Hi-Point Pistols?? Jennings9mm??

Was wondering what others 'input' was (owners) of Hi-Points line of Pistols.(9mm,40cal)?? Also the Jennings 9mm? any experience'Positive'?with

Be prepared for plenty of 'flames' for even asking the question. I know the Jennings is a very cheap (zinc I think) pistol that has a very limited life-span.

I do own a Makarov that I am really pleased with, do yourself a favor and include one on your consideration list. Look at Makarov.com

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# Was wondering what others 'input' was (owners) of Hi-Points line of # Pistols.(9mm,40cal)?? Also the Jennings 9mm? any experience'Positive'?with # either??

They have a terrible rep. They're known to be poorly made jam-o-matics. There's better stuff you could get if you have a small budget for a gun, like a used .38 revolver or a Kel-Tec P11.

Hi-Points weigh a ton, aren't very accurate, and aren't very reliable(in my experience). Have no experience with the Jennings. Accessories are also a bear to find for the Hi Point. If the price is whats attracting you to this pistol, and you need a pistol for CCW/Defense, you'd be wise to consider some other options:

1. Save a little longer and get a Ruger P-series pistol. I've seen used P-89's(9mm) for 250. I don't like the Ruger P-series pistols, but they are better than Hi-Points.

2. Decide what your life is really worth, and save long enough to get a pistol you can rely upon.

3. For just a little more than that Hi-Point, you can probably find a used 4in Barrel .357mag revolver. Some that immediately come to mind, that should be easy to find used, Ruger Security Six, Smith and Wesson's(various models), and others. Rossi also makes a good Revolver(IMO), and I've been very happy with my Taurus 7shot .357mag. Granted, the two used ones will probably have a lot of holster wear from being carried all over Gods creation by an Officer, but its a better option than the Hi-Point...

Good luck

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Any relation to Gunhed, perhaps? (reply directly if you'd like)

Curtis G.

Went Shopping For A New Gun A Few Weeks Ago And Almost Bought A Hi-Point(After Reading Up On The Unlimited Lifetime Warranty),I Say Almost Because At A Another Gun Store I Went To,I Found A 'New'(Owned But Never Fired) Norinco Model 213 9MM For Only $150.Best Decision I Ever Made.Hi-Points Are Too Top Heavy For My Tastes And It Feels Like One Of those Cheap S&W Sigma .380's From A Few Years Back.Shop Around,You WILL Find somthing Better for The Same Price.

Purchase oppertunities are like trains... if you miss one, another one will come along. Be patient and keep looking.

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