Hi Point 995 TS 9mm carbine Pros & Cons ? - Page 5

Ape · October 31st, 2009, 02:30 AM

Looks great tj!

Just remember they're junk and wont last. So don't trust your life to that Hi Point.

tjsjr · October 31st, 2009, 02:41 AM

whats up ape? wondered if id ever run into a HPT member elsewhere. Thats NOT my 995TS

Ape · October 31st, 2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjsjr

whats up ape? wondernt if id ever run into a HPT member elsewhere. Thats NOT my 995TS

So you're a theif huh? lol

Ya I peruse here ocassionally. Hard to avoid all the HP haters here though. Lot's of pseudo snobbery so I don't participate much.

tjsjr · October 31st, 2009, 02:55 AM

Ahh haters are everywhere. their loss. wish i still had my ATIed 995

Ape · October 31st, 2009, 02:57 AM

Just get yourself a new TS and sport it out. Then you can ATI another one later and still have less into it than a CX4!

obxned · November 1st, 2009, 10:14 PM

They are accurate, reliable, and a kick in the butt to shoot. The down side is that it is not easy to find one, and nearly impossinle to find one at a reasonable price. I would love to find a used one, but them that got ain't selling.

Gideon · November 2nd, 2009, 11:15 AM

Well, I have an opinion. I have a Hi-Point in an ATI stock. I bought it for fun with the boys. The gun itself is a blast to shoot and it's really compact and small. The new version locks back after the last round and that's a nice feature. The BIGGEST negative in my opinion isn't the gun itself but the magazines.

Out of all that I've purchased, I only have one mag that's been reliable and that was only after I messed with the feed lips. On the other's I could never get them to be reliable. Not only are the mags notoriously un-reliable, you can't get any hi cap mags. Promag does make a 15 round mag but a quick search shows that just about every post on the net about the 15 round promags has to do with the fact that they don't work.

My 995 is rugged, crude, and utterly reliabel but in my own experience, the magazines are the weak spot and for a semi auto carbine that's a bad thing.

For a range/plinker they're great. but, if you can afford it, I would STRONGLY recommend you look for a used Berretta. I believe they'er likely to be more reliable, the fit and finish is 1000% better and you can easily get reliable mags, both regular and hi capacity.

If you tend to care more about how your guns look or you might consider this for self defense, then I think you're better off saving up and getting it. Personally, I think I would consider a Marlin 1894C in .357 as an effective pistol caliber carbine before I would go this route again but they're next to impossible to find.

I still enjoy mine and it is an absolute blast to shoot but you really need to be honest with yourself on what you're getting it for.

Again, they're crude, cheap, and they ARE reliable but the mags are finicky and cheap. If you can get 3 or 4 good mags that all work then you're in business.

Serious weapon? No, great firearm for it's price? YES.

Just be realistic about what you're getting and why your getting it.

ccrconner · November 2nd, 2009, 01:08 PM

[B] I own a HiPoint 45. it shoots well, no jams More accurate than I am!
Big, ugly and clumsy----but hell, so am I!

markwmuth · November 8th, 2009, 01:35 PM

i just purchased this rifle about a week ago from Cabella's for about $240. I haven't had a chance to fire it yet but might be going to the range today to try it out. I will definetly let you know how it shoots and the pro's and cons of it. But as far as i know, I've never heard anything negative about Hi Points jamming up or anything like that.

pirate · November 10th, 2009, 11:14 PM

As someone who owns many "high end" firearms I know what a quality weapon is. That being said while I would not care to own a Hi Point handgun, the Hi Point 995 carbine is a fun, handy and reliable small rifle. I also own a Kel Tec Sub 2000 and a Marlin Camp 9. Yes I like handgun caliber carbines. Why you ask......they are fun, plain and simple and thats what I like to have when I shoot. These carbines make fun builds and lots of accesories are avalible. They are ugly little buggers but oh so fun and they do make good HD guns if pressed into that role. Each of these has its pluses and minuses but they all are fun plinkers and as you know 9mm ammo performs pretty well from cabine lenght barrels.
While these are not hi powered rifles by any means, for social work, the excellent Cor-Bon 9mm +P hollow point ammo is a good choice. It averaged 1551 feet-per-second velocity from the sixteen inch barrel. I would not feed them regularly with +P ammo but for HD work its a good choice. Even with stardard power 9mm rounds which are relatively flat out to 100 yards you can easily hit a man sized target and usually keep the rounds in an 8" circle at this distance or even out to 125 with a little bit of holdover. With a little practices its easy with these rifles. And with a red dot mounted you can put a lot of rounds on target very fast since recoil is not an issue and accurate followup shots are easy. So for a HD or truck gun with several mags at your disposal you have a good bit of firepower.

November 1st, 2009, 10:14 PM	#46
obxned VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OBX, NC Posts: 2,253	They are accurate, reliable, and a kick in the butt to shoot. The down side is that it is not easy to find one, and nearly impossinle to find one at a reasonable price. I would love to find a used one, but them that got ain't selling. __________________ http://www.obxammo.com/ There is only one gun law in this country, the 2nd Amendment. All else is bureaucratic nonsense that I choose to comply with or not at my discretion. When governments make laws, they must consider the unintended consequences.

November 8th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#49
markwmuth New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ogden, KS Posts: 1	Hi Point 995 TS 9mm carbine i just purchased this rifle about a week ago from Cabella's for about $240. I haven't had a chance to fire it yet but might be going to the range today to try it out. I will definetly let you know how it shoots and the pro's and cons of it. But as far as i know, I've never heard anything negative about Hi Points jamming up or anything like that.

November 10th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#50
pirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Eastern NC / Pirate Country Posts: 624	As someone who owns many "high end" firearms I know what a quality weapon is. That being said while I would not care to own a Hi Point handgun, the Hi Point 995 carbine is a fun, handy and reliable small rifle. I also own a Kel Tec Sub 2000 and a Marlin Camp 9. Yes I like handgun caliber carbines. Why you ask......they are fun, plain and simple and thats what I like to have when I shoot. These carbines make fun builds and lots of accesories are avalible. They are ugly little buggers but oh so fun and they do make good HD guns if pressed into that role. Each of these has its pluses and minuses but they all are fun plinkers and as you know 9mm ammo performs pretty well from cabine lenght barrels. While these are not hi powered rifles by any means, for social work, the excellent Cor-Bon 9mm +P hollow point ammo is a good choice. It averaged 1551 feet-per-second velocity from the sixteen inch barrel. I would not feed them regularly with +P ammo but for HD work its a good choice. Even with stardard power 9mm rounds which are relatively flat out to 100 yards you can easily hit a man sized target and usually keep the rounds in an 8" circle at this distance or even out to 125 with a little bit of holdover. With a little practices its easy with these rifles. And with a red dot mounted you can put a lot of rounds on target very fast since recoil is not an issue and accurate followup shots are easy. So for a HD or truck gun with several mags at your disposal you have a good bit of firepower. __________________ When I leave the home port: S&W 642 Airweight, Ruger SP 101, Colt Detective Spec., CZ RAMI, Springfield XD 9mm, Kahr PM9, Kahr CW40, S&W Model 10-7, Glock 19, Glock 26, Browning Hi Power, CZ82, Colt Commander

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

October 31st, 2009, 02:30 AM	#41
Ape Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 103	Looks great tj! Just remember they're junk and wont last. So don't trust your life to that Hi Point.

October 31st, 2009, 02:41 AM	#42
tjsjr Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Holts Summit MO Posts: 21	whats up ape? wondered if id ever run into a HPT member elsewhere. Thats NOT my 995TS

October 31st, 2009, 02:55 AM	#44
tjsjr Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Holts Summit MO Posts: 21	Ahh haters are everywhere. their loss. wish i still had my ATIed 995

October 31st, 2009, 02:57 AM	#45
Ape Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 103	Just get yourself a new TS and sport it out. Then you can ATI another one later and still have less into it than a CX4!

November 2nd, 2009, 11:15 AM	#47
Gideon Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,209	Well, I have an opinion. I have a Hi-Point in an ATI stock. I bought it for fun with the boys. The gun itself is a blast to shoot and it's really compact and small. The new version locks back after the last round and that's a nice feature. The BIGGEST negative in my opinion isn't the gun itself but the magazines. Out of all that I've purchased, I only have one mag that's been reliable and that was only after I messed with the feed lips. On the other's I could never get them to be reliable. Not only are the mags notoriously un-reliable, you can't get any hi cap mags. Promag does make a 15 round mag but a quick search shows that just about every post on the net about the 15 round promags has to do with the fact that they don't work. My 995 is rugged, crude, and utterly reliabel but in my own experience, the magazines are the weak spot and for a semi auto carbine that's a bad thing. For a range/plinker they're great. but, if you can afford it, I would STRONGLY recommend you look for a used Berretta. I believe they'er likely to be more reliable, the fit and finish is 1000% better and you can easily get reliable mags, both regular and hi capacity. If you tend to care more about how your guns look or you might consider this for self defense, then I think you're better off saving up and getting it. Personally, I think I would consider a Marlin 1894C in .357 as an effective pistol caliber carbine before I would go this route again but they're next to impossible to find. I still enjoy mine and it is an absolute blast to shoot but you really need to be honest with yourself on what you're getting it for. Again, they're crude, cheap, and they ARE reliable but the mags are finicky and cheap. If you can get 3 or 4 good mags that all work then you're in business. Serious weapon? No, great firearm for it's price? YES. Just be realistic about what you're getting and why your getting it.

November 2nd, 2009, 01:08 PM	#48
ccrconner New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 8	[B] I own a HiPoint 45. it shoots well, no jams More accurate than I am! Big, ugly and clumsy----but hell, so am I!