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<blockquote data-quote="TMA-1" data-source="post: 702204" data-attributes="member: 8014"><p>I own a Hi-Point C9 (9mm). It's too thick and heavy to use as carry weapon, at least for me. I plan to use it as a "truck gun" - it's sturdy enough to take the Oklahoma potholes, and my losses are minimal if someone breaks in and steals it -- the locks and windows will cost more to replace than the pistol!</p><p></p><p>For the price, it's a surprisingly good shooter, but I've learned a couple of things about the C9 (your mileage may vary with the .45 version):</p><p></p><p>1. It does <u>not</u> like all brands of ammo. For example, I get regular FTF (fail to feed) when shooting Winchester White-Box bulk. The Winchester ammo is ever-so-slightly longer than most other FMJ ammo, and apparently this is enough to throw the gun off its feed, so to speak. Oddly enough, the Winchester white-box JHP does just fine, and that has become my primary defense round for this pistol.</p><p></p><p>2. The gun does not tolerate a limp wrist - if you don't hold your wrist firmly while shooting, you'll be rewarded with a steady diet of stovepipes and other malfunctions. Limp-wristing is never good with any automatic, but Hi-Points are really allergic to it.</p><p></p><p>Whether or not to use a Hi-Point as a defense weapon? In my opinion, it's like any gun- you need to take the time to get to know it. Put a few boxes of ammo downrange. Practice dry-firing. Learn how to clear a jam quickly (it can happen to any gun, regardless of cost). Get to know its capabilities, limitations, and strengths. </p><p></p><p>In short, learn how to use your tools! In the end, I feel that my Hi-Point has a place in my self-defense arsenal, but it took some time to get there!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TMA-1, post: 702204, member: 8014"] I own a Hi-Point C9 (9mm). It's too thick and heavy to use as carry weapon, at least for me. I plan to use it as a "truck gun" - it's sturdy enough to take the Oklahoma potholes, and my losses are minimal if someone breaks in and steals it -- the locks and windows will cost more to replace than the pistol! For the price, it's a surprisingly good shooter, but I've learned a couple of things about the C9 (your mileage may vary with the .45 version): 1. It does [U]not[/U] like all brands of ammo. For example, I get regular FTF (fail to feed) when shooting Winchester White-Box bulk. The Winchester ammo is ever-so-slightly longer than most other FMJ ammo, and apparently this is enough to throw the gun off its feed, so to speak. Oddly enough, the Winchester white-box JHP does just fine, and that has become my primary defense round for this pistol. 2. The gun does not tolerate a limp wrist - if you don't hold your wrist firmly while shooting, you'll be rewarded with a steady diet of stovepipes and other malfunctions. Limp-wristing is never good with any automatic, but Hi-Points are really allergic to it. Whether or not to use a Hi-Point as a defense weapon? In my opinion, it's like any gun- you need to take the time to get to know it. Put a few boxes of ammo downrange. Practice dry-firing. Learn how to clear a jam quickly (it can happen to any gun, regardless of cost). Get to know its capabilities, limitations, and strengths. In short, learn how to use your tools! In the end, I feel that my Hi-Point has a place in my self-defense arsenal, but it took some time to get there! [/QUOTE]
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