http://youtu.be/UToeNXDL9WY
That surprised me... just thought I'd share :-)
Does anyone have any details about how this was done. It appears they applied a reamer to a hi-point 40S&W. Seems like a friend of mine has a such a Hi-Point. I may have to convince him to let me convert it for him :-)
I wouldn't want to fire many rounds through it, especially not a steady diet of full power 10mm, and if you can't shoot full power, what's the point?
My reponse to shooting one would be the same as when Barry wanted me to sniff some glue in 7th grade; not no, but HELL NO!
did you see they also did a Hi-point 10mm carbine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qt0cUHG7zI&feature=relmfu
Maybe one day I'll ride up there and ask them. They're only around 60-70 miles north of me, in Jonesboro, GA. Looking at some of their vids they have a lot more powders and reloading supplies than anywhere around here. Only downside is it puts me into the metro Atlanta area traffic. :-\
Zombie thread on the rise........I just bought a .40S&W HiPoint Carbine. Probably won't convert it to 10mm. These guys never tell us any details, even the fact that the stock mags won't accept 10mm.
Only problem is I picked up a Hi-Point .45 once. Worst POS I ever bought! Got rid of that pig PRONTO!
Quote from: Vice on August 27 2012 06:40:57 PM MDT
My reponse to shooting one would be the same as when Barry wanted me to sniff some glue in 7th grade; not no, but HELL NO!
That's what I was thinking when I saw the subject line.
Quote from: gandog56 on January 20 2015 11:56:20 AM MST
Only problem is I picked up a Hi-Point .45 once. Worst POS I ever bought! Got rid of that pig PRONTO!
Did you buy it new?
What problems did you have?
Did you try more than one kind of ammo?
Did you use the warranty?
I all I can say is NO! How long 'til that f****** thing becomes a hand grenade!?
Now if Ruger, Smith, Glock, Beretta, Sig, HK wanted to make one I would buy it in heartbeat.
Quote from: Brian B. on July 10 2015 09:38:07 PM MDT
Quote from: gandog56 on January 20 2015 11:56:20 AM MST
Only problem is I picked up a Hi-Point .45 once. Worst POS I ever bought! Got rid of that pig PRONTO!
Did you buy it new?
What problems did you have?
Did you try more than one kind of ammo?
Did you use the warranty?
Actually it was a joke bid on Gunbroker for a used one. I put in a bid of $40 thinking I wouldn't win that. To my surprise, it DID win. Then there was the $20 fee for shipping and another $20 for a transfer from my local FFL. Got it in. The first surprise was the weight of the stupid thing. It looked half plastic, but seemed to weigh about twice as much as my 1911. The grip felt really strange to me. But I took it to the range to try it out. Filled the mag, and started blasting. First problem, the grip was so bad I had to hold it really high up. This cause the slide to bite into the web of skin between my index and thumb every time. I could not fire the pig without it slamming into that web. Second it failed to feed 3 times. As a matter of fact, it never did not have at least one failure to feed, and usually several. I tried many kinds of ammo, usually 230 grain ball. Sucker would NEVER go through a whole mag without a fail to feed somewhere. The only good thing about the gun was if it did feed, it went bang every time you pulled the trigger. I ended up giving it to my little brother. He uses it as a single shot shark dispatcher when he is out fishing in the Gulf Of Mexico. It works OK as long as he does not need a quick follow up shot.
I just hate to hear a company ran down over an experience that a person had with a used gun. They have the best warranty in the industry, and the gun was used/ you have no knowledge of what that gun may have been subjected to before you owned it.
I have a Hi-Point and it performs fine for what it is/ an entry level firearm for folks that dont have the means to buy a Glock etc. I have the Glock now/ the Hi-Point still has a home in my safe.
(The video i saw of both the 10Carbine and 10 JCP the guns percormed flawlessy,.. (Discussions about a Hi-Point in a caliber they are not manufactured in are really kinda like pee'ing in the wind. THERE IS NO SUCH ANIMAL, so why l the gun snobbery?)
Poor folks have every much the right to own firearms as everyone else, not trying to argue,.. Just a reminder that "A GUN" is infinitely better than no gun.
Quote from: Brian B. on July 16 2015 08:03:16 AM MDT
I just hate to hear a company ran down over an experience that a person had with a used gun. They have the best warranty in the industry, and the gun was used/ you have no knowledge of what that gun may have been subjected to before you owned it.
I have a Hi-Point and it performs fine for what it is/ an entry level firearm for folks that dont have the means to buy a Glock etc. I have the Glock now/ the Hi-Point still has a home in my safe.
(The video i saw of both the 10Carbine and 10 JCP the guns percormed flawlessy,.. (Discussions about a Hi-Point in a caliber they are not manufactured in are really kinda like pee'ing in the wind. THERE IS NO SUCH ANIMAL, so why l the gun snobbery?)
Poor folks have every much the right to own firearms as everyone else, not trying to argue,.. Just a reminder that "A GUN" is infinitely better than no gun.
Any prior misuse would not cause the web bite that thing gave me or how heavy the darned thing was. Maybe the misloading problem was something the prior owner did, I just don't know. I just don't plan to ever repeat the experience ever again. I have bought many different used pistols from many various manufacturers, this was absolutely the worst one I ever got. Heck, I once bought a Raven .25 for $30 that gave me less problems.
A fine weapon the High Point is not. I have a friend with one. Heavy, uncomfortable to shoot.
But it was very inexpensive and it always goes bang. If you have only a little budget and want a solid gun, the High Point is workable.
Quote from: sqlbullet on July 17 2015 05:16:31 PM MDT
A fine weapon the High Point is not. I have a friend with one. Heavy, uncomfortable to shoot.
But it was very inexpensive and it always goes bang. If you have only a little budget and want a solid gun, the High Point is workable.
Thanks for your balanced& honest reply,.. my point exactly. I find gun snobbery kind of offensive if i'm completely honest. (And the flexibility of sharing magazines between the pistold and carbines is very handy indeed)
My HiPoint 4085 Carbine is now running fine after a small factory hiccup. Eventually would love to do a Hi-Point 10mm conversion
Quote from: Pablo on July 18 2015 06:12:35 AM MDT
My HiPoint 4085 Carbine is now running fine after a small factory hiccup. Eventually would love to do a Hi-Point 10mm conversion
I badly want a 40 Carbine~ i think they look great too, i love the sneers when i bring up the brand as well/ it cracks me up. (Great little carbines)
How was the warranty service? Pretty impressive i'm betting.
Warranty support was perfect.
Quote from: Brian B. on July 18 2015 08:34:23 AM MDT
Quote from: Pablo on July 18 2015 06:12:35 AM MDT
My HiPoint 4085 Carbine is now running fine after a small factory hiccup. Eventually would love to do a Hi-Point 10mm conversion
I badly want a 40 Carbine~ i think they look great too, i love the sneers when i bring up the brand as well/ it cracks me up. (Great little carbines)
How was the warranty service? Pretty impressive i'm betting.
I'll stick with my Mechtech in 10mm.
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I'll stick with my Mechtech in 10mm.
How much did that bad boy cost?
I have my 10mm AR SBR.
I don't like HiPoint pistols for many of the reasons mentioned but carbine is an excellent value.
Quote from: gandog56 on July 19 2015 07:59:24 PM MDT
Quote from: Brian B. on July 18 2015 08:34:23 AM MDT
Quote from: Pablo on July 18 2015 06:12:35 AM MDT
My HiPoint 4085 Carbine is now running fine after a small factory hiccup. Eventually would love to do a Hi-Point 10mm conversion
I badly want a 40 Carbine~ i think they look great too, i love the sneers when i bring up the brand as well/ it cracks me up. (Great little carbines)
How was the warranty service? Pretty impressive i'm betting.
I'll stick with my Mechtech in 10mm.
I had never even heard of these until this forum so im trying to catch up~ good stuff huh?
They are ugly and heavy. But $235 new. Stock sights are decent and accuracy surprising. I only bought one because I wanted a low cost 40 carbine.
Quote from: Pablo on July 19 2015 08:21:15 PM MDT
They are ugly and heavy. But $235 new. Stock sights are decent and accuracy surprising. I only bought one because I wanted a low cost 40 carbine.
You need a bar of soap jammed in your mouth! LOL
Hah I'm not a super gun snob. Fit, function, form are all important. Function can be the most key.
If i ever find a cheap .40 (under 100 used one) i will ream it to 10mm. Usually find 9mm ones all the time in the 75 to 100 range. No way am i paying retail for a new one of these pieces of junk.. yeah i have owned one and had it completely apart... quality they are not. They are uglier than a mud fence and my stepsister but they seem to be reliable.
Quote from: Pablo on July 19 2015 08:52:21 PM MDT
Hah I'm not a super gun snob. Fit, function, form are all important. Function can be the most key.
Oh i know~ it was tongue in cheek, i could read through the lines that you are fond of the carbine.
Quote from: rw on July 19 2015 08:54:24 PM MDT
If i ever find a cheap .40 (under 100 used one) i will ream it to 10mm. Usually find 9mm ones all the time in the 75 to 100 range. No way am i paying retail for a new one of these pieces of junk.. yeah i have owned one and had it completely apart... quality they are not. They are uglier than a mud fence and my stepsister but they seem to be reliable.
So, you dont like them,.. They are ugly,.. They work,.. AND YOU WANT ONE,. ROFL,..
Just dont want buddies to see her in the safe huh?,.. SCREW WHAT OTHERS THINK I SAY, its my gun, if i like "X" gun, i like it. I get a kick out of the implied Hi-Point taboo silliness.
Matter of fact~ i'll gladly discuss (LOL) buying any and all Hi-Points from members here/ ANY HI-POINT. (But remember/ they are "undesirable junk", so lets keep that in mind) ;)
Quote from: Brian B. on July 19 2015 09:44:23 PM MDT
Quote from: rw on July 19 2015 08:54:24 PM MDT
If i ever find a cheap .40 (under 100 used one) i will ream it to 10mm. Usually find 9mm ones all the time in the 75 to 100 range. No way am i paying retail for a new one of these pieces of junk.. yeah i have owned one and had it completely apart... quality they are not. They are uglier than a mud fence and my stepsister but they seem to be reliable.
So, you dont like them,.. They are ugly,.. They work,.. AND YOU WANT ONE,. ROFL,..
Just dont want buddies to see her in the safe huh?,.. SCREW WHAT OTHERS THINK I SAY, its my gun, if i like "X" gun, i like it. I get a kick out of the implied Hi-Point taboo silliness.
Matter of fact~ i'll gladly discuss (LOL) buying any and all Hi-Points from members here/ ANY HI-POINT. (But remember/ they are "undesirable junk", so lets keep that in mind) ;)
Never said I wanted one jackass. But I would buy a real cheap one to ream just to see what it takes to make it work. They are pretty much junk, other wise they would retain value. They come right out and say it or at least to that you shouldn't shoot them a lot because they wear out fast, wording to effect was in the manuals to the pistols at one time. May still be.
Quote from: rw on July 19 2015 10:14:26 PM MDT
Quote from: Brian B. on July 19 2015 09:44:23 PM MDT
Quote from: rw on July 19 2015 08:54:24 PM MDT
If i ever find a cheap .40 (under 100 used one) i will ream it to 10mm. Usually find 9mm ones all the time in the 75 to 100 range. No way am i paying retail for a new one of these pieces of junk.. yeah i have owned one and had it completely apart... quality they are not. They are uglier than a mud fence and my stepsister but they seem to be reliable.
So, you dont like them,.. They are ugly,.. They work,.. AND YOU WANT ONE,. ROFL,..
Just dont want buddies to see her in the safe huh?,.. SCREW WHAT OTHERS THINK I SAY, its my gun, if i like "X" gun, i like it. I get a kick out of the implied Hi-Point taboo silliness.
Matter of fact~ i'll gladly discuss (LOL) buying any and all Hi-Points from members here/ ANY HI-POINT. (But remember/ they are "undesirable junk", so lets keep that in mind) ;)
Never said I wanted one jackass. But I would buy a real cheap one to ream just to see what it takes to make it work. They are pretty much junk, other wise they would retain value. They come right out and say it or at least to that you shouldn't shoot them a lot because they wear out fast, wording to effect was in the manuals to the pistols at one time. May still be.
:))
Can you see the humor in your reply?, while calling me a jack ass, but doubling down on wanting one.. While still claiming they are crap.. ROFL
Dont get worked up man, ITS OK~ NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW YOU WILL OWN IT.
Gun snobbery peer pressure is a very strong thing~ i get it!
(Back up and read the posts~ the fact that you replied the way you did is funny, while illustrating my point. Its all good man/ so what, you want one,.. Big deal. Hell i like thicker girls too)
Never said I wanted one, I have been a fabricator and mechanic most my life.. I like seeing what it takes to make things work and especially after mods to improve or repurpose them .
No, I don't like somebody attempting humor by twisting what I said around.
Quote from: rw on July 19 2015 10:29:23 PM MDT
Never said I wanted one, I have been a fabricator and mechanic most my life.. I like seeing what it takes to make things work and especially after mods to improve or repurpose them .
No, I don't like somebody attempting humor by twisting what I said around.
It would be interesting to view an R&D from someone actually in the process of the conversion. The carbine them guys have has little to no detail on what they did~ specifically that is. Be fun to follow.
Quote from: Brian B. on July 19 2015 10:39:27 PM MDT
It would be interesting to view an R&D from someone actually in the process of the conversion. The carbine them guys have has little to no detail on what they did~ specifically that is. Be fun to follow.
THAT is why I joined this thread. Eventually I will do mine, but it will be in a few years at best.
If people really don't like a certain brand why the heck would you a join a thread just to carp about that brand? Grow the hell up.
Quote from: Pablo on July 19 2015 08:07:22 PM MDT
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I'll stick with my Mechtech in 10mm.
How much did that bad boy cost?
I have my 10mm AR SBR.
I don't like HiPoint pistols for many of the reasons mentioned but carbine is an excellent value.
I've seen the basic conversions on Gunbroker for around $400. I had it from the factory with a few bells and whistles put on, it ended up about $750.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Gandog56/MechTech_zpsjrxvavah.jpg)
Funny you posted that, i was just geeking google images for these doo-dadders.. Kinda pricey for a poor boy like me :))
Quote from: gandog56 on July 20 2015 07:49:07 PM MDT
I've seen the basic conversions on Gunbroker for around $400. I had it from the factory with a few bells and whistles put on, it ended up about $750.
Now I want. Thanks for that. Yah bunch of enablers. ;D :D :))
I'll enable ya! This thing is F-U-N. Good thing I reload because I am sure going through some ammo with it.
I bet its a freaggin blast.
You mean that literally??? ;D
I bought a new Hi Point 45 when they first came out. It fired all kinds of ammo with no problems.
I bought a used one on Gunbroker & it FTE. I sent it to Hi Point, they found 2 springs reversed, shipped back to me & it also fires different ammo with no problems.
They honored the lifetime warranty & I'm a happy Hi Point gun owner.
Quote from: wrladner on July 24 2015 02:15:47 PM MDT
I bought a new Hi Point 45 when they first came out. It fired all kinds of ammo with no problems.
I bought a used one on Gunbroker & it FTE. I sent it to Hi Point, they found 2 springs reversed, shipped back to me & it also fires different ammo with no problems.
They honored the lifetime warranty & I'm a happy Hi Point gun owner.
My biggest problem was the unwieldy grip and my small short fingered hand., that forced me to hold it up way high and caused it to bite me from the slide whacking my hand. They just don't fit me. The other problems may have been fixable, but if it hurt me just to fire it I did all right by giving to my little bro who had bigger hands.
I was suprised to hear a previous poster had problems with the slide hurting his hand. I have extremely large hands (I wear XXXL gloves, size15 ring finger, and 10" finger reach). I had a S&W SD40, I had to get rid of because of the small grip. The HiPoint JCP40 fits my hand like a glove. No problems with my hands at all.
The thing that bothers me the most, when people start criticising Hi Points, is that they are ignoring basic gun fundamentals. Hi Points are blow back operating firearms, not the more popular recoil operating style. Do they have large heavy slides? Yes, they have to since it is the slide weight that is holding the gun in battery. To compare a Hi Point to other firearms that use a different operating system is the definition of comparing apples to oranges.
I watched a video from TFB at SHOT show this year, were the TFB correspondent had to eat crow about bad mouthing Hi Point. I applaud him for having the character to do so, but another thing stood out to me. The Hi Point rep just stood there and graciously accepted the apology, he even mentioned something to effect of " you get use to it when you're Hi Point". What I couldn't get over was asking, why should they have to get use to it? Hi Point puts out a quality product, for what it is, why should they have to get use to "gun" people being uninformed of the facts about it? Why should Hi Point have to get use to the criticism that springs from that ignorance? On top of graciously putting up with it, they offer a lifetime warranty and fix the guns so many are disparaging.
I think people should be applauding an American company with that kind of commitment. Sorry for the rant, it just rubbed me wrong reading some of the posts ::)