[lpj]

Originally Posted by Sharp&Shiny

We can only dream about firearm ownership in the UK.. Paul

We hear a lot in America about Brits opinions of gun ownership in the US. I get a sense that for the most part, it is a negative view, leading to lawlessness, higher murder rates and generally America is too free with gun ownership. Is this accurate, or press?

[ben.mid]

My feeling is that it's press & political correctness.
Every time some deranged nutter did anything involving a gun they removed some , or a lot, of the freedom of responsible, law abiding gun owners.
Now illegal guns are fairly readily available & easier to get for criminal activities as many guns were simply not handed in (for destruction).
I think that to a certain extent your gun laws are seen as too relaxed, but ours are far too far the other way.

[Milton Man]

Here in Canada, MY sense is that the views tend towards that the gun laws in the U.S. are too lax. I don't know where I really stand, but as far as hunting weapons and the hoops we Canadians have to jump through, it's a bit ridiculous (who's going to hold up a convenience store with a hunting rifle?).

Also, and I've only recently come to this view, the registration and gun control laws are a bit pedantic - they're going crazy on legal guns when it's the illegal ones that are doing all the harm.

Sorry for steering this off topic.

Mark

[hoglahoo]

There are several other conversation forum threads tackling opposing views on gun control from both sides of the atlantic, maybe this thread can be devoted to bragging time? just a thought

Those photos jwoods posted have me itching to go shooting. I hear there's a good place in wagoner that has a wide variety of firearms available to try out on a range. QuickOrange whats this pistol you have I keep hearing so much about?

[Wildtim]

I too think a Hi-point Carbine would be a blast, I want one in .40 though.

I hear the owners of high point pistols often praising them and those who haven't owned them often trashing them. It's pretty interesting. If I ever again have the cash to get a handgun I just might have to give one a shot, I could use a full combat size piece in my collection.

[Quick Orange]

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

QuickOrange whats this pistol you have I keep hearing so much about?

It's a Hi-Point 9mm, C9 model. It's been a workhorse for over 2000 rounds of cheap ammo, and only cost me $130 or so. Unfortunately, a piece in the slide broke, so I'll be sending it off for warranty work shortly.

My dad bought one with me (our serials are actually sequential), and his has been a great gun too. I've shot all kinds of guns, and I like shooting this every bit as much as a comparable Beretta or other 9mm.

[CactusBob]

I used to have a Hi-Point .45 ACP. It was accurate, reliable and always fed Wolf ammo which is cheap Russian ammo. The only issue I had was I just didn't like the grips so I sold it and bought a 1911. Mine cost me $150 brand new. They are fun and inexpensive shooters

Bob

[kilowattkid]

The grips are bad. Some people have slipped over a short length of a bicycle innertube over them.

HI Points kind of get a bad rap. Some gun "elitists" hate them because of there cheap price, heavy weight and brick like looks. They get compared to the "Saturday night special" and such. All guns can end up in the wrong hands through theft and other means (strawman purchases).

HI Points are way more reliable than Jennings and Brycos and other such cheapos. The Hi-Point is a great way for someone to enter into to legal gun ownership without breaking the bank. When I was a first time homeowner, it was the only thing I could afford for protection at the time. I have ran thousands of rounds through my C9 with only one fire pin issue (bent) due to a jam caused by a cheap magazine issue. They sent me one (pin) within a week. Customer service is better than most companies.

I have since purchased many (many, many, many, many) others since then, but still like to plink with my C9. as you can see from the picture, I also modified it a bit with some grips and a polish. I also smoothed out and polished up the feed ramp which made chambering hollow points a flawless procedure. It's heavy, ugly and goes boom everytime I fire it. If it fails to that I'll thow it the bad guy and knock him out.

I also have a 9MM carbine (Hi point) with the ATI aftermarket stock. great reliable plinker as well.

Jerry

[kilowattkid]

Couple other grips I've made as well:

HI Point .380
Bersa .380
HI P 9MM
Ruger 9MM

[RareBreed]

I sold it and bought a 1911

A wise choice , what manufacture did you go with?