is yours a .45 or a 9mm?


The Raisuli

[jesusfreak4x4]

New user here, but been looking into HiPoint for quite a few years.
Where can I get a HiPoint Carbine preferably in 9 or 40.

[Some Guy]

New user here, but been looking into HiPoint for quite a few years.
Where can I get a HiPoint Carbine preferably in 9 or 40.

DDs Ranch usually has a few with bullet buttons.

[h0use]

turners has them in stock. 299 for the 9mm. 40cal and 45acp a little bit more

[Mr.Hipp]

I made a couple 10 round mags outa 1911 mags... They work better than the hi point 9-rounder it came with. I put a sig laser/light on it. Went back to irons recently red dot kept unzeroing itself.

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