Posted on 03/31/2020 10:17:48 AM PDT by w1n1
When Winchester produced its famous 1873 lever-action rifles and carbines, Colt wasted no time in chambering its single-action Army revolver in Winchester’s calibers from .44-40 down to .32-20. There are times when the quick handling and easy portability of a handgun is of paramount importance for self defense, but when faced with dire threats cowboys knew it was much better to have a repeating rifle. A handgun and longarm in the same caliber was a winner on the American frontier.
From a self-defense standpoint, today’s shooters can find a practical, cost-effective, modern parallel to the 19th century Colt/Winchester pairing in Hi-Point carbines and pistols. Hi-Points are chambered in popular pistol cartridges such as .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 9mm Luger and soon .380 ACP, and the .40 S&W and .45 ACP model carbines and pistols even share a common magazine. I tested a model 995ts carbine and C9 pistol chambered in 9mm and was favorably impressed.
It is known that you can get a Colt Defender pistol and Model 6951 AR-15 type carbine in 9mm; however, this combination will cost you about $2,000. The Hi-Points I tested cost less than $500! That puts Hi-Points into a unique niche as the least expensive centerfire firearms on the market. There is a lot more to the differences between Colts and Hi-Points than price, so to narrow the focus of the discussion, I will evaluate the Hi-Points as personal home-defense firearms. In this respect, based on my testing, Hi-Points represent an exceptional value. Read the rest of Hi-Point 995TS.
Made in America which is nice. Buy American made.
My good friend - ex military/contractor loves his Hi Point carbine. Says it’s his favorite rifle. Go figure.
a very good carbine, i should have bought a 9mm, 40sw and 45 when they were $135
Is there a COVID connection here that I’m missing? If not, why post this stuff?
(yes, /s)
I scored one a few weeks ago when helping a friend buy a gun-—It was $219 and 10MM version. I have yet to shoot it, but i shot my friend’s .45 and it was nice and accurate as all get out.
[Is there a COVID connection here that I’m missing? If not, why post this stuff?
(yes, /s)]
butt ugly but works like a hose. lifetime guarantee.
You spent so much on toilet paper that you now can't afford a proper carbine.
Everybody knocks them, but usually those who have never had one or fired it a lot.
If I was ever stranded on a deserted island with my choice of a single semi-auto handgun I’d go with my Hi-point in .45 hands down. It’s ugly as sin, heavy as hell, but it never fails to fire, even after its been abused terribly. It just plain works, and for me that’s the winner in the semi-auto category.
10mm? nice!
Yup-—when I went to the gun store that was the last one they had-—$219. I wanted the .45 but this was all they had-—I said “I’ll take it”.
Glad I did everyone is stating better to have the higher speed for the longer distance accuracy?
Here’s the link:
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-carbines/hi-point-10mm-carbine.php
is that a brick in your pocket? or a hi point? /s
You do need a backpack to carry though.
for ammo?
It’s a full sized piece.
But if it works you can't beat the price.
Isn’t FreeCovid a wholly-owned subsidiary, proprietor James Thompson?
LOL...Home and TP Defense has never been more important! I’ve also got my stock of Purell covered.
i prefer the Keltec Sub-2000, more compact when required
https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearms/rifles/sub2000/
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