Hi-Point carbine | |
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Type | Carbine |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Tom Deeb |
Designed | Hi-Point Firearms |
Variants | 995, 995TS, 4095, 4095TS, 4595,4595TS, 1095TS |
Specifications | |
Mass | (995) 5.75 lb (2.6 kg) (4095) 7 lb (3.2 kg) |
Length | 32.5 in (830 mm) |
Barrel length | (995) 16.5 in (420 mm) (4095) 17.5 in (440 mm) |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP, .380 ACP |
Action | Blowback |
Muzzle velocity | 9×19mm NATO, 1,400 feet per second (~427 metre per second) |
Feed system | 10-round (15-round available, with 20-round magazines being developed) detachable box magazine |
Sights | hooded front, rear aperture (adjustable) |
The Hi-Point carbine is a series of pistol-caliber carbines manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms chambered, for 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP and .380 ACP handgun cartridges. They are very inexpensive, constructed using polymers and alloyed metals as much as possible, resulting in a reduction of production costs and sale price. It functions via a simple direct blowback action.
Origin[edit]
Hi-Point® C-9 9mm Semi-automatic Pistol. Can a gun this affordable be any good? The answer is a resounding YES! For starters, The Hi-Point C-9 is well made and has a nice feel. Performance trials reveal amazing reliability, minimal muzzle flip and less felt recoil, all of which result in excellent inherent accuracy, right out of the box. This is a follow-up review of the Hi-Point C-9 that was originally reviewed here by Ben Shotzberger in May of 2011. In the initial write-up, the reviewer found the pistol to be excessively heavy, had problems with the slide biting his thumb, felt the trigger pull was too heavy, reported repeated issues with failures to feed properly, failures of the cocking mechanism when the pistol cycled.
Developed during the now-defunct 1994 Federal assault weapons ban, the Hi-Point carbine comes with a ten-round magazine that fits into the pistol grip. With the expiration of the federal assault weapons ban in 2004, aftermarket third-party fifteen- and fourteen-round magazines are now also available in most states. A company called 'Redball Sports' as of 2016 manufactures a twenty-shot magazine for the Model 995 carbine.[1]
The proprietary magazines are usable only with Hi-Point firearms. The pistol-style magazines for the 4095 .40 S&W carbine are fully interchangeable with the Hi-Point .40 S&W pistol. No such compatibility was advertised by Hi-Point regarding the original 995 carbine and the 9mm Hi-Point C-9 pistol; owners of both designs have reported that they are not completely interchangeable. The 8 shot pistol magazine is too short to fit the carbine; however, the 10 shot carbine magazine will fit into the pistol but extends past the bottom of the grip.
Development[edit]
The Hi-Point carbine was developed for the civilian market and not specifically aimed at police department use. Nevertheless, it has been approved and purchased by a small number of local police departments that cannot easily afford to outfit all of their officers with more expensive long guns.[citation needed]
In the first quarter of 2009, a new model of the 995 carbine was released, the 995TS, which features a new stock and last round hold open. The TS model is slightly more expensive than the '995 Classic,' affectionately known as 'the Planet of the Apes gun.' The 4095 model in .40 S&W[2] and the newest model, the Model 4595 in .45 ACP,[3] are available only in the new TS configuration. As of September 2010, the '995 Classic' or '4095 Classic' are no longer featured on the Hi-Point website.[4]
As of November 2017, Hi-Point has put into production a new carbine in 10mm Auto. Based on the Model 4595TS, the Model 1095TS functions similarly to the 4595TS, with a 10 round single-stack magazine and a telescoping bolt in a blowback action.[5]
Options for the Hi-Point carbine are few. The company does make a muzzle brake for them that substantially reduces muzzle flip when shooting, and there are lasers and flashlights that mount easily to the new TS pattern stocks. An independent firm markets a bolt handle that screws on to the existing bolt handle and makes manipulating the bolt more comfortable for the shooter.[6] It is also possible to mount a scope if the shooter wishes to do so.[7]
Legality[edit]
The Hi Point Carbine has since been designated an assault weapon in the State of Connecticut with the April 4, 2013 signing of Public Act 13-3 [8] It has been similarly designated by the State of New York with the signing of the NY SAFE Act and as of mid-2013, purchase of any of the unaltered carbines has been restricted to law enforcement officers. However, in 2014 a company developed a shield that prevents the shooter from wrapping their hand around the pistol grip, which means that legally the pistol grip is not a pistol grip within the definition of such under the SAFE Act. With the shield fitted, Hi-Point carbines are again legal to own in New York state.[citation needed]
Popularity[edit]
Hi-Point 995 with stock from Advanced Technology, Inc. (ATI)and 15-round magazine.
The carbine has proven popular, and has established a solid reputation as a plinking rifle or knockabout camp or truck gun.[citation needed] Some 28,000 were made and sold in 1998 alone, and it continues to sell well. After the success of the 9mm Model 995, the Model 4095 was created in the .40 S&W caliber. It shares much of the success of the Model 995. The Model 4595TS is a success and shares the popularity of the smaller-caliber versions.
Hi-Point carbines consistently score high in evaluations run by Gun Tests Magazine.[9]
The Hi-Point Carbine is infamous for being used in the Littleton, ColoradoColumbine High School massacre, as Eric Harris used the weapon throughout the massacre.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'REDBALL SPORTS HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES'. REDBALL SPORTS. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^'Hi-Point Firearms: 40 cal Carbines'. www.hi-pointfirearms.com. Hi Point Firearms. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2010-10-23. Retrieved 2010-09-08.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2008-05-15. Retrieved 2009-10-28.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^Fortier, David. 'Economical 10mm Carbine,' Firearms News, Volume 71, Issue 22, November 2017.
- ^http://www.dmcharginghandles.com/ . Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^'Hi-Point Firearms: 45 cal Carbine - Black'. hi-pointfirearms.com.
- ^http://www.ct.gov/despp/lib/despp/slfu/pa_13-3.pdf
- ^'9mm Carbines: Hi-Point Takes On Ruger In Self-Defense Showdown'(PDF), Gun Tests, February 2002, archived from the original on 2011-08-25
External links[edit]
- 'Hi-Point 995'. Carbine. Hi-Point Firearms. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010.
- 'Hi-Point'. Mouse Guns. Link central.
- Campbell, R.K. (2005). 'Hi-Point's Space Age Carbine From MKS Fills Many Bills'. Gun Week. Carbine review. Archived from the original on March 7, 2005.
- Mallory, Stephen (June 2004). 'Hi Point 9mm Carbine'. The Martialist. Product review. Archived from the original on August 16, 2004.
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The Hi-Point Firearms model C9 is chambered for 9 mm Luger ammunition. The frame of the single-action, semi-automatic handgun is lightweight polymer and its slide is constructed of aluminum alloy. A detachable magazine holds eight rounds. Standard factory sights are three-dot design with full windage and elevation adjustment at the rear sight. Hi-Point's recommended schedule calls for disassembling and reassembling the C9 to perform regular preventative maintenance at approximately 1,500-round intervals.
Disassembly
- Make sure the gun is unloaded and keep it pointed in a safe direction.
- Press the magazine release and remove the magazine.
- Open the slide and engage the safety switch with the slide notch to lock it.
- Locate the slide retainer pin at the back of the frame below the slide.
- Use a 1/8-inch punch to drive the slide retainer pin from the left side of the pistol out the right side.
- Push the safety switch down to unlock the slide. Allow the slide to move forward to the closed position.
- Pull the slide back while lifting it upwards to release it from the slide track; then push it forward off the frame.
- Take the recoil spring and recoil spring guide out of the spring well beneath the barrel
- Take the firing pin and two firing pin springs out of the firing pin recess inside the slide.
Reassembly
- Slide the firing pin into the firing pin recess inside the slide followed by the two firing springs.
- Place the recoil spring followed by the recoil spring guide into the spring well beneath the barrel.
- Lift the rear of the slide up and mount the front of the slide on the frame, engaging it with the slide tracks. Make sure the barrel clears the barrel opening in the slide.
- Pull the slide all the way back to the limit of its travel, compressing the recoil spring.
- Push down on the rear of the slide so it pops into the slide tracks. Make sure the slide retainer post that protrudes up at the end of the frame mates with the recess in the slide track.
- Engage the safety switch with the slide notch to lock the slide in the open position.
- Use the 1/8-inch punch to drive the slide retainer pin all the way in from the right side of the pistol to the left.
- Push the safety switch down to unlock the slide. Allow the slide to move forward into the closed position.
- Insert the magazine.
Items you will need
- Hammer
- 1/8-inch punch
References
About the Author
Gus Stephens has written about aviation, automotive and home technology for 15 years. His articles have appeared in major print outlets such as 'Popular Mechanics' and 'Invention & Technology.' Along the way, Gus earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications. If it flies, drives or just sits on your desk and blinks, he's probably fixed it.