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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #30 on: September 05, 2008, 11:44:22 PM »
True ... the High Point has had better reviews than a SR9 and it looks better than a Glock.  I still have issues (I will get some counseling) shooting something that ugly. 

I would recommend saving your money and buying a "gently" used SIG or Beretta. 
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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #31 on: September 06, 2008, 01:56:02 AM »
I heard years ago that several police departments used the Hi-Point Carbine but can't confirm it. If true that gives them more credibility. There's an aftermarket stock by ATI that makes it look more like a Beretta Cx4 Storm.
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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #32 on: September 06, 2008, 09:16:01 AM »
I have fired that carbine a few times- a guy I know has one. It's not bad...rough as hell...seems like it's got nuts and bolts hanging out all over the place, but it's fun, cheap, and always goes bang.
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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #33 on: September 06, 2008, 04:32:57 PM »
And the ATI stock makes it into something you aren't embarrassed to be seen with.  ;D
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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #34 on: September 07, 2008, 01:48:11 PM »
I owned a Hi-point 9mm for about 12 years...just sold it last year to a friend of mine that wanted a plinker. I paid $109 for it in '95. It was a great plinker...but I would not carry it with a round chambered (came with a big orange sticker on it warning against it). The one I had was single-action and a sharp blow would cause the sear to release the striker. I don't know if they have changed their design since then. Mine didn't have adjustable sights or last round hold-open...the new ones do.
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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #35 on: September 07, 2008, 06:37:13 PM »
Quote from: jumbofrank on September 06, 2008, 04:32:57 PM
And the ATI stock makes it into something you aren't embarrassed to be seen with.  ;D

I dated a couple of girls once-upon-a-time that I said the same thing about.   ;)

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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #36 on: September 08, 2008, 06:38:03 AM »
Quote from: Ron J on September 07, 2008, 06:37:13 PM
I dated a couple of girls once-upon-a-time that I said the same thing about.   ;)


Ouch!
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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #37 on: September 08, 2008, 01:13:08 PM »
Looks aren't everything.

None of my girlfriends have been a perfect 10, but I had two 3s and a 4. Does that count?
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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #38 on: September 08, 2008, 07:01:42 PM »
"Went home with a 10 at 2. Woke up with a 2 at 10".- SorryIdon'trememberwhowrotethis.

Out of the last 350 folks coming through the NC Concealed Carry Course I assist with, I recall no function problems from the Hi Point armed students. I do recall numerous alibis from the high dollar guns. The company owner has stopped making remarks about the Hi Point pistols. Klunky but reliable, and accurate enough.

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Re: Inexpensive 9mm plinker, any suggestions?
« Reply #39 on: September 10, 2008, 08:35:36 PM »
FNP-9

Might even find some with night sites at no cost still out there.
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