HiPoint as a "disposable" firearm

[Ulmus]

I've been thinking about Mr. Bane's Podcast where he talked about buying "Disposable" guns for areas that aren't gun friendly.  These were enclaves that while "followed the law" for concealed carry, made loopholes that allowed them to "confiscate" and keep firearms from the rightful owner.

My mind also tied it up with New Orleans during the Katrina aftermath.  (No surprise, give the you tube vids of illegal gun confiscation)

So with this in my head I thought about the guns Mr. Bane talked about, and thought about updating it a bit.  He focused on  low price and availability with a decent ,though not neccessarily comon, caliber.  The main gun I remember him talking about was the Marakov with its unique version of the 9mm round.

Now I was thinking that for roughly $100, you could buy a new hiPoint in 9mm luger and have the advantage of a common caliber.  Also, if you wanted to pay a bit more, you could get a Hi Point in .40S&W or .45ACP.  They would be a lot bulkier than the marakov, but they pack more stopping power.

Also, if its a Katrina situation, the carbine could be helpfull and the "loss" of a HiPoint carbine might be a little easier to swallow than the loss of an AR or AK.

What do you think and what would you choose as a disposable firearm?

[ericire12]

Not $100 anymore... prices have gone up..... Approx $175-$200 now:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=411536823







*I would say $325 S&W Sigma
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/13283

[r_w]

I apply that thought to all my working guns.  I fully expect to permanently lose my CC weapon if I ever have to use it.

But it has to be RELIABLE above all. 

When I made the choice, it was a no-brainer--Glock was THE affordable duty-rated pistol.  If I had to re-do the decision today, the choice would be a lot harder.

[mudman]

 +1 used Glock police trade in.

[Kid Shelleen]

I apply that thought to all my working guns.  I fully expect to permanently lose my CC weapon if I ever have to use it.

But it has to be RELIABLE above all. 

When I made the choice, it was a no-brainer--Glock was THE affordable duty-rated pistol.  If I had to re-do the decision today, the choice would be a lot harder.

I also expect to lose my firearm if I am required to use it, however even if that turns out to be a Les Baer 1911, then so be it. At least I will have lost a dependable, reliable firearm that served the intended purpose. If I and my loved ones walk away and they take my gun into evidence because the BG took a hit, well that's OK with me. If I am here in Texas when the incident occurs, I feel certain that any firearm, used in a justifiable shooting, will eventually be returned.

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[fightingquaker13]

I also expect to lose my firearm if I am required to use it, however even if that turns out to be a Les Baer 1911, then so be it. At least I will have lost a dependable, reliable firearm that served the intended purpose. If I and my loved ones walk away and they take my gun into evidence because the BG took a hit, well that's OK with me. If I am here in Texas when the incident occurs, I feel certain that any firearm, used in a justifiable shooting, will eventually be returned.

+10000 You don't buy a car you won't drive, or a gun you won't shoot. Why in God's name did you buy the thing in first place? In the case of a pistol, its to save your ass. If it does that once, you've  more than gotten your money's worth. Why would I buy a cheap POS to preserve a safe queen from  a possible after shooting confiscation? So they could bury me with it? Do I want "He saved $800" on my tombstone? No thanks. I'll carry the best I have.
FQ13
PS ALL guns are disposable. They're just tools. When it comes to SD they are like Dixie cups, use once and discard.

[Kid Shelleen]

+10000 You don't buy a car you won't drive, or a gun you won't shoot. Why in God's name did you buy the thing in first place? In the case of a pistol, its to save your ass. If it does that once, you've  more than gotten your money's worth. Why would I buy a cheap POS to preserve a safe queen from  a possible after shooting confiscation? So they could bury me with it? Do I want "He saved $800" on my tombstone? No thanks. I'll carry the best I have.
FQ13
PS ALL guns are disposable. They're just tools. When it comes to SD they are like Dixie cups, use once and discard.

Well said.....You nailed it brother.

[dj454]

I agree the gun needs to be 100 percent reliable. I would choose a reliable but replacable gun. I have no use for the hipoint even as a throwaway. There are better throw away guns. At the range last week a guy beside me had a hipoint and out of a box of 50 ball 9mm it jammed at least 20 times. I would trust my life to a derringer first.

[Ping]

I have owned a couple of Hi-Point 9mm Carbines. Very cheap and drove tacks all day long. I would not want the pistols though. Big, bulky and the sights are horrible.

[TAB]

if I have to use my gun in SD, the last thing I'm worried about is my gun.  I really don't think I would want a gun back that I had to shoot some one with anyways.