Last updated and checked October 29, 2026 · By Nick Hall, who has owned and shot Hi-Point’s pistols, carbines and the new HP-15 AR
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How we tested: Every pick here is ranked against our testing methodology. Minimum round counts, accuracy and reliability protocols, the failures that disqualify a gun.
Introduction: The Case for Hi-Point Firearms
Hi-Point is the most polarizing brand in the firearms industry and it’s not even close. Gun snobs absolutely hate them. Budget-conscious shooters swear by them. Internet forums have spent two decades arguing about whether they’re genius or garbage. And through all of it, Hi-Point just keeps selling guns by the truckload to people who need a firearm they can actually afford.
Here’s the thing nobody who mocks Hi-Points wants to admit: they work. They’re ugly, they’re heavy, they’re chunky, and they have all the aesthetic appeal of a brick wrapped in polymer. But they fire every time you pull the trigger, they’re chambered in real defensive calibers, and they come with one of the best warranties in the firearms industry. Lifetime. No questions asked. Transferable. Buy one used and the warranty still covers it: Hi-Point promises free repairs “for the life of the gun, whether you are the first owner, or the third.”
Not everybody has $500 to $600 for a Glock or a Sig P320. Some people need a gun for home defense right now and they have $200. That person deserves a reliable firearm, and Hi-Point is one of the few companies that actually serves that market without cutting corners on things that matter (like “does it fire when I need it to”). If you’re in that boat, this guide is for you. If you’re here to sneer, you can close the tab.
We picked the ten Hi-Points worth buying from a lineup that now runs past 30 models: five pistols, four carbines, and the HP-15 AR-15. Hi-Point now lists the carbines simply as the 995, 4595, 4095 and 1095; we keep the familiar TS names. Ten guns, with honest assessments of what they do well, what they don’t, and who should buy them.
| Firearm | Caliber | Weight | Capacity | Barrel | MSRP | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL Hi-Point C9 | 9mm Luger | 29 oz | 8+1 | 3.5" | $209 | Lowest Price ↓ |
| THE MEME GUN THAT'S ACTUALLY GOOD Hi-Point YC9 "Yeet Cannon" | 9mm Luger | 34.2 oz | 10+1 | 4.12" (threaded, 1/2×28) | $229 (standard) / $236 (YEET slide) / $325 (CT RD with red dot) | Lowest Price ↓ |
| BUDGET POCKET PROTECTION Hi-Point CF380 | .380 ACP | 29 oz | 8+1 | 3.5" | $196 | Lowest Price ↓ |
| BIG BORE ON A BUDGET Hi-Point JHP 45 | .45 ACP | 44.8 oz | 9+1 | 4.5" | $199 ($249 Gen2) | Lowest Price ↓ |
| THE BIG BOY PISTOL Hi-Point JXP 10 | 10mm Auto (+P rated) | 49 oz | 10+1 | 5.2" (threaded, .578×28) | $225 | Lowest Price ↓ |
| THE ONE YOU ACTUALLY WANT Hi-Point 995TS | 9mm Luger | 6.25 lbs | 10+1 (20-round Redball mags available) | 16.5" | $364 | Lowest Price ↓ |
| MAXIMUM STOPPING POWER, MINIMUM PRICE Hi-Point 4595TS | .45 ACP | 7 lbs | 9+1 | 17.5" | $410 | Lowest Price ↓ |
| FOR THE .40 HOLDOUTS Hi-Point 4095TS | .40 S&W | 7 lbs | 10+1 | 17.5" | $386 | Lowest Price ↓ |
| THE SURPRISE HEAVY HITTER Hi-Point 1095TS | 10mm Auto | 7 lbs | 10+1 | 17.5" | $449.99 | Lowest Price ↓ |
| HI-POINT'S FIRST AR-15 Hi-Point HP-15 | 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem | 6.25 lbs | 30+1 | 16" | $499.99 | Lowest Price ↓ |
1. Hi-Point C9 (9mm): The One That Started It All
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Barrel Length: 3.5″
- Weight: 29 oz
- Capacity: 8+1
- Frame: Polymer with zinc alloy slide
- MSRP: $209
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Price | 5/5 |
| Reliability | 4/5 |
| Fit & Finish | 2/5 |
| Trigger | 2/5 |
| Ergonomics | 2/5 |
Pros
- Cheapest new 9mm Hi-Point pistol
- Lifetime warranty follows the gun
- Simple blowback action, few parts
Cons
- Heavy at 29 oz for 8+1
- Thick grip for small hands
- Heavy, gritty trigger
The Hi-Point C9 is the gun that built the brand’s reputation, for better or worse. It’s a blowback-operated 9mm pistol that weighs 29 ounces, has a grip thick enough to be a doorstop, and looks like it was designed by an engineer who had never actually held a handgun before. None of that changes the fact that it fires 9mm Luger reliably, feeds hollow points without drama, and costs less than a decent pair of running shoes.
The C9 uses a simple blowback design with a zinc alloy slide. There’s no tilting barrel lockup like a Glock or Sig. The heavy slide IS the lockup: it’s massive enough that the inertia alone keeps the breech closed until pressures drop. It’s crude, it’s heavy, and it works. The design has fewer moving parts than a locked-breech pistol, which means fewer things can break.
The trigger is the weakest point. It’s heavy, long, and gritty. You’re not going to win any competitions with a C9. But you can put rounds center mass at self-defense distances (3 to 7 yards), and that’s what this gun is for. At $209 MSRP, you’re getting a functional self-defense tool, not a target pistol. Set your expectations accordingly and the C9 delivers.
Best For: First-time gun owners on a strict budget who need a reliable 9mm for home defense. Truck guns, nightstand guns, and “I need a gun right now and I have $200” situations. Load it with quality 9mm defensive ammo and it’ll do the job.
2. Hi-Point YC9 “Yeet Cannon” (9mm): The Meme Gun That’s Actually Good
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Barrel Length: 4.12″ (threaded, 1/2×28)
- Weight: 34.2 oz
- Capacity: 10+1
- Frame: Polymer with redesigned slide
- Action: Blowback semi-automatic
- Optics: Optic-ready slide
- MSRP: $229 (standard) / $236 (YEET slide) / $325 (CT RD with red dot)
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Price | 5/5 |
| Reliability | 4/5 |
| Fit & Finish | 3/5 |
| Features | 4/5 |
| Meme Value | 5/5 |
Pros
- 10+1 capacity beats the C9
- Threaded barrel and optic-ready slide
- Glock-compatible front sight
Cons
- Still heavy at 34.2 oz
- Thick grip for small hands
- Better-made rivals cost little more
In 2019, Hi-Point ran an online poll to name their next 9mm pistol. The internet, being the internet, overwhelmingly voted for “Yeet Cannon”. Hi-Point, being Hi-Point, actually did it. The YC9 “Yeet Cannon” was born, and the $236 YEET edition has “YEET CANNON” stamped on the slide. It’s the most self-aware product launch in firearms history and it’s absolutely glorious.
But here’s what matters: the YC9 isn’t just a meme gun. It’s a genuinely significant upgrade over the original C9. Hi-Point bumped capacity to 10+1, added a 4.12″ threaded barrel (suppressor ready out of the box), and made the slide optic-ready. You can get the YC9 CT RD model that ships with a Crimson Trace red dot for $325. That’s a threaded, optic-equipped 9mm for less than a base model Glock. It adds aggressive slide serrations and Glock-compatible front sights, and it actually looks… less terrible than the original. Progress.
At $229, the YC9 starts to compete with the Taurus G3c and Ruger Security-9, which are better-made guns. But neither of those has “YEET CANNON” on the slide, and neither comes with a lifetime transferable warranty. If you’re buying a budget 9mm, buy the one that makes you smile every time you look at it. Life’s too short for boring guns.
One note on the threads: Hi-Point’s manual says it does not warrant function with silencers or muzzle devices installed, so check with Hi-Point before you mount a can. Every Hi-Point pistol and carbine is rated for +P ammo.
Best For: Upgraded version of the C9 with real improvements that matter (10+1 capacity, threaded barrel, optic-ready). Budget self-defense with personality. The ultimate white elephant gift for your gun-owning friends. A conversation starter that also functions as a legitimate self-defense tool.
3. Hi-Point CF380 (.380 ACP): Budget Pocket Protection
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Barrel Length: 3.5″
- Weight: 29 oz
- Capacity: 8+1
- Frame: Polymer with zinc alloy slide
- MSRP: $196
Pros
- Softest-shooting Hi-Point pistol
- Same blowback action as the C9
- Good for recoil-sensitive shooters
Cons
- .380 ACP is weaker than 9mm
- No lighter than the C9
- Thick grip for small hands
The CF380 is the lightest-recoiling Hi-Point pistol, chambered in .380 ACP. For recoil-sensitive shooters or anyone who struggles with 9mm, the .380 is a viable option with modern defensive ammunition. The same blowback system, same weight, same dimensions as the C9, just softer shooting.
Honestly, though, if you can handle 9mm at all, get the C9 instead. The CF380 weighs the same (29 oz), costs $13 less ($196), and gives you a less effective cartridge. The weight that makes Hi-Point pistols chunky also tames 9mm recoil to the point where it’s very manageable. The .380 version only makes sense if 9mm recoil is genuinely a problem for you or if you’re buying for someone with limited hand strength. For that specific use case, see our self-defense for seniors guide.
Best For: Recoil-sensitive shooters on a budget. Senior citizens or anyone with hand strength limitations who want the cheapest possible self-defense handgun. Otherwise, get the C9 in 9mm.
4. Hi-Point JHP 45 (.45 ACP): Big Bore on a Budget
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Barrel Length: 4.5″
- Weight: 44.8 oz
- Capacity: 9+1
- Frame: Polymer with zinc alloy slide
- MSRP: $199 (JHP 45 Gen2: $249)
Pros
- One of the cheapest new .45s
- Heavy slide soaks up recoil
- Shares magazines with the 4595 carbine
Cons
- Heavy at 44.8 oz unloaded
- Big grip for most hands
- .45 ACP costs more than 9mm
The JHP 45 was the heaviest Hi-Point pistol until the 49 oz JXP 10 arrived, and it’s also the one where the Hi-Point design philosophy actually works in your favor. That absurdly heavy zinc alloy slide that makes every Hi-Point feel like a paperweight? In .45 ACP, it’s doing real work absorbing recoil. The JHP 45 is one of the softest-shooting budget .45 on the market because the slide weighs enough to soak up the recoil impulse.
At $199 MSRP ($249 for the newer JHP 45 Gen2), this is one of the cheapest new .45 ACP pistols you can buy, and it carries a lifetime warranty. Load it with quality .45 ACP hollow points and you’ve got a nightstand gun that will ruin an intruder’s day.
Best For: .45 ACP fans on a hard budget. Home defense where the gun stays in a safe and doesn’t need to be carried. Anyone who wants the cheapest possible entry into the .45 ACP world. For the full 9mm vs .45 ACP debate, we covered that too.
5. Hi-Point JXP 10 (10mm): The Big Boy Pistol
- Caliber: 10mm Auto (+P rated)
- Barrel Length: 5.2″ (threaded, .578×28)
- Weight: 49 oz
- Capacity: 10+1
- Overall Length: 8.5″
- Features: Optic-ready, 1913 Picatinny rail, last round hold-open
- MSRP: $225
Pros
- 10mm for $225 MSRP
- Threaded barrel and optic-ready slide
- Shares magazines with the 1095 carbine
Cons
- 49 oz unloaded, over three pounds
- Far too big to conceal
- Stout 10mm recoil
The JXP 10 is the heaviest conventional handgun Hi-Point has ever made. At 49 ounces (that’s over 3 pounds), it’s a proper hand cannon. But here’s the thing: a 10mm Auto pistol for $225 is genuinely insane value. You’re getting 10mm firepower for a fraction of what most 10mm pistols cost.
The JXP 10 arrived in 2023 as Hi-Point’s first 10mm pistol. It gets all the updates: threaded 5.2″ barrel, optic-ready slide, 1913 Picatinny accessory rail, last round hold-open, and improved grip texturing. The magazines are compatible with the 1095TS carbine, so you can share mags between your pistol and rifle. That’s a smart ecosystem play from a company not known for ecosystem thinking.
Is this a carry gun? Obviously not. At 3+ pounds, you’re not putting this in a holster unless you’re wearing a utility belt. But as a nightstand gun, a range gun, or a woods gun for bear country? A 10mm with a 5.2″ barrel will absolutely get the job done, and you’ll have $300+ left over for ammo and practice. See our best 10mm pistols guide for the full market comparison.
Best For: Budget entry into 10mm Auto. Range use, nightstand defense, woods carry for bear country. Anyone who wants 10mm power without Glock 20 pricing.
6. Hi-Point 995TS (9mm Carbine): The One You Actually Want
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Barrel Length: 16.5″
- Overall Length: 31″
- Weight: 6.25 lbs
- Capacity: 10+1 (20-round Redball mags available)
- Stock: All-weather polymer
- MSRP: $364
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Price | 5/5 |
| Reliability | 4/5 |
| Fit & Finish | 3/5 |
| Accuracy | 4/5 |
| Home Defense | 4/5 |
Pros
- Threaded barrel and last-round hold-open
- Low recoil, easy for new shooters
- 20-round Redball magazines available
Cons
- Proprietary magazines, not Glock
- Heavy for a 9mm carbine
- Not winning any beauty contests
If there’s one Hi-Point you should seriously consider regardless of your budget, it’s the 995TS carbine. This is the gun that earns Hi-Point genuine respect from even the snobbiest gun reviewers. At $364 MSRP, it’s one of the cheapest 9mm carbines you can buy, and it’s genuinely good. Not “good for the price.” Actually good.
The 16.5″ barrel squeezes extra velocity out of 9mm, which translates to a meaningful increase in terminal performance. The long sight radius and shoulder-braced design make it significantly more accurate than any Hi-Point pistol. At 50 yards, you can consistently hit a paper plate. At 25 yards, you can group inside a fist. That’s better than many shooters can do with a pistol at 10 yards.
For home defense, the 995TS is a legitimate contender. The 9mm carbine gives you rifle-like control with pistol-caliber ammo (which means less wall penetration risk than 5.56 or buckshot). Add a 20-round Redball magazine and a cheap red dot, and you’ve got a home defense setup for under $500 total. Compare that to an AR-15 setup that easily hits $800 to $1,200. For our full 9mm carbine comparison, see our best 9mm carbine rifles guide.
Best For: Budget home defense, range plinking, training new shooters with minimal recoil, and anyone who wants a 9mm carbine without spending $800+. This is the Hi-Point that converts skeptics. Get one.
7. Hi-Point 4595TS (.45 ACP Carbine): Maximum Stopping Power, Minimum Price
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Barrel Length: 17.5″
- Overall Length: 32″
- Weight: 7 lbs
- Capacity: 9+1
- MSRP: $410
Pros
- .45 ACP carbine for $410 MSRP
- Shares magazines with the JHP 45
- Stock tames .45 recoil
Cons
- 9+1 trails the 9mm carbine
- .45 ACP ammo adds up fast
- Heavy at 7 lbs
The 4595TS is the .45 ACP version of the carbine, and if you’re a .45 fan who wants a shoulder-fired platform for home defense without remortgaging your house, this is it. The 17.5″ barrel pushes 230gr .45 ACP to velocities that a pistol can’t match, and the shoulder-braced design makes accuracy trivial compared to shooting .45 from a handgun.
The tradeoff vs the 9mm carbine is less capacity (9+1 vs 10+1, or 20 with Redball mags in 9mm) and more expensive ammo. For most people, the 995TS in 9mm is the smarter buy. But if you already shoot .45 ACP and want to share ammo between your pistol and carbine, the 4595TS makes sense. Load it with quality .45 ACP ammo and park it in the bedroom.
Best For: .45 ACP enthusiasts who want a carbine on a budget. Home defense when paired with quality hollow points. Shooters who want to share ammo between a .45 pistol and carbine.
8. Hi-Point 4095TS (.40 S&W Carbine): For the .40 Holdouts
- Caliber: .40 S&W
- Barrel Length: 17.5″
- Weight: 7 lbs
- Capacity: 10+1
- MSRP: $386
Pros
- Shares magazines with the JCP 40
- 10+1 capacity in .40 S&W
- Same lifetime warranty as the pistols
Cons
- .40 S&W is a fading caliber
- 9mm carbine is cheaper to feed
- Heavy at 7 lbs
The .40 S&W carbine exists for people who already own .40 ammo and want a carbine to share it with. With the FBI and most of law enforcement moving away from .40 S&W, this is a declining caliber. But if you’ve got a stockpile of .40 from the days when it was king, the 4095TS turns it into carbine food. Otherwise, just get the 995TS in 9mm.
Best For: .40 S&W owners who want ammo compatibility between pistol and carbine. Not recommended as a first purchase when 9mm offers better value.
9. Hi-Point 1095TS (10mm Carbine): The Surprise Heavy Hitter
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Barrel Length: 17.5″
- Weight: 7 lbs
- Capacity: 10+1
- MSRP: $449.99
Pros
- 10mm from a 17.5-inch barrel
- Shares magazines with the JXP 10
- Stock tames 10mm recoil
Cons
- 10mm ammo costs more per round
- Fewer ammo choices than 9mm
- Heavy at 7 lbs
The 1095TS is the most interesting Hi-Point in the lineup and nobody’s talking about it. A 10mm Auto carbine with a 17.5″ barrel generates serious velocity and energy. At $449.99 MSRP, it’s one of the cheapest 10mm carbines you can buy, and its magazines interchange with the JXP 10 pistol.
For woods defense in bear country, the 1095TS is a legitimate budget option. 10mm Auto with hardcast or bonded bullets from a 17.5″ barrel will penetrate deeply enough to deal with black bears, and the carbine platform makes accurate shot placement far easier than a 10mm pistol. It’s not replacing a .44 Magnum lever gun, but at a quarter of the price, it’s a viable entry point. For the full 10mm story, see our 10mm for bear defense guide.
Best For: Budget woods/backcountry defense, 10mm enthusiasts on a budget, and anyone who wants serious carbine power without serious carbine prices. The sleeper of the Hi-Point lineup.
10. Hi-Point HP-15 (5.56 NATO): Wait, Hi-Point Makes an AR-15 Now?
- Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington
- Barrel Length: 16″ (4150 CMV steel)
- Receivers: Forged 7075-T6 aluminum
- Action: Direct gas impingement, M16-spec BCG
- Handguard: Free-float M-LOK
- Weight: 6.25 lbs
- Capacity: 30+1 (standard AR mags)
- MSRP: $499.99
Pros
- Forged 7075-T6 upper and lower
- Takes standard AR-15 magazines
- Free-float 15-inch M-LOK handguard
Cons
- Warranty covers the original buyer only
- Short track record so far
- Brand reputation puts off AR purists
This is the one that made everybody do a double-take. In 2025, Hi-Point launched the HP-15, their first ever AR-15 rifle. And here’s the kicker: it’s actually built to spec. Forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers (the same material used by BCM, Daniel Defense, and every other premium AR manufacturer). A 4150 CMV barrel. An M16-spec bolt carrier group. A free-float M-LOK handguard. Six-position buffer tube. Standard AR-15 magazine compatibility. This is not a zinc alloy pistol pretending to be a rifle. This is a real AR-15.
At $499, the HP-15 goes head to head with the PSA AR-15 and other budget AR builders. Note: the HP-15 comes with a “Limited Lifetime Warranty” covering the original purchaser only, which is more restrictive than the fully transferable, no-questions-asked warranty on Hi-Point’s pistols and carbines. It’s still a solid warranty, but it’s not the legendary “mail it in, no receipt needed” policy that the rest of the lineup enjoys.
Is the gun community ready for a Hi-Point AR-15? Not yet. The memes will be relentless. But if the HP-15 delivers on its spec sheet, this could be the product that forces people to take Hi-Point seriously as more than a budget pistol company. At $499.99 with forged receivers and a lifetime warranty for the original buyer, the value proposition is hard to argue with. See our best AR-15 rifles and best cheap AR-15s under $500 guides for the competition.
Best For: Budget-conscious AR-15 buyers who want forged receivers and an original-owner lifetime warranty. First AR-15 purchasers. Anyone who wants to own the most conversation-starting AR at the range.
Other Hi-Point Models Worth Knowing
Hi-Point’s 2026 catalog runs well past these ten. These are the current models we left out, with Hi-Point’s MSRPs:
- YC380 (Yeet Cannon 380): the YC9’s .380 ACP sibling, $215
- YEET Cannon G1: a C9-based 9mm with the YEET styling, $226
- JHP 45 Gen2 and JCP 40 Gen2: updated .45 ACP and .40 S&W pistols, $249 each
- 995P: a 9mm pistol built on the carbine action, 13.25-inch barrel, from $379
- 3895 and 3095 carbines: .380 ACP ($364) and 30 Super Carry ($369)
- 995 19-inch: a longer 9mm carbine sold with a Crimson Trace red dot, $409
- HP-15 pistols and HP-15 Heavy: 10.5-inch 5.56 and .300 Blackout pistols ($539.99) and a 1:7 heavy-barrel rifle ($579)
- California-compliant carbines: 995, 1095, 4095 and 4595 with a paddle grip (995 CA, $463)
- Hush-Point suppressors: Hi-Point’s own cans in .22, 9mm, 9/45 and .30
The Hi-Point Warranty: One of the Best in the Business
Hi-Point’s lifetime warranty is one of the best in the firearms industry. It’s not just lifetime for the original buyer. It’s lifetime, period. The warranty transfers to new owners. It follows the gun, not the buyer: the manual covers the gun “regardless of whether or not you are the original purchaser.” Call Hi-Point for return instructions before you ship. Abuse, modifications, aftermarket parts and reloaded ammo void it, and Hi-Point does not warrant function with silencers or muzzle devices installed. They’ve been doing this for decades and they’ve never wavered.
Compare that to Glock, whose US warranty runs one year for the original buyer and must be activated within 30 days. Sig Sauer’s Infinite Guarantee is the rare rival: fully transferable, with no receipt required. The HP-15 AR is the exception at Hi-Point: its limited lifetime warranty covers the original purchaser only. Hi-Point’s warranty is the strongest argument for the brand, and it tells you something about their confidence in the product.
Where to Buy Hi-Point Firearms
- Palmetto State Armory: Regularly lists Hi-Points below MSRP. Read our PSA review.
- Guns.com: Full Hi-Point lineup, including the JHP 45 Gen2 and the HP-15.
- Sportsman’s Warehouse: Stocks the JXP 10 and the carbines in store and online.
- Sportsman’s Guide: Budget-friendly retailer with ammo deals.
Use our price checker tool to compare prices across all retailers. And if you’re new to buying online, our how to buy guns online guide explains the FFL process.
The Bottom Line
Hi-Points are the guns that gun snobs love to hate, and they’re also the guns that put self-defense in the hands of people who can’t afford to be snobs. They’re ugly, they’re heavy, and they’ll never win a beauty contest or a competition. But they go bang, they feed hollow points, they come with one of the best warranties in the business, and they cost less than dinner for two at a nice restaurant.
The carbines are the real gems of the lineup. The 995TS in 9mm is a genuinely good firearm that earns respect on its own merits, not just its price tag. The 1095TS in 10mm is a sleeper pick for budget woods defense. The YC9 is a massive improvement with its 10+1 capacity, threaded barrel, and optic-ready slide. And the HP-15 AR-15 could be the product that finally forces the gun world to take Hi-Point seriously.
A Hi-Point in the nightstand is infinitely better than a $600 Glock you couldn’t afford. If you’re in that position, buy one without shame. It’ll work when you need it to.
Facts and Figures
- MSRPs, October 29, 2026: $196 (CF380) to $499.99 (HP-15), per Hi-Point Firearms
- Where they’re made: Mansfield, Ohio, with “100% American parts & assembly”
- Slides: Zamak 3, a zinc and aluminum alloy; every pistol and carbine is blowback operated and +P rated
- Shared magazines: 4595 carbine with the JHP 45, 4095 with the JCP 40, 1095 with the JXP 10
- HP-15: Hi-Point’s first AR-15, at dealers from June 2025, forged 7075-T6 receivers, 6.25 lbs
- Warranty: lifetime and transferable on pistols and carbines; the HP-15’s covers the original purchaser only
- Yeet Cannon name: picked by fans in Hi-Point’s June 2019 “Name the Nine” contest
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Hi-Point guns reliable?
Yes, for the money. Hi-Point pistols and carbines use a simple blowback action with fewer moving parts than a locked-breech design, and the heavy Zamak 3 slide holds the breech closed by mass alone. They feed hollow points, and every pistol and carbine is rated for +P ammo. Fit and finish are basic, but the guns run.
Are Hi-Point guns good for self-defense?
They are functional self-defense tools. They come in real defensive calibers (9mm, .380, .40 S&W, .45 ACP and 10mm), they feed hollow points, and they go bang. They aren't as refined or comfortable as guns costing three to five times more, but a loaded Hi-Point beats no gun at all. The carbines are capable home-defense guns.
What is the Hi-Point warranty?
Hi-Point's pistols and carbines carry a lifetime warranty that follows the gun, so later owners are covered as well as the original buyer. It covers repair or replacement; abuse, modifications, aftermarket parts and reloaded ammo void it, and you call Hi-Point for return instructions before you ship. The HP-15 AR-15's limited lifetime warranty covers the original purchaser only. Few major makers match it; Sig Sauer's Infinite Guarantee is the closest.
What is the best Hi-Point gun?
The 995TS 9mm carbine. At $364 MSRP it has low recoil, a threaded 16.5-inch barrel and a last-round hold-open, and it takes 20-round Redball magazines. Among the pistols, the YC9 Yeet Cannon is the pick for its 10+1 capacity, threaded barrel and optic-ready slide at $229.
Why are Hi-Point guns so cheap?
Design choices keep costs down: cast zinc alloy slides instead of machined steel, simple blowback operation instead of a locked breech, and polymer pistol frames. The guns are built in Mansfield, Ohio, with what Hi-Point calls 100% American parts and assembly.
What is the Hi-Point Yeet Cannon?
The YC9 Yeet Cannon is a 9mm pistol named after fans voted for it in Hi-Point's June 2019 "Name the Nine" contest. It upgrades the C9 with 10+1 capacity, a 4.12-inch threaded barrel and an optic-ready slide. MSRP is $229 for the standard model, $236 for the YEET edition with "YEET CANNON" on the slide, and $325 for the CT RD with a Crimson Trace red dot.
Does Hi-Point make an AR-15?
Yes. The HP-15 reached dealers in June 2025. It has forged 7075-T6 upper and lower receivers, a 16-inch 4150 CMV barrel, an M16-cut bolt carrier and a free-float M-LOK handguard, and it weighs 6.25 lbs. MSRP is $499.99, and HP-15 pistols in 5.56 and .300 Blackout list at $539.99.
Does Hi-Point make a carbine?
Yes, and the carbines are better regarded than the pistols. Hi-Point makes pistol-caliber carbines in 9mm, .380, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm and 30 Super Carry, from $364 MSRP. The 4595, 4095 and 1095 share magazines with the JHP 45, JCP 40 and JXP 10 pistols.
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