Hi point carbine update - The Firearms Forum

riderbob · 03-26-2003, 04:15 PM

Hey guys

Just a little update on my recent purchace of the hi-point carbine.
I was warned about it being a little painful to shoot. Well, that is the truth, it seemed to sting my cheek while shooting. So i took a look at the way the action works and sure enough the slide slams back right were your cheek sits. Here is the fix (ok an improver). Remove the action and all ( it comes out in one piece), drill hole in stock at the bottom of butt, large enough for straw, then .........FILL THAT SUCKER FULL OF POLY FOAM. ( Great Stuff foam in red can)Do same for front of stock. Let Dry and remove excess, reinstall action and all other parts. This seems to take the sting out of the gun and stiffens up and quiet down the cheap plastic stock.
I hope this helps. I am still waiting for a red dot scope I ordered supposed to be a tasco (Bushnell?)

Thanks Rider I am missing my alien smile

frosty · 03-28-2003, 10:07 AM

Riderbob I have seen this rifle and liked it. It was in a pawn shop. It had seen its better days. It was for all I could tell in very good shape compared to the sks's and other inexpensive semi auto rifles. I have thought about buying one but I have a .22 pump that is very good and a .38/.357 lever action rifle with a 20 inch barrel that I just love too. I just might be pursuaded to buy a hi-point carbine if more people would post their likes and dislikes about this rifle. Riderbob please post a pic

303brit · 03-28-2003, 02:42 PM

I bought my Hi-Point used at a pawnshop also. Don’t worry too much about its condition, they are unconditionally warranted for life. Mine was missing the sling swivels and sights and they sent the parts and a new firing pin and spring free of charge. Just call the factory direct at 419-747-6095. I am very pleased with mine. I only got it recently and have only had the chance to put 100 rounds through it, but if functioned perfectly
I shot this 10 round group offhand at 25 yars rapid fire.

this is My 995 carbine

the full review is at
http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=16080

Smokin Guns · 03-29-2003, 05:11 PM

Fun to buy, fun to have shot, fun to have sold...Was fun though...

riderbob · 04-02-2003, 12:41 AM

Hey guys i just got finished putting my red dot scope on my little carbine. I went for the bushnell trophy. seems like a cool little scope. will try to sight in tomarrow, if the wind quites blowing. I am so sick of the wind. I have two guns to sight in and every time i get the time the wind starts blowing. Sorry just venting. As soon as i get the pics developed (no digital camera) I will try and post some pics of my collection for ya'll.

Rider

03-26-2003, 04:15 PM	#1
riderbob V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Just west of " You sure do live a long way from town" Posts: 227	Hi point carbine update Hey guys Just a little update on my recent purchace of the hi-point carbine. I was warned about it being a little painful to shoot. Well, that is the truth, it seemed to sting my cheek while shooting. So i took a look at the way the action works and sure enough the slide slams back right were your cheek sits. Here is the fix (ok an improver). Remove the action and all ( it comes out in one piece), drill hole in stock at the bottom of butt, large enough for straw, then .........FILL THAT SUCKER FULL OF POLY FOAM. ( Great Stuff foam in red can)Do same for front of stock. Let Dry and remove excess, reinstall action and all other parts. This seems to take the sting out of the gun and stiffens up and quiet down the cheap plastic stock. I hope this helps. I am still waiting for a red dot scope I ordered supposed to be a tasco (Bushnell?) Thanks Rider I am missing my alien smile -->

03-28-2003, 10:07 AM	#2
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	carbine update Riderbob I have seen this rifle and liked it. It was in a pawn shop. It had seen its better days. It was for all I could tell in very good shape compared to the sks's and other inexpensive semi auto rifles. I have thought about buying one but I have a .22 pump that is very good and a .38/.357 lever action rifle with a 20 inch barrel that I just love too. I just might be pursuaded to buy a hi-point carbine if more people would post their likes and dislikes about this rifle. Riderbob please post a pic __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

03-28-2003, 02:42 PM	#3
303brit Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1	Hi-point carbine I bought my Hi-Point used at a pawnshop also. Don’t worry too much about its condition, they are unconditionally warranted for life. Mine was missing the sling swivels and sights and they sent the parts and a new firing pin and spring free of charge. Just call the factory direct at 419-747-6095. I am very pleased with mine. I only got it recently and have only had the chance to put 100 rounds through it, but if functioned perfectly I shot this 10 round group offhand at 25 yars rapid fire. this is My 995 carbine the full review is at http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=16080

03-29-2003, 05:11 PM	#4
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	9mm... Fun to buy, fun to have shot, fun to have sold...Was fun though... __________________

04-02-2003, 12:41 AM	#5
riderbob V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Just west of " You sure do live a long way from town" Posts: 227	high point update Hey guys i just got finished putting my red dot scope on my little carbine. I went for the bushnell trophy. seems like a cool little scope. will try to sight in tomarrow, if the wind quites blowing. I am so sick of the wind. I have two guns to sight in and every time i get the time the wind starts blowing. Sorry just venting. As soon as i get the pics developed (no digital camera) I will try and post some pics of my collection for ya'll. Rider