Cleaning My Hi Point C-9 - The Firearms Forum

Rhuga · 05-01-2012, 06:49 PM

Well I did it. I was trying to clean this gun and wouldn't you know the firing pin assembly came out and went all over the place from the springs. I found the two springs. But, the spacer that apparently is between them has vaporized and I can't find it.

I watched the Youtube Video about cleaning and take down. I don't understand how the main spring goes back together with the receiver. (sigh)
The guy in the video makes it look easy. Calling Customer Service in the am.

This is why I hate autos. too complicated. Give me a wheel gun anytime.

Dutchboy · 05-01-2012, 07:53 PM

The Hi Points are not a lot of fun to take apart. Consequently, I clean mine the best I can without taking off the slide. The slide only comes off about every 500 rounds, or so.

If you can't find that spacer for the firing pin, Hi Point will be happy to send you another one. My experience with their customer service was excellent. That spacer might even be obsolete now. Ask them about it when you call Hi Point. I have a vague memory about that, but I really can't remember for sure.

Rhuga · 05-02-2012, 12:16 AM

Dutchboy: Thank you for your post. You give me hope for a great outcome.

Since it was a new pistol, I thought it appropriate to clean it for the first time after the range.

gun-nut · 05-02-2012, 07:21 AM

I use a can of brake clean after 1000 rounds and it works wonders. But all my autos are steal frame so i dont worry about all that polymer that they use now.

gvw3 · 05-02-2012, 06:40 PM

I use brake clean to clean the bolts on my rifles. Gets all the junk out without pulling them apart.

05-01-2012, 06:49 PM	#1
Rhuga Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 645	Cleaning My Hi Point C-9 Well I did it. I was trying to clean this gun and wouldn't you know the firing pin assembly came out and went all over the place from the springs. I found the two springs. But, the spacer that apparently is between them has vaporized and I can't find it. I watched the Youtube Video about cleaning and take down. I don't understand how the main spring goes back together with the receiver. (sigh) The guy in the video makes it look easy. Calling Customer Service in the am. This is why I hate autos. too complicated. Give me a wheel gun anytime. --> Last edited by Rhuga; 05-02-2012 at 12:15 AM..

05-01-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
Dutchboy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 132	Re: Cleaning My Hi Point C-9 The Hi Points are not a lot of fun to take apart. Consequently, I clean mine the best I can without taking off the slide. The slide only comes off about every 500 rounds, or so. If you can't find that spacer for the firing pin, Hi Point will be happy to send you another one. My experience with their customer service was excellent. That spacer might even be obsolete now. Ask them about it when you call Hi Point. I have a vague memory about that, but I really can't remember for sure.

05-02-2012, 12:16 AM	#3
Rhuga Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 645	Re: Cleaning My Hi Point C-9 Dutchboy: Thank you for your post. You give me hope for a great outcome. Since it was a new pistol, I thought it appropriate to clean it for the first time after the range.

05-02-2012, 07:21 AM	#4
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: Cleaning My Hi Point C-9 I use a can of brake clean after 1000 rounds and it works wonders. But all my autos are steal frame so i dont worry about all that polymer that they use now. __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

05-02-2012, 06:40 PM	#5
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,302	Re: Cleaning My Hi Point C-9 I use brake clean to clean the bolts on my rifles. Gets all the junk out without pulling them apart. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.