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Hi-POINT 9mm comp Version 'C'

Review of the

HI-POINT 9mm COMP 

by BeeMiller, INC.

MODEL 'C' as in Third Generation

Previous Version reports:

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HI-POINT 9MM COMP MODEL 'A' 6,500 ROUNDS

HI-POINT 9MM COMP MODEL 'B' 10,000 ROUNDS

MODEL 'C'

 

Update - May 2009 - Still comes out shooting. It was a pleasure working with BeeMiller inc. All of my suggested tweaks were incorporated through version C.

Passed FUNCTION TEST - See Model 'A' report.

Number of rounds fired - 1,000

Click on photos to enlarge.......

Changes:

SLIDE - New channel cut for dirt. Like the Glock and others, the channel provides a place for the powder, dirt etc to congregate. Thus allowing the firearm to function when dirty.

SLIDE RETAINER: 

The slide retainer has been upgraded to provide more surface area for the areas that contact the SLIDE.

It used to look like a trailer hitch ball. See Drawing Below #7

New Version: Pictured

Also, in the right hand photo the safety now has a plastic pin to rotate around on.

Barrel: Chamber Front

Fluted a bit from the factory.

Magazine follower:

Has changed to be more robust.

Pictured:

Version Two of the mag has a right angles on the follower. Stronger

Version (left )   Version2 (right)

RESULTS:

Magazines are new and tight. Very strong Springs. One version 2 mag and one version 1  mag was tested.

After 1,000 rounds.

  No JAMS  :o)

AMMO used  Speer +P 9mm HP and Winchester white box 9mm FMJ.

I also shoot a Glock 17, 9 mm.  I shot both at 30 feet to compare the results.  Both shot a 3 inch group, standing, 2 hand hold.

Hi-Point 9mm (left)      Glock 17 9mm (right)

Winchester White box 9mm. Ammo

CONCLUSION:

I am pretty hard on handguns. It really depends on how much you plan to shoot.  Price performance in mind,  I would go with the Hi-Point.  Unless you plan on shooting 5 to 10 K rounds a year.

The Glock has more add in options you can buy (springs, connectors, sights), but for a basic, no frills handgun the Hi-Point 9mm will do well for you. Both handguns shot 3 inch groups at 30 feet / 10 yards.

I have owned the Hi-Point 9mm Comp since May 1999. Tom Deebs and the folks at BeeMiller INC, do stand behind their product. THEY ARE AMERICAN MADE !!!

LEGAL & SAFETY INFORMATION:

DISCLAIMER :  YOU  UNDERSTAND THAT ENGAGING IN DEFENSIVE PISTOL TRAINING, SHOOTING, and FIREARM RELATED ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTES YOUR  INVOLVEMENT IN A VERY HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS ACTIVITY WITH ACCOMPANYING RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND YOU  HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THOSE RISKS.

ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE WORKING ON OR CLEANING IT.