Posted: 8/13/2011 11:14:43 AM EDT
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Well after years of wanting one, but never finding one at the right price, I finally brought home a HiPoint C9.
Grand total paid....$119.24. I found mine used but in like new shape at a pawnshop, and home with me it went. Right off the bat.... Yes, I know it is ugly. It's too heavy and the trigger is horrid, yet for way less than I have paid just for sales tax on other pistols, I hoped I had a working gun. As soon as I got home I grabbed 200 rounds of ammo, made a couple targets and headed out the door to shoot. I figured I would shoot till it malfunctioned and I assumed it would not be out in the heat too long. 
My first target ... not too good and the sights seem to be a bit low. 9 shots @ 10 yards. 
Second target is on the left. 
After getting used to the trigger, I decided to shoot the pistol as fast as I could and see if it malfunctioned. It worked flawlessly. Pic of muzzle after 200 rounds. 
All in all I am impressed with the cheap pistol. Sure it's not up to Glock,Hk,Sig quality but it works. Field stripping the pistol (which is not recommended by HiPoint) is a pain in the rear, and had me searching for small parts that shot across the garage. After finding all the parts, cleaning and reassembling the gun was very simple. In summary I am pleased with my sub $120 purchase. |
