Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. - The Firearms Forum

Remington597 · 11-23-2004, 08:28 PM

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josh · 11-24-2004, 05:43 AM

glad to hear you got such a good one. i have been looking at the carbines. the dealers here say they have no trouble at all with them. But i am leary because my buddy got a bad pistol. But in all honesty he hasnt bothered to send it back . Maybe he should if they have a guarantee.
maybe Ill take a chance on that carbine.

Remington597 · 11-24-2004, 05:47 AM

josh:
He should send it in , they have a lifetime warranty, and you are right, the carbine does have an excellent reputation.

LIKTOSHOOT · 11-24-2004, 04:25 PM

Carbine, yes....Pistol, not no---but HELL NO

LTS

punchie · 11-24-2004, 05:47 PM

Remmy
MKS has an excellent customer service dept., very quick and responsive. They get plenty of practise though. Go ahead and stock up on extra firing pins and extractors now as these are already overdue for repacement. The lifetime warranty is outstanding but how many times do you spend $30-$40 shipping to justify a cheap gun? It took me a long time to accept polymers as an accepted material for guns. I don't think I will ever be able to accept zinc and pot metal.

I am happy for you on your purchase because you seem so pleased but I cannot accept the fact that the gun has any quality or redeeming features other than price. Boat anchor, paperweight or 'throw down' it is without peer but it just doesn't fit my needs. Sorry.

45Smashemflat · 11-24-2004, 06:11 PM

Can't speak from experience, only subjective opinion as that is the first one I've really looked at. - I agree that price point does not always indicate quality. That said, that is one butt ugly gun. But, if it works.......

Remington597 · 11-24-2004, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the honesty guys, the intention is obvioulsy not as a plinker, or CCW, but rather a fun gun to have and occassionally to put a few dozen rounds through.

Hydra Shok · 11-24-2004, 10:01 PM

I have seen them all over the place, but never shot one. They redesigned the frames a few years ago to be more ergonomic, and they do fit the hand much better now. A guy that works at a local materials company has a comapct 9mm version and has had it for about 8 years and he keeps it under the seat of his pick up. He said if it is broken into he isn't losing a high dollar pistol, he also says he shoots it very regularly with FMJ's and HP's has never ever cleaned it and has never had a malfunction. They have a nick name of " Brick with a grip " because of their weight, but now they are making them with polyner frames so that may not apply anymore. I have also heard only good things about the carbines, low cost = lots of fun. Keep us updated Remmy, and give it your own torture test.

Remington597 · 11-24-2004, 10:10 PM

Hydra:
"Brick with a grip" , I like that!

, I'll keep you guys updated.

IShootBack · 11-28-2004, 07:07 PM

I bought a carbine for my wife for protection against the neighbors 2 mean pit-bulls. (They chewed up our next door neighbors dog, and chased her inside...yikes)

My son adopted it.

We have put about 1000 rounds through it without any problems.

I do not like the ergonomics of it and it's a real pain in the butt to clean.

The plastic stock is really chesey and sometimes pinch. With a few more dollars invested in it, it could have been manufactured much better.

It is fairly accurate - about 4" group at 25 - 30 yards offhand.

10 round mags make reloading often.

What's the reason to buy the pistol ther than it's cheap?
Can't use it in IDPA competition.
Not good for self defense because of the compensator.
Not good for CCW for same reason.

Just wondering?

inplanotx · 11-28-2004, 07:23 PM

I'll take a 12 guage with #8 bird shot any day as a protective weapon! Bar none!

Remington597 · 11-28-2004, 07:42 PM

I am sure you can conceal the 12ga in your pants.

toad · 02-20-2005, 01:20 PM

Hello, iwas going through the forum here and though iwould give my 2 cents worth.
I have the hi point 45, the older style straight grip and i love it!! i shoot 2 times a month and have put thousands of rounds throught it with no problem! Yes it is heavy and ugly but i absolutley love it, it's just like me!! ha ha
I bought the holster for it and i carry it for my ccw. It's just a good firearm as far as im concerned for the price.If i should run out of ammo i could always use it as a club,god nows it's heavy enough!! HA HA
I bought the 9-rifle and its a good shooter too,cleaning is a pain but it is reliable.
Just wanted to throw my opion into the pot. thanks Toad

Marlin · 02-20-2005, 04:01 PM

Glad to see you at TFF, toad.

Hope you will stay with us and post freguently.

toad · 02-20-2005, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

Glad to see you at TFF, toad.

Hope you will stay with us and post freguently.

Thank you

11-23-2004, 08:28 PM	#1
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. ............... --> Last edited by Remington597; 11-29-2004 at 07:03 PM..

11-24-2004, 05:43 AM	#2
josh V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 56	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. glad to hear you got such a good one. i have been looking at the carbines. the dealers here say they have no trouble at all with them. But i am leary because my buddy got a bad pistol. But in all honesty he hasnt bothered to send it back . Maybe he should if they have a guarantee. maybe Ill take a chance on that carbine.

11-24-2004, 05:47 AM	#3
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. josh: He should send it in , they have a lifetime warranty, and you are right, the carbine does have an excellent reputation.

11-24-2004, 04:25 PM	#4
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. Carbine, yes....Pistol, not no---but HELL NO LTS

11-24-2004, 05:47 PM	#5
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. Remmy MKS has an excellent customer service dept., very quick and responsive. They get plenty of practise though. Go ahead and stock up on extra firing pins and extractors now as these are already overdue for repacement. The lifetime warranty is outstanding but how many times do you spend $30-$40 shipping to justify a cheap gun? It took me a long time to accept polymers as an accepted material for guns. I don't think I will ever be able to accept zinc and pot metal. I am happy for you on your purchase because you seem so pleased but I cannot accept the fact that the gun has any quality or redeeming features other than price. Boat anchor, paperweight or 'throw down' it is without peer but it just doesn't fit my needs. Sorry. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

11-24-2004, 06:11 PM	#6
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. Can't speak from experience, only subjective opinion as that is the first one I've really looked at. - I agree that price point does not always indicate quality. That said, that is one butt ugly gun. But, if it works.......

11-24-2004, 07:28 PM	#7
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. Thanks for the honesty guys, the intention is obvioulsy not as a plinker, or CCW, but rather a fun gun to have and occassionally to put a few dozen rounds through.

11-24-2004, 10:01 PM	#8
Hydra Shok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chasing my Seven Year Old Posts: 724	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. I have seen them all over the place, but never shot one. They redesigned the frames a few years ago to be more ergonomic, and they do fit the hand much better now. A guy that works at a local materials company has a comapct 9mm version and has had it for about 8 years and he keeps it under the seat of his pick up. He said if it is broken into he isn't losing a high dollar pistol, he also says he shoots it very regularly with FMJ's and HP's has never ever cleaned it and has never had a malfunction. They have a nick name of " Brick with a grip " because of their weight, but now they are making them with polyner frames so that may not apply anymore. I have also heard only good things about the carbines, low cost = lots of fun. Keep us updated Remmy, and give it your own torture test. __________________ If you can't impress them with intelligence, baffle them with BS American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Do unto others before they do unto you "Most importantly, when the time comes to pull the trigger, shoot to kill." ~ Robert H. Boatman Glock 17, 19, 26 Kel Tec 3AT

11-24-2004, 10:10 PM	#9
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. Hydra: "Brick with a grip" , I like that! , I'll keep you guys updated.

11-28-2004, 07:07 PM	#10
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,306	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. I bought a carbine for my wife for protection against the neighbors 2 mean pit-bulls. (They chewed up our next door neighbors dog, and chased her inside...yikes) My son adopted it. We have put about 1000 rounds through it without any problems. I do not like the ergonomics of it and it's a real pain in the butt to clean. The plastic stock is really chesey and sometimes pinch. With a few more dollars invested in it, it could have been manufactured much better. It is fairly accurate - about 4" group at 25 - 30 yards offhand. 10 round mags make reloading often. What's the reason to buy the pistol ther than it's cheap? Can't use it in IDPA competition. Not good for self defense because of the compensator. Not good for CCW for same reason. Just wondering? __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3 Last edited by IShootBack; 01-19-2013 at 06:41 AM..

11-28-2004, 07:23 PM	#11
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. I'll take a 12 guage with #8 bird shot any day as a protective weapon! Bar none!

11-28-2004, 07:42 PM	#12
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. I am sure you can conceal the 12ga in your pants.

02-20-2005, 01:20 PM	#13
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. Hello, iwas going through the forum here and though iwould give my 2 cents worth. I have the hi point 45, the older style straight grip and i love it!! i shoot 2 times a month and have put thousands of rounds throught it with no problem! Yes it is heavy and ugly but i absolutley love it, it's just like me!! ha ha I bought the holster for it and i carry it for my ccw. It's just a good firearm as far as im concerned for the price.If i should run out of ammo i could always use it as a club,god nows it's heavy enough!! HA HA I bought the 9-rifle and its a good shooter too,cleaning is a pain but it is reliable. Just wanted to throw my opion into the pot. thanks Toad

02-20-2005, 04:01 PM	#14
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Sometimes you get more than you pay for. High Point 9mm Compensator. Torture test. Glad to see you at TFF, toad. Hope you will stay with us and post freguently. Attached Images __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*