Newbie to HiPoint ownership here.
Just received my new C9, couldn't resist the sale price so jumped on the HiPoint wagon.
I saw a C9 on a Proxibid Auction house sell last month at $450 plus 18% and shipping!!!!!
I've followed HiPoint for years but thought now was the time to get something! I deferred on the 380 due to the price/availability of ammo, 9mm more practical. Still learning about this pistol.
One thing I noticed is the slide stop lever is a little difficult to 1. get the slide to go all the way rearwards to engage the slide stop and 2. difficult to disengage with my thumb without using my other hand to help move slide rearwards slightly, works fine one handed in safety mode. 3. the slide stop/safety lever seems recessed a lot. I think I'd like the older design that had the lever that was a little further outside the frame to get more thumb pressure on it. All my other pistols with slide stops can be disengaged with just my thumb.
Will things get better with "break in" time????
All in all pretty happy with the pistol.
Surprised at the increase in the carbine prices!
Unfortunately due to the COVID stuff my Dr. Daughter put me on "house arrest" last March after a cardiac procedure (super high risk category), so range time is still undetermined.
I found the thread for the rail mount (thanks!) and jumped on that right away, old eyes are gonna need some help.
Just received my new C9, couldn't resist the sale price so jumped on the HiPoint wagon.
I saw a C9 on a Proxibid Auction house sell last month at $450 plus 18% and shipping!!!!!
I've followed HiPoint for years but thought now was the time to get something! I deferred on the 380 due to the price/availability of ammo, 9mm more practical. Still learning about this pistol.
One thing I noticed is the slide stop lever is a little difficult to 1. get the slide to go all the way rearwards to engage the slide stop and 2. difficult to disengage with my thumb without using my other hand to help move slide rearwards slightly, works fine one handed in safety mode. 3. the slide stop/safety lever seems recessed a lot. I think I'd like the older design that had the lever that was a little further outside the frame to get more thumb pressure on it. All my other pistols with slide stops can be disengaged with just my thumb.
Will things get better with "break in" time????
All in all pretty happy with the pistol.
Surprised at the increase in the carbine prices!
Unfortunately due to the COVID stuff my Dr. Daughter put me on "house arrest" last March after a cardiac procedure (super high risk category), so range time is still undetermined.
I found the thread for the rail mount (thanks!) and jumped on that right away, old eyes are gonna need some help.
It was $179 delivered which if you factor in no shipping (yeah somebodies paying for it somewhere) and no sales tax, would probably put it in the $140 to $150 range I guess. I prefer to buy new if affordable compared to the beat up used stuff I've seen here for almost the same price. I don't have an 01 FFL any longer so have to pay transfer fee of OMG $15 and no waiting period!!!! Moved to New Mexico from Kommiefornica 3 years ago where transfer fees range from $50-$100!! A few are more reasonable but few and far between. Plus backround check to buy ammo there. Glad I brought the 45 cans of ammo with me!!!!
