For as much guff as Hi-Point, and Hi-Point owners get, I sure like my 1095TS 10mm Carbine. I took it out again today to dial in the Holosun HE503CU-GR, and I gota say, I?ve forgotten how much it is. It?s certainly not the most aesthetically pleasing, and should have been designed to take Glock mags, but other than that, it?s a darn fun and reliable weapon at its price point, plus it has been malfunction free with over 1K through it so far 😀
Among the HiPoint defeciences, reliability and durability are not big offenders.
They are built like a tank
They are tough and reliable even if they are ugly to look at and non too accurate. For all the people who put down Highpoints, I don't know of very many other brands that can handle the punishment a HP will. I have watched videos of people TRYING to blow them up; even hammering rebar into the end of the barrel and it still clears it without blowing up. In the end, they had to actually weld rebar into the end of the barrel to cause a catastrophic failure.
Pros: tough, reliable, and cheap
cons: ugly, heavy, not super accurate.
Now you guys are starting to make me consider passing on getting a lever gun and getting a High point 10mm.
It?s unfortunate they don?t accept Glock mags, but that?s ok. Other than being heavier than most, and a bit funky looking, mine has run 100%, and for the price, it?s tough to beat
Kenk, How accurate is it? say 25 to 50 yards? I saw online a few comments about it not being real accurate why im asking.
Also the 1095TS is built like a tank, not giving a thought when it comes to hot loads (at least in my experience)
Sounds good and tough. Yes be nice if it took glock mags or offered in a 15 or 20 round mags for it.
I use a HOLOSUN HE503CU-GR on it, and works great at 25 yards and out, it?s no tack driver, but would work well for whitetail for say 50 yard shots and under
Nice, what size group would you say is typical at say 30 yards with it ?
I?d say something like 3ish
If weight isn?t an issue on long hikes, it would do well
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Really appreciate your knowledge and honest input Kenk . It sounds like a great, tough and fun gun to shoot. I would prefer something that shoots tighter groups like 1" to 1 1/2" groups at 30 yards. Anything much over that would probably not make me happy in a rifle. I've got a 9mm AR that shoots about 2" and it frustrates me sometimes.
I?m sure some could shoot tighter groups 1095
While I totally understand the desire for accuracy, anything under 5 to 6 inches at 50 yards is perfectly serviceable as a deer rifle in my area. In thick woods, visibility is not over 50 yards anyway and if you aim for the middle of the sweet spot, there is a good 6 inches of wiggle room to score a good double lung shot that will put them down quickly and humanely.
Like I said, I understand the desire. I have made the same remarks on this forum about wanting 1 to 2" groups out of a rifle. It just depends on what you want it for: Are you competing with it where accuracy is paramount or is it just a fun plinker or a meat getter? If you plan to compete, the Highpoint probably isn't the right rifle for you but if you are hunting at 50 yards or less in thick brush or woods, it would be hard to find a tougher, more reliable rifle in my opinion. Every gun has pros and cons. You can certainly get 10 mm PCCs that are more accurate but I can guarantee you will pay twice as much at a minimum and they will have negatives in different areas than the HP. My TNW can print 0.75" groups at 50 yards but it isn't even close to as reliable as the HP for instance. It will jam at least once or twice per 30 round mag. I have NEVER has my HP jam even once. The TNW was a little over twice the price of the HP as well. If I had to choose one to defend my home or to get meat or go hungry, I would choose the HP every day and twice on Sunday.
Well said