Hi-Point, a leader in the firearms industry...

[BigK]

First handgun mfg to include security safe with handgun. I think it's smart of them. They know THEIR target market and this will probably help their sales. http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/gun-and-safe-home-security-package-from-hi-point-firearms-shot-show-2014/ Insert jokes below about "who'd steal a Hi-Point" and how this will double their MSRP:

[whitewolf001]

Meh, it was my first handgun, and while I have nothing against them as my time with it showed it to be reliable for the money, I also know that they are boat anchors and the BIGGEST pain to strip down BUT if you're on a budget and absolutely need to get a pistol, this is a viable option. I just talk smack about them as I've had one. ;)

[BigK]

LOL, what you said reminds me of a Seinfeld episode where he was mad at some other comedian for converting to Judaism just so he could tell Jewish jokes. Maybe only former/current Hi-Point owners should be allowed to talk smack? I was a member of their target market at one time and owned one too. I'd still have it too, but I had gotten better guns over time and a friend needed something cheap/reliable.

[nightrunner]

This doesn't mean they wont still sell their pistols without it just that its available as a package. Just like XDs are available as normal with all accessories or as just the XD Essentials kit.

[RobertNashville]

Everybody has to start somewhere and if a Hi-Point is what you can afford then it's what you can afford; nothing wrong with that and it's a good thing for all that they are in the marketplace.

[dralarms]

Say what you want but I have 4 or 5 hidden around the house in strategic locations. Never had a ftf on them and if by the off chance you catch me without my daily carry I can always reach one.

[TGO David]

Better than a zip gun.

[gun sane]

You guys have pushed the AR market too high for my budget.  Besides, I don't think I'll have to hold off a squad if the SHTF.  The Hi-Point .40 carbine is my go-to rifle for close in work on looters and meth heads.

[Will Carry]

If I could just get my Hi-Point carbine to jam or fail to fire, I could probably think of a good joke.

[UncleJak]

[quote name="Will Carry" post="1100879" timestamp="1390670618"]If I could just get my Hi-Point carbine to jam or fail to fire, I could probably think of a good joke.[/quote]not possible. Believe me I have tried. Sent barefoot from the hills of Tennessee

[roverboy]

I've never owned one but, I wouldn't mind having a .45. From what I hear the ones being made now are pretty decent. I saw a video where 2 guys tested 2 different guns and they took everything that they could throw at'em. They have a lifetime warranty too.

[BigK]

[quote name="Will Carry" post="1100879" timestamp="1390670618"]If I could just get my Hi-Point carbine to jam or fail to fire, I could probably think of a good joke.[/quote] I've almost bought a 9mm carbine at half a dozen gun shows in a row now. I don't know why I always chicken out. I know from past experience that I won't be disappointed.

[Chucktshoes]

[quote name="whitewolf001" post="1100840" timestamp="1390667528"]Meh, it was my first handgun, and while I have nothing against them as my time with it showed it to be reliable for the money, I also know that they are boat anchors and the BIGGEST pain to strip down BUT if you're on a budget and absolutely need to get a pistol, this is a viable option. I just talk smack about them as I've had one. ;)[/quote] This right here was exactly my experience. I had been thinking about getting a gun and then a neighbor of ours got burgled. I had less than $200 but that got me a Hi-Point .45 and a couple of boxes of ammo that night. I eventually sold it but never had any issue out of it. If it is all you can afford, it will get the job done.

[hipower]

Just to be nitpicky...Hi-Point isn't the first to do this. S&W did this several years ago with the SD Packaging in selling the SVE 9mm/40 kits. I know it to be a fact. I own one of them.

 

Just sayin' they ain't the first.

[Spots]

Hi-points are ugly and hard to break down. But dead is dead whether you shot the guy with a hi-point or a $3k custom 1911. Plus side is if you run out of ammo you won't mar a hi-points finish by beating the guy to death. And it is heavy enough too. All jokes aside, its a good idea, as hi-points normal market is gonna be people buying a cheap gun for protection and they probably will want a few accessories Tapatalk ate my spelling.

[Oh Shoot]

If ya knew exactly when EOTWAWKI was gonna hit, a hundred each C9s and 995s would likely be a wise investment.

 

- OS

[jeff43]

Never had one of their pistols, but heard good things about them.I did have a 9mm rifle a few years back, and at 25 yards it would put 10 rounds in a ragged hole!

[bersaguy]

I have never owned one but a buddy of mine handed me his 45 and I was not paying a lot of attention when he handed it to me and I darn near dropped it but was able to get second hand on it to prevent dropping it. The only way I could ever fire his 45 is if it was mounted on a bi-pod or tri-pod because I cannot hold it up and steady it even with 2 hands................ :rofl:  :rock:  

[Troutburger]

Had more problems out of my kimber than my hi point...

[Guest SavageOne]

Never owned one, but I'm glad they're out there. For someone needing a self defense gun on a limited budget, they serve a need. Hope they sell all they can make.

[A.J. Holst]

My 995 carbine looks pretty evil with the ATI storm knock off stock...and shots the same caliber as my primary self defense round and is accurate and effective from 25 - 100 yards...what's not to like?

[LCPfraTN]

They are one of the best values for a little bit of money. I just had to try one out for myself, so I got a green .45 acp pistol and never had a hiccup with it. Sold it to a friend after he shot it and had to have it. I still own a 995TS carbine and really like it.

[graycrait]

I've had 3 Hi Points, all in 9mm, no complaints here.  

[BigK]

thought about buying one for my daughter when she moves out...reliable enough for home defense...worthless enough that she won't bother pawning it, if money gets tight

[Jonnin]

I won a HP 45 at a small event, and it exceeded all expectations --- gentle, pleasant to shoot, fairly accurate, worked 100%.  There are any number of pistols that cost 3 times as much that cannot do those 3 things out of the box.   Dunno about the package deal with the safe, but maybe if it helps keep a few guns away from kids or crooks, then its a good thing...  I would be annoyed if every gun came with one of these as a new industry standard though....  jacks the price up for zero value added if the person has a good safe already.