The Hi-Point carbine is a series of pistol-caliber carbines manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms chambered for 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP, .380 ACP and .30 Super Carry handgun cartridges. They are inexpensive as they are constructed using polymers and alloyed metals resulting in a reduction of production costs and sale price. It functions via a simple direct blowback action.
| Hi-Point carbine | |
|---|---|
 First Generation Hi-Point-995 Carbine | |
| Type | Carbine, Pistol-caliber carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Tom Deeb |
| Designed | Hi-Point Firearms |
| Variants | 995, 995TS, 4095, 4095TS, 4595, 4595TS, 1095TS |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | (995) 5.75 lb (2.6 kg) (4095) 7 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Length | 32.5 in (830 mm) |
| Barrel length | (995) 16.5 in (420 mm) (4095) 17.5 in (440 mm) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP, .380 ACP, .30 Super Carry |
| Action | Blowback |
| Muzzle velocity | 9×19mm NATO, 1,400 feet per second (~427 metre per second) |
| Feed system | 5, 10, 15 and 20 round detachable box magazines |
| Sights | hooded front, rear adjustable aperture |
Origin
editDeveloped during the now-expired 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, the Hi-Point carbine comes with a ten-round magazine that fits into the pistol grip. With the expiration of the federal assault weapons ban in 2004, aftermarket third-party 15- and 20-round magazines were created.[1]
The proprietary magazines are usable only with Hi-Point firearms. The pistol-style magazines for the 4095 .40 S&W carbine are fully interchangeable with the Hi-Point .40 S&W pistol. No such compatibility was advertised by Hi-Point regarding the original 995 carbine and the 9mm Hi-Point C-9 pistol; owners of both designs have reported that they are not completely interchangeable. The 8 shot pistol magazine is too short to fit the carbine; however, the 10 shot carbine magazine will fit into the pistol but extends past the bottom of the grip.
Development
editIn the first quarter of 2009, a new model of the 995 carbine was released, the 995TS, which features a new stock and last round hold open. The TS model is slightly more expensive than the "995 Classic," affectionately known as "the Planet of the Apes gun." The 4095 model in .40 S&W[2] and the newest model, the Model 4595 in .45 ACP,[3] are available only in the new TS configuration. As of September 2010, the "995 Classic" or "4095 Classic" are no longer featured on the Hi-Point website.[4]
As of November 2017, Hi-Point has put into production a new carbine in 10mm Auto. Based on the Model 4595TS, the Model 1095TS functions similarly to the 4595TS, with a 10 round single-stack magazine and a telescoping bolt in a blowback action.[5]
The Hipoint carbines have a variety of aftermarket accessories. Hipoint manufactures a muzzle brake and laser system for the first generation models. Various companies manufacture accessories and attachments for the second generation of 995.[6] The 995TS features picatinny rails and an improved design allowing for more versatility and modularity compared to the first generation 995.
Models
editLegality
editThe Hi Point Carbine has since been designated an assault weapon in the State of Connecticut with the April 4, 2013 signing of Public Act 13-3.[7] It has been similarly designated by the State of New York with the signing of the NY SAFE Act and as of mid-2013, purchase of any of the unaltered carbines has been restricted to law enforcement officers. However, in 2014 a company developed a shield that prevents the firearm operator from wrapping his or her hand around the pistol grip, which means that legally the pistol grip is not a pistol grip within the definition of such under the SAFE Act. With the shield fitted, Hi-Point carbines are again legal to own in New York state.[citation needed]
Popularity
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The carbine was listed as the 7th most popular pistol caliber carbine in 2019.[8] Some 28,000 were made and sold in 1998 alone, and it continues to sell well. After the success of the 9mm Model 995, the Model 4095 was created in the .40 S&W caliber. It shares much of the success of the Model 995. The Model 4595TS is a success and shares the popularity of the smaller-caliber versions.
Hi-Point carbines consistently scored high in evaluations run by Gun Tests Magazine.[9]
The Hi-Point Carbine was one of the firearms used by Eric Harris during the Columbine High School massacre.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "REDBALL SPORTS HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES". REDBALL SPORTS. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ "Hi-Point Firearms: 40 cal Carbines". www.hi-pointfirearms.com. Hi Point Firearms. Archived from the original on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
- ^ "Hi-Point Firearms: 4595TS Carbines". Archived from the original on 2010-10-23. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "Hi-Point Firearms: 9mm Carbine". Archived from the original on 2008-05-15. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
- ^ Fortier, David. "Economical 10mm Carbine," Firearms News, Volume 71, Issue 22, November 2017.
- ^ http://www.dmcharginghandles.com/ Archived 2014-11-29 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ http://www.ct.gov/despp/lib/despp/slfu/pa_13-3.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Scepaniak, Adam (2019-07-31). "Reader's Choice BEST PCC: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Carbine 9mm". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ "9mm Carbines: Hi-Point Takes On Ruger In Self-Defense Showdown", Gun Tests, February 2002, archived from the original on 2010-09-21, retrieved 2010-09-08
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External links
edit- "Hi-Point 995". Carbine. Hi-Point Firearms. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010.
- "Hi-Point". Mouse Guns. Link central. 6 April 2022.
- Campbell, R.K. (2005). "Hi-Point's Space Age Carbine From MKS Fills Many Bills". Gun Week. Carbine review. Archived from the original on March 7, 2005.
- Mallory, Stephen (June 2004). "Hi Point 9mm Carbine". The Martialist. Product review. Archived from the original on August 16, 2004.