Posted on 01/17/2018 6:16:24 AM PST by w1n1
Hi-Point 45 ACP Carbine design is one of the most popular among gun hobbyist besides the 9mm.
Whats great about it is that its very inexpensive, constructed using polymers and alloyed metals as much as possible, resulting in a reduction of production costs and sale price. It functions via a simple direct blowback action.
My first exposure to the Hi-Point carbine was with friends plinking in the woods a while back. There are some good and bad things with the Hi-Point, here are a few, not to be the definitive guide.
The Good
Just like their pistol the Hi Point JHP 45 ACP Handgun, have fired a couple boxes and there wasnt any hiccups.
-For accuracy, we only shot at some steel plates from 25 yards with no problems. The purpose was this not only for accuracy but speed as well.
-The carbine has plenty of rail space if you wish to add lights, lasers, fore grips, etc. -Runs the same magazines as the JHP-45 pistol.
-Action is blowback and that is good enough for all of our favorite Gen-2 Subguns.
-There is a recoil buffer inside the stock that is said to help reduce the recoil.
The Bad
-Single-stack, 9-round type.
This is ok, but in todays world its about high capacity mag. We have seen an extended magazine available (ProMag) out in the market, but have yet to try it.
-Disassembly was like taking apart a rocket.
The clips, holding pins just wasnt intuitive like other guns.
-The rails are the Weaver type and that can bring up problems attaching certain accessories that are designed for Mil-Spec Picatinny systems.
Read the rest of the 45 acp carbine review and video here.
Id have done well either way, thats for sure.
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No doubt there are better rifles in 9mm and .45 cal but for the price; it really is hard to beat the Hi Point. If it’s something you will often then get one of the better and more expensive choices but for occasional use I’ll stick with my 9mm HP. I too keep hoping for a nice 25 or 30 rd mag at a reasonable price for it and the .45.
I haven’t checked on the ProMag yet. Anyone know if it’s any good?
I have one of the 45 ACP versions. It isn’t really hard to break down, once you figure out the instructions provided. It just seems strange, compared to every other firearm out there.
One of the very good things is that there is very little in the rifle to go wrong. The straight blowback action is very simple.
In fact, it is so simple that Hi-Point says that you should not clean the piece until after the first 1000 rounds. Unless, of course, you are going to store it long term, like over the winter months.
It’s a hi-point. You wanna take it apart, just shoot it.
CC
Doesnt everyone. But I cannot afford an original, and despite their high price the ones being made today seem like cheap imitations.
Remember the Ruger .44 mag semi carbine? That’s what I want. Should have bought one back in the day. grrr
Theyre not Glock or 1911 easy. After you do it a couple of times you get used to it.
I bought a Hi Point 45 ACP about a year ago. I could take the "ugly" (it sure was that) but didn't like the weight or the restricted magazine capacity.
About three months ago I unloaded it and paid double for a TNW AREO PRECISION ASR 45 16.25 bbl
that takes Glock magazines. It now wears 25-rounders. Lighter as well. Much happier with it than with the Hi Point.
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