If you were to buy a Hi-point carbine..... Which is your desired caliber between 9mm and .40 S&W... and why?

I would say 9mm. Cheaper ammo

I would say 9mm. Cheaper ammo

 

I agree -- 9mm is the better choice IMO.

I have the 995TS and it's a fun little gun for the money. I have a standing order for the .45ACP, but am told I won't see it until Decemeber.

I'd go 40 myself. I like 40 better as a defence round and I already have 2 guns in 40, I'd rather not open up another caliber.

I would say it depends.... do you want another caliber? what else do you have?

 

Personally, I would choose it in a 9mm. Cheap to shoot, less recoil.

The ballistics of a 9mm are more improved by the longer barrel of a carbine than 40S&W or 45ACP.

 

http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/

While this is on topic, for anybody that has the 9mm hi point carbine......do you like it? I would like to get a Cx4 but they are quite expensive. I have heard that these carbines are decent for the money.

While this is on topic, for anybody that has the 9mm hi point carbine......do you like it? I would like to get a Cx4 but they are quite expensive. I have heard that these carbines are decent for the money.

 

I have one in 9mm and they are fine for the money. Also, you get lifetime warranty. It's plain fugly. Some would call it a gangsta carbine:icon_lol:

 

The original stock is the cheesiest plastic ever w/ visible knife marks after molding! I put a ATI stock on it that makes it a poor man's CX4 look-alike. The bolt was a rough looking hex-head from a hardware store! I changed that to an aluminum one. Also, replaced the plastic trigger with aluminum w/ holes ... not a work of art, but now I am not too ashamed of showing it ... I maybe be selling it though, novelty worn off! pics soon.

I recently saw one of these at Colliers Mills. Some jackass had it and was shooting it at the range there (definitely a no no, as it's a rimfire and shotgun range.

 

It looked cool from a far, had a nice sound to it but I think after hearing Radek's mini review, I would go with the storm. They can be bought for $650 pre-loved and in almost like new condition. I have no idea what the hi points go for.

I was looking for a 9mm carbine and my options where Kel-Tecs, Cx4's, and Hi-Points. I choose the Cx4 for a few reasons: reliability, mag compatability, accesories, and it's a Beretta.

But the Hi-Point would get the job done. The choice is yours, choose wisely!

In every purchase I make firearm wise, I buy quality.

 

The last thing I want is a cheap gun that may or may not work. Not saying hi point is cheap or shotty but I like the odds with the beretta better.

 

Just read a story on another forum about 3 woman getting atacked by dogs. Guy #1 uses walther 9mm, jams after 1st shot. Guy #2, comes out with another gun (unknown make) and kills rest of dogs. Just saying.....

Or you could go down a different route. The Ruger Police Carbine is no longer made, but it shows up for sale on GunBroker all the time. I sold my Beretta Storm because I liked the Ruger better.

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=189830660

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=189277106

If that they made that Ruger today and it took the SR9 magazines, I'd get one!

If that they made that Ruger today and it took the SR9 magazines, I'd get one!

You could buy a P95 to go with he PC9

but now I am not too ashamed of showing it ...

 

lol at "TOO" ashamed to show it..

That ruger is pretty sweet and the price is right. Im still leaning towards the CX4 though.

That ruger is pretty sweet and the price is right. Im still leaning towards the CX4 though.

 

If you were ever thinking about a rifle that you could throw in the back of a truck and use under any condition, the Ruger fits the bill a little better IMO. If you want a range gun that is more tactical looking, the Beretta fits it better. Either would work well for home defense. I find that the small peep sights on the Beretta allow for more accurate long range shooting. The ghost ring on my Ruger is bigger and allows for quicker target acquisition. If you put both on a bench rest, I don't know which would win. You should buy based on your needs.