New Hi-Point Carbines in 22LR

[ericire12]

http://www.ammoland.com/2009/09/24/hi-point-22lr-carbines-are-firearm-bargains/

Dayton, OH, --(AmmoLand.com)- MKS Supply, Inc. Hi-Point Carbines, one of the best firearm bargains available in today’s market, debuts new models and calibers.

Incredibly affordable at only $249 to $299 depending on sighting system, Hi-Point Carbines are not to be underestimated just because they do NOT cost $800.00.

For a price under most .22LR rifles nowadays, the Hi-Point Carbine is a serious firearm and very affordable for most gun owners.

Hi-Points Carbines are a bit wild looking but then again check out the many multi-thousand dollar rifles and carbines in today’s market covered with so much Picatinny railing they feel like handful of razor blades, and, Hi-Points do have handy top-side and forearm bottom Picatinny rails, and that’s more than enough for a quick reaction carbine.

We digress, but that’s fun too….

Currently
Hi-Points come chambered in 9mm Luger and .40 S&W calibers. It is reasonable to expect to pick up an extra 100-250 feet per second of velocity and obviously more energy over handguns chambered in these loads from Hi-Point carbines thanks to the longer barrel compared to hndguns of the same caliber; especially if using +P loads.

Hi-Point Carbines are employed by police departments world-wide. Compact, light in weight, reliable, accurate and did we mention affordable, these handy robust carbines can sling lead with their same size but much more expensive counter-parts all day long.

The robust all weather black molded polymer skeletonized stock is both tough and light in weight. Additionally the forearm offers an excellent grabby surface regardless of time of year, conditions or whether the user is wearing gloves, mitts or is bare handed.

The simple blow back design reliably feeds ammunition from the compact single stack 10-round magazine which also fits the Hi-Point series of affordable same caliber semi-auto pistols. When the last round is fired the bolt locks to the rear for a rapid reload.

Model 995TS shown with optional $24.99 (MSRP) folding hand grip.

Models/Sights/MSRP prices for the 9mm; the .40 caliber will be about $25.00 more for each model listed below. Also the first 9 in each model listed below represents a 9mm. The model number for ordering the .40 caliber will replace the first 9 with the number 40.

    * 995TS, adjustable ghost ring iron sight, $249.00
    * 995TS4X with 4X optical scope, $282.00
    * 995TSRD with B.S.A. brand red dot sight, $282.00
    * 995TSLZ with laser sight $299.00

[Hazcat]

They don't have them listed on their own site yet!  I wonder if SOG will have them anytime soon.

[shooter32]

I bet it'll run like a champ!

[2HOW]

I would love one in .45 or .40

[fightingquaker13]

I would love one in .45 or .40

And the earth stood still! I agree with 2How. As much as I am generally anti-pistol calber carbines and have been skeptical of high point, I have been coming around on both subjects. Plus, as the review said, did you notice the price? If it goes bang every time and will hit minute of pie plate at 50 yards and give a good group at 15 rapid fire I would give one in .45 a long hard look.
FQ13

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[Hazcat]

They have them in .40.  SOG sells the basic for 159 and with 30mm red dot for 179.

They need to bring out a bull pup.

[fightingquaker13]

They have them in .40.  SOG sells the basic for 159 and with 30mm red dot for 179.

They need to bring out a bull pup.

I know you have one Haz. What is your accuracy and reliability like?
Thanks
FQ13

[Hazcat]

Actually I don't!  I keep looking at the 9mm but zero cash flow right now.  The only draw back is 10 round mags and they don't switch between hand gun and carbine.

[2HOW]

You have to be a little careful when choosing ammo for a pistol cartridge rifle. If it adds too much velocity the round may come apart prematurely. Kinda like premature jacketlosey.  I have researched these carbines alot and the reliability is flawless from what I can find, blow back operation. Only drawback is hi-cap mags, I don't believe there are any available .

[billt]

A lot of people make fun of these rifles. But from a cost to performance standpoint, they in fact are hard to beat for putting a lot of lead downrange in a fun way.  Bill T.