New Shooter / First Time Buyer and....

Discussion in 'General Hi-Point Discussion' started by jtr178, Oct 21, 2015.

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  1. Oct 21, 2015 #1
    jtr178

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    I bought 2 Hi-Points without ever touching one. Picking up my C9 tomorrow and the 995ts next week.

    I bought the C9 first, but after reading and watching reviews I figured the C9 is really only complimentary to their Carbines.

    With that said, what kind of sight would you recommend? I want something that can help my wife just point and shoot if needed but I can use 100 yds down range, if that's even possible.

    Great Forum by the way!
     
    jtr178, Oct 21, 2015
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  3. Oct 21, 2015 #2
    outtachaos

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    Welcome to the club.

    You will love your new firearms. My best advise is to take them directly from the box, load magazine, and FIRE! Do not tweak, polish or file anything until you know there is something wrong.

    Red dot scopes are great for point and shoot. Your eyes will be the factor at 100 yards.

    ENJOY!
     
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  5. Oct 21, 2015 #3
    undeRGRound

    undeRGRound ROLL wif Da MOLE! Supporting Member

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    LOL, IDK how you figured that the C9 was "complimentary" to the 995 actually...
    The Mags do NOT Share, like on the 4095/JCP and the 4595/JHP combos.
    But some have made out OK using the 995 mag in the C9, but report it is
    a bit loose. Anyway, :welcome: to the Loony-Bin and I hope you LOVE the
    pair! I have a 995, but no C9. I do have the other 2 combos, 40 S&W and
    45 ACP, Great BUDGET Firearms! Pistols and Carbines :D
     
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  6. Oct 21, 2015 #4
    undeRGRound

    undeRGRound ROLL wif Da MOLE! Supporting Member

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    OH, the setup I use on top of my 4095 is this:

    MONSTRUM 4x30 Compact and I also used the UTG ultra-compact rear sight,
    with a shortened front post (~5/16") and you can see under the Monstrum.
    Amazon is where I got these.

    PIX:
     

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  7. Oct 21, 2015 #5
    SURVIVALBUD

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    SOME WHERE IN A TREE
    :welcome: TO THE HP FORUM...
    ENJOY THE TWO HP'S AND SHOOTING THEM.
    I HAVE THE 4595TSFG IN 45AUTO..
     
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  8. Oct 21, 2015 #6
    planosteve

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    Duh, Plano
    Bud kill the caps lock please. Welcome jtr
     
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  9. Oct 21, 2015 #7
    JohnFl

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    I have a red/green dot on mine and really like it. Fairly cheap too.
     
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  10. Oct 21, 2015 #8
    mr_flintstone

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    If you want point and shoot with the ability to shoot long range sometimes, use iron sights with a 45 degree offset scope mount. Amazon sells them for about $20.
     
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  11. Oct 21, 2015 #9
    planosteve

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    Duh, Plano
    For a pistol caliber carbine a good red dot is all you need. I ditched the irons on mine.
     
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  12. Oct 21, 2015 #10
    talon

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    That's the only way the 4595 comes. :confused:
     
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  13. Oct 23, 2015 #11
    cicpup

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    Don't tell mine. He's convinced he's a monkey.
     
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  14. Oct 23, 2015 #12
    jtr178

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    Just put 50 rounds of Federal Aluminum 115gr FMJ through the C9. 20 or so missed the paper, but I guess accuracy comes with practice and time.
     
    jtr178, Oct 23, 2015
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  15. Oct 23, 2015 #13
    shepherd321

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    The C9 is a little hard to shoot compared to most other modern handguns, but if you master it, the others should be easy.
     
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  16. Oct 24, 2015 #14
    Kiln

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    Some light sandpaper and a good cleaning/oiling of the right spots helps too but it's never going to (safely) have a 2lb target trigger.
     
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  17. Oct 25, 2015 #15
    TNTRAILERTRASH

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    How far?.................
     
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  18. Oct 25, 2015 #16
    TNTRAILERTRASH

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    UndieG tell me more about the shorty sight. (Linkie) What part of the front did you cut? Top or bottom? I have a couple of spares.
     
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  19. Oct 25, 2015 #17
    undeRGRound

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    Cut the bottom, re-tap a new hole about 5/16" up...

    Searching for Linky :eek:
     
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  20. Oct 25, 2015 #18
    undeRGRound

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  21. Oct 25, 2015 #19
    Hipointer

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    Hello and welcome! Sounds like you got a good start on your "battery" of Hi Points! :D
     
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  22. Oct 30, 2015 #20
    JLP920

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    Welcome to the club. I like the stock sights on my 995 TS.
     
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