My first gun was a Hi-Point 9mm. Simply because it was what I could afford at the time. A cheap reliable gun is better than no gun. My sister also has one that she carries daily. I've never had any trouble with mine and neither has she. She's put about 10K rounds through it with only one FTE.
With all due respect, I have to call BS on this. No way did a Hi-Point go 10,000 rds with only 1 FTE!