Hi Point or Glock?

[TheGrimReaper]

GLOCK hands down. Best pistols on the market.

[garym1a2]

For what it's worth the Glock's, M&P series, XDM's and the like are light years better than the Hi-Point and more reliable than most 1911's.

Interesting. The PRO has exactly the same lower as the FS gun, ie they are identical. The FS has never had extraction problems and if it hasn't the PRO hasn't either. Sounds like "internet" gossip to me. I have over 5K rounds through both my PROs and at least 10K on my FS 9MM without any sort of extraction problem but I could be the exception. Both the Glock and the M&P, like most gouns are reliable shooters. For me the Glockis uncomfortable in my hand - I'm not the first to say the hump at the back of the Glock is uncimfortable - and the grip angle has the gun pointing up when drawn. The S&W offering uses the 1911 grip angle vs the Luger angle found in the Glock and is far more comfortable in my hand. Your mileage nay vary.

Take Care

Bob

[Texantothecore]

I shot a Hipoint a week or so ago and was pleasantly surprised. I think it was the additional weight that knocked the top off the recoil off the .40 cal round. I will probably get one in the near future as it also fit my hand which is unusual in a semi.

It is a nice pistol. It impressed me as a working gun.

[robertbank]

For what it's worth the Glock's, M&P series, XDM's and the like are light years better than the Hi-Point and more reliable than most 1911's.

This in spades.

Take Care

Bob

[w0fms]

I bought a JHP (45) Hi-Point literally as a whim, impulse buy at a gun show. $140 It's heavy, top heavy and, yup is flat black powder coated (as are the boolits coming out of it at present) pot metal. I thought, well, I'll probably sell it at a loss and I'd hate it after I got it home. But I went to the range, put cheap PMC ammo into it and shot probably one of the best groups out of it of any pistol I ever tried. I mean from the factory, the sights were dead on, and the heavy weight means it's one of the lowest recoil pistols I've ever tried. It's a GREAT range toy and would make a fabulous "truck gun".

I've never had a FTF or FTE on it. Very reliable... It's butt simple and ugly.. but reliable. I actually have had people ask what should they start with reloading and I recommend the 45 ACP (as it's a low pressure load) and one of these Hi-Points as I think it would be very hard to blow up (even with a double charge).

The only issue I had is that I didn't bother slugging the barrel and.. well.. before PCing I had severe leading problems.. but now I don't bother sizing and I also PC and that problem is gone too...

The other night when reading the debates about the new 380 Glock 42, I thought, geeze those things are ugly.. looks like my Hi-Point.. ...I about spit up my coffee here when I came across this thread. I don't have great love for Glocks, and for sure two Hi-Point pistols and a carbine for the price of a Glock is a no brainer. Would I carry a Hi Point? No. I probably wouldn't carry a Glock either. But I don't disrespect those who love the ugly expensive Austrian devices though.. I get the love for them...

[Budda]

I love hi points! I have one on the end of a rope to hold my canoe still while fishing!!!

[DCM]

I have shot both and found them both to be reliable.
I found the Glock to be more accurate at longer distance with the ammo we used.
As others have said it would mostly come down to a matter of $.
One plus for the Highpoint is I would not feel to bad handing it over to the cops if I had to use it for personal defense.

[jonp]

Older thread but I'll weigh in. I have 3 Hi Points. Ugly, cheap and indestructible. They also have a great grip and the heavy slide kills recoil. Not the most refined pistol and I wouldn't carry one every day due to the weight but I love to shoot mine. I also like the finish. The matte powder coat is what I like about it. I have never been a fan of shiny pistols hence my safe full of BH's.
The Hi Point customer service is top notch. I bought a used one that a junior achiever wanna be pistol smith messed with and I need a few parts. Called them up, spoke to a nice lady on the phone and she mailed me the parts free of charge. Can't beat that.

If your on a budget and need a self defense/nightstand gun I'd would not hesitate to recommend one

[sidecarmike]

I've owned both. HiPoint C9, JHP, and 995 and Glock 37, 21, and 17. I still own a HiPoint. I doubt I'll ever own another Glock.

[twc1964]

Hands down, have to go with a glock. i have two and never a malfunction......ever.

[Lefty Red]

Had an old 995, chrome receiver, named it "Bling". Could shoot squirrels out to 25 yards with a cheap BSA reddot. Swear I had a total $150 in it! Gave it to my oldest daughter in the divorce.

Had four of the 40 S&W pistols. Made them "permanently unsafe" by screwing the "safe" (piece of bent tin) on off and keeping a full mag with an empty chamber. Kept them hidden in the garage, laundry room, van, and shed. Shot regularly. Never a misfire. Really liked the Lee TL bullet with Red Dot at power factor velocity. Can't remember the charge.

Had a C9 that sucked! Jamomatic.

Didn't like the 4095, 40 S&W carbine. Too heavy and long and unwieldy.

Had Glocks G17,G19,G35, and G20. Liked them all, just never warmed up to them. Never have and never will think that a polymer pistol is worth over $300 dollars. Surely not $500.

Lefty

[yoter]

Glock. I have carried and shot Glock pistols in 9mm and 40 S&W for the past 15 years.

[wrongway]

Had a Hi point 40 was to big for my hands now have a Ruger.

[43PU]

For all you Hi-Point haters. WARNING!!! ONE curse word!!!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KjQk244oW9c

[roverboy]

For all you Hi-Point haters. WARNING!!! ONE curse word!!!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KjQk244oW9c

Wow that thing is mean. Like Joe Dirt would say, Daaanngg!
As far as Hi-Points go, I love my JHP .45 ACP.
I love to mention them to snobby guys and piss them off.

[GREENCOUNTYPETE]

without putting down the hi-point for being what it is a fine low cost gun , what it is not is a high capacity pistol with fast reloads and the largest availability of holsters of any pistol and fairly low weight

I am not glock fan don't even own one , but gosh it sure would be nice to walk into a store and have every make and model of holster made for your gun


your hi-point may shoot very well but in a game that needs rounds on target fast I don't see how it can compete against one of the top 2 guns in competitive shooting

[waksupi]

I'm bringing this back to see what the new crop of shooters say.

[Sig556r]

Toyota or Hyundai…

[Hannibal]

I'm not exactly new crop, but it's Glock for me.

[FergusonTO35]

The new "Yeet Cannon" from HP has a 10 round flush fit mag, a grip safety, and the contours of the slide are less brick-like than previous ones. For what little it costs, I don't think it's a bad choice especially if it's not going to be used for CCW. Price wise, the only other things within range are Sccy which have their own unresolved issues and total junk like Jimenez. Once in awhile you can catch the Taurus G2C on sale for a bit more than $200.00 but they're usually $240.00 here.