Budget Pistol - Page 5

fnfalman · 01-16-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Do you have personal experience with Hi Point that makes you say that? Just asking,it just sometimes feels as if people don't like particular brands without any concrete reasons...no offense meant btw. I really do appreciate the input.

No. I don't have personal experience with Hi-Point. Nor do I have personal experiences with Davies, Jennings and Ravens. There's a reason for that: they're craps that you cannot rely to trust your life to.

Does this mean that everybody has to buy a custom tuned Les Baer? No. Does this mean that everybody has to own an HK or a SIG? No. But there are plenty of used revolvers from decent (if not spectacular) manufacturers like Taurus and Rossi that should fit the $150 budgets.

Amorok · 01-16-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Exactly... You'd spend more in ammo the first few times at the range than you did buying the gun itself!

Not true at all, you can find most rounds in packs of 100 for surprisingly low prices at Wal-Mart of all places. Look, you might be able to get a cheap gun and cheap bullets, but that's like buying a cheap car or a cheap whore, you might luck out but more likely you'll regret it. And since you probably won't shoot that much you'd be better served buying something reliable that can sit for long periods of time without a lot of attention. Leave that hi-point in your drawer for a few weeks and it'll jam on you, and you won't be concealing it at all. It's too big and besides, the lint from your clothes will turn it into a paperweight when you need it to shoot. If you're serious just pick up a used Glock. They're much more reliable, you can get them in loads of good calibers as well as pussy 9mm, and they'll fix it for you as well. If you do buy this lug let me know so I can be there to fix it when it breaks on you.

Amber Lamps · 01-16-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

How about a .357 Sig semi auto? Very nice round if you ask me. Better than any .40 S&W.

Sig? I would definitely be down for a 357 semi!

Rider · 01-16-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Sig? I would definitely be down for a 357 semi!

Yeah, it's a 40 S&W necked down to fit a .355 bullet(.357 magnum). Developed my Sig Sauer. It has the same characteristics of a 357 magnum round in a semi auto cartridge. Since it's a bottle neck design, they are far less susceptible to jamming than standard rounds. Most 40 S&W's will convert to a .357 SIG with a simple barrel change. You need to however get a gun of good quality to handle the extra pressure of the .357 SIG round.

Amber Lamps · 01-16-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Amorok

Not true at all, you can find most rounds in packs of 100 for surprisingly low prices at Wal-Mart of all places. Look, you might be able to get a cheap gun and cheap bullets, but that's like buying a cheap car or a cheap whore, you might luck out but more likely you'll regret it. And since you probably won't shoot that much you'd be better served buying something reliable that can sit for long periods of time without a lot of attention. Leave that hi-point in your drawer for a few weeks and it'll jam on you, and you won't be concealing it at all. It's too big and besides, the lint from your clothes will turn it into a paperweight when you need it to shoot. If you're serious just pick up a used Glock. They're much more reliable, you can get them in loads of good calibers as well as pussy 9mm, and they'll fix it for you as well. If you do buy this lug let me know so I can be there to fix it when it breaks on you.

I totally understand what you mean but this isn't that important to me. I'm really not trying to defend my castle from the Hotentots or anything. I was just going to play around and go shoot with some of the boys around here... The thing that draws me to the Hi Point other than price is the simplicity of it's design. I don't see how it could jam,given proper ammo,of course. There's a Gun Show in a couple weeks,so I'm to wait until then and see what I can find. Besides,maybe I can get some money/trade for the 4 true switch blades that I have.

Three of which are American made!

Carolina · 01-18-2009, 08:02 PM

I have the 40 and 380 from highpoint and yes the cheap price attracted me. They do jam when fired rapidly with cheap wally world rounds. when you are actually targeting and firing sensibly they are pretty good. the 40 and 45 are def too damnnn biggggg, you don't want them for personal carry. but for a range toy when your bored it would be cool my 380 is perfect and she never really jams even when firing rapidly. i am keeping both of mine but plan on getting that taurus 24/7 pro soon or prob some type of revolver.

nhgunnut · 01-19-2009, 08:00 AM

I am saying it again, having shot the High Point for sumilar money you can have a proven relaible semi. Makarov

Amorok · 01-19-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I totally understand what you mean but this isn't that important to me. I'm really not trying to defend my castle from the Hotentots or anything.

And I'm not trying to race my bike or anything, but I still wear a helmet.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I was just going to play around and go shoot with some of the boys around here...

And if you bring a Hi-Point they're all gonna laugh at you.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

The thing that draws me to the Hi Point other than price is the simplicity of it's design. I don't see how it could jam,given proper ammo,of course.

Trust me, it wall surprise you. The things are jam-o-matics. And once those pins get stuck or bent the gun's finished. Want something simple? Get a Glock, and HK USP or a 1911. Want something simple and cheap? Get a Glock.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

There's a Gun Show in a couple weeks,so I'm to wait until then and see what I can find. Besides,maybe I can get some money/trade for the 4 true switch blades that I have.

Three of which are American made!

Good call, check your local shows first. A couple of manufacturers have new lines coming out so there will be some good guns for cheap over the next few months. As for the switchblades, what kind of condition and how much you want?

Amber Lamps · 01-20-2009, 08:59 PM

I'm not sure if I feel comfortable selling something with potential federal charges over the forum...

Adeptus_Minor · 01-21-2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I'm not sure if I feel comfortable selling something with potential federal charges over the forum...

Someone is offering to buy or sell a gun here?

01-18-2009, 08:02 PM	#46
Carolina Says it's time to ride Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA :) Moto: 2003 honda CBR 954/ 2011 Road King classic Posts: 1,012	I have the 40 and 380 from highpoint and yes the cheap price attracted me. They do jam when fired rapidly with cheap wally world rounds. when you are actually targeting and firing sensibly they are pretty good. the 40 and 45 are def too damnnn biggggg, you don't want them for personal carry. but for a range toy when your bored it would be cool my 380 is perfect and she never really jams even when firing rapidly. i am keeping both of mine but plan on getting that taurus 24/7 pro soon or prob some type of revolver. __________________ a wise man once said if u wipe ur ass with your hand you'll have a fistfull of shit

01-19-2009, 08:00 AM	#47
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	I am saying it again, having shot the High Point for sumilar money you can have a proven relaible semi. Makarov

01-20-2009, 08:59 PM	#49
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I'm not sure if I feel comfortable selling something with potential federal charges over the forum...