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I picked up a Hi-Point 995 from another club member. Never shot before. Still the old version stock. $200.00
Now for the report:
Well the stock absolutely sucks! Cheap plastic with a seam straight down the middle that opens up a little.
The trigger is awful. No other words for it.
It's heavy for what it is, and definitely ugly.
It shoots very well though. To my surprise I was able to get 1.5" groups at 30yards with the peep sights. Bench shooting with a lead sled for a rest. Didn't test it out past 30yards. I'll have to some other time.
Used Winchester range ammo(200) & Sellier Bellot 115gr(50) FMJ.
I did have a FTF issue. The magazine has about a 1/8" vertical play. If held tight to the action it will FTF. If allowed to sag down no problems what so ever. I was informed by previous owner it has feed issues with JHP ammo. Most likely the ramp needs polishing. In the Hi-Point book it recommends FMJ also.
If I come across one of these in .45acp I'm going to jump all over it. I was actually that impressed with it. For $200.00 and that kind of accuracy I don't know what to say. Lots of shortcomings but it shoots and shoots well.
IMHO it's worth the money. I wouldn't trust my life to it, but for kicks why not.
Now for the report:
Well the stock absolutely sucks! Cheap plastic with a seam straight down the middle that opens up a little.
The trigger is awful. No other words for it.
It's heavy for what it is, and definitely ugly.
It shoots very well though. To my surprise I was able to get 1.5" groups at 30yards with the peep sights. Bench shooting with a lead sled for a rest. Didn't test it out past 30yards. I'll have to some other time.
Used Winchester range ammo(200) & Sellier Bellot 115gr(50) FMJ.
I did have a FTF issue. The magazine has about a 1/8" vertical play. If held tight to the action it will FTF. If allowed to sag down no problems what so ever. I was informed by previous owner it has feed issues with JHP ammo. Most likely the ramp needs polishing. In the Hi-Point book it recommends FMJ also.
If I come across one of these in .45acp I'm going to jump all over it. I was actually that impressed with it. For $200.00 and that kind of accuracy I don't know what to say. Lots of shortcomings but it shoots and shoots well.
IMHO it's worth the money. I wouldn't trust my life to it, but for kicks why not.