HiPoint 45acp carbine

[sgreen3]

Just wondering if anyone had one of these and if you liked it or not and what you thought of it? How did it shoot, was it functional?...

 

[goinggreyfast]

I've got the 995 carbine and I love mine. Last time I shot it I was hitting 4-6" steel at about 70 yards using just the stock sights.

I had to send it in once and they fixed the issue with no problems, no questions asked. You can't beat the warranty.

 

[gregkl]

I shot a guys once at the range. He was all pumped up about it and insisted I shoot it. I shot it. I think they are junk.

But, disclaimer so I don't hurt anyone's feeling...I have never been interested in owning low quality stuff just so I could do something. If I can't find a way to buy quality I will do without first.

Which is why I don't own much...

Edit...the one I shot was 9mm. Just thought about that.

 

[Rocdenindy]

I had a 995 also. Its a tack driver but the biggest problem I had is the magazine. They suck. I used both a Hi Point and a ProMag aftermarket.

 

[sgreen3]

Yea Ive had one of the 9mm models and it was ok. Didn't really have any issues with it other than the mags. Only reason I ask is a fella has a 45acp model an looks to be cheap enough, so thought about springing on it. Just didn't know if anyone had any real world experience with the 45acp model. Don't really see to many of those.

 

[wolfman]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...32385-review-hi-point-4595-45acp-carbine.html

 

[sgreen3]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...32385-review-hi-point-4595-45acp-carbine.html

Awesome, Thanks.

 

[dhamby]

I shot a guys once at the range. He was all pumped up about it and insisted I shoot it. I shot it. I think they are junk.

But, disclaimer so I don't hurt anyone's feeling...I have never been interested in owning low quality stuff just so I could do something. If I can't find a way to buy quality I will do without first.

Which is why I don't own much...

Edit...the one I shot was 9mm. Just thought about that.

While I agree for the most part with your statement I do believe there are good quality firearms for decent deal. While I would never trust my life to a hi point pistol my carbine has had several hundred rounds through it, both clean and filthy without a single malfunction. I have yet to meet someone with a high priced JRC carbine that can say the same thing and mine cost significantly less.

Yea Ive had one of the 9mm models and it was ok. Didn't really have any issues with it other than the mags. Only reason I ask is a fella has a 45acp model an looks to be cheap enough, so thought about springing on it. Just didn't know if anyone had any real world experience with the 45acp model. Don't really see to many of those.

My 9mm carbine has ran great. I think the reason the 45 model is not as popular is the price of ammo over the 9mm. A buddy of mine shot one in 45 and said it had no issues either.

 

[sgreen3]

Yes very true, although it looks like Wolfman ran handloads through his with no trouble so that is definitely promising!

 

[netsecurity]

I want a 45 carbine. I suspect there will be an explosion of demand for them, because there has been an explosion of demand for the 1911's, so everyone has the ammo. And, if you are buying a carbine sized weapon, you don't need the low recoil of the little 9mm cartridge. At least that is my logic.

I predict the next major winner to dominate the gun market will be a 45acp bullpup carbine...and I WANT ONE! It just needs to cost under $700.

 

[sgreen3]

I want a 45 carbine. I suspect there will be an explosion of demand for them, because there has been an explosion of demand for the 1911's, so everyone has the ammo. And, if you are buying a carbine sized weapon, you don't need the low recoil of the little 9mm cartridge. At least that is my logic.

I predict the next major winner to dominate the gun market will be a 45acp bullpup carbine...and I WANT ONE! It just needs to cost under $700.

Ill have to say, that would be pretty sweet!

 

[wolfman]

Yes very true, although it looks like Wolfman ran handloads through his with no trouble so that is definitely promising!

100% Hand loads, made from bullets I cast myself, in fact, it has never had a factory load to eat.

 

[Beardown]

I love my 995! No kick at all, eats all ammo, and is pretty dang accurate with just the factory sights. I bet the 45 is similar.

 

[sgreen3]

100% Hand loads, made from bullets I cast myself, in fact, it has never had a factory load to eat.

That's very good news! What are some of the loads your running through it?

 

[rugertoter]

Generally, for what you pay, you get more than that in return. Hi Point does a better job with their firearms than they get credit for. JMHO.

 

[wolfman]

That's very good news! What are some of the loads your running through it?

I use the Lee tumble lube style molds, it likes both the 200gr SWC over 5.5gr and the 230gr RN over 5gr of W231, which are my go to plinking loads for all of my 45's.

 

[Notalentbum]

I have one of the 4595s. About 200rds through it no problems yet. I'm planning to sell my JRC 9mm if I can find one of the 9mm Hi-Points to replace it.

Matt

 

[sgreen3]

I use the Lee tumble lube style molds, it likes both the 200gr SWC over 5.5gr and the 230gr RN over 5gr of W231, which are my go to plinking loads for all of my 45's.

Good deal thanks for the info!

 

[sgreen3]

Any of you guys ever ran any steel case ammo through them?

 

[kalboy]

Any of you guys ever ran any steel case ammo through them?

I owned a 4595 for awhile, bought it from an INGOer and traded it to another later. Mine ate steel, aluminum and of course brass
w/o issue. Very mild mannered, soft spoken guns. More so even than the 9 or 40 carbines, and although I never ran up a high rd count in mine it never once had a jam or failure of any sort, with any ammo.