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Hi-Point Carbines
Model: Hi-Point 995/4905The Hi-Point carbine series has earned itself an unfortunate place in history as one of the weapons in the Columbine High School Shooting, but this weapon is still better known to shooters as a cheap, efficient companion to their Hi-Point handguns. The 995 was developed during the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and could accept the same 10-round magazines as the Hi-Point pistols. After the ban aftermarket magazines were developed.
The 4905 was a later development in .40 S&W, while the 4595 is .45 ACP. While the .40 magazines are interchangeable between the pistol and carbine, the carbine magazines for 9x19mm Parabellum will fit in a C-9 pistol but pistol magazines are too short for the carbine. The 995TS is a slightly more expensive model with a new stock and last round hold open feature; the 4905 and 4595 are only available with the TS features.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | (995) 5.75lb (2.6kg) (4095) 7lb (3.2kg) |
| Length: | 32.5in (826mm) |
| Barrel Length: | (995) 16.5in (419mm) (4095) 17.5in (445mm) |
| Cartridge: | 9x19mm Parabellum (995) .40 S&W (4905) .45 ACP (4595) |
| Action: | Blowback |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 1,279.5ft/s (390m/s) |
| Effective Range: | 100 yd (90 m). |
| Feed System: | Detachable box magazine. 10, 15 |
| Sights: | Hooded front post, adjustable rear aperture |
Where to find
Hi-Points are almost never sold higher than $300 and can be found for even less in most places. They're common enough that pawn shops sell them as well, so it's not difficult finding them.
Complexity
Reports from users generally show the carbine in a favorable light, but make sure to use good ammo to avoid jamming.
Controls
- Safety: Located on the left side of the frame above the grip. Push up for SAFE, down for FIRE.
- Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on the left side.
- Operating handle: Located on the left side of the upper receiver.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety up to activate it.
- Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
- Pull the operating handle back and let it snap forward under spring power to chamber a round.
- Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and insert it into the magazine well until it clicks.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety up to activate it.
- Push the magazine release and pull the magazine free of the gun.
- Pull the operating handle back and check the chamber for any ammunition. Release the operating handle.
- Deactivate the safety.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above.
- Unscrew the shroud screws and operating handle and remove the receiver clip.
- Insert a coin or similar object into the rail lock and roll it backwards. Push the forend cover and lift it off.
- Lift off the receiver shroud and barrel shroud. Pull out the firing assembly.
- Pull the bolt retainer clip rearward until it stops. Pull the breech bolt slightly back and lift it up to remove the bolt assembly.
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One of the best values in firearms. The 9mm shows a marked increase in velocity over a handgun. The 40 and 45, not so much. There are 15 round mags available at reasonable prices. I have put 100's of rounds thru my 9mm with no failures to speak of. A scope extends the hit probability to 100 meters nicely.
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