So what happened to that Hi Point?

Published on January 5, 2011
Duration: 6:14

This guide details the post-stress test condition of a Hi-Point C9, including severe barrel bulging and a cracked slide, necessitating specialized disassembly with a Dremel tool. It highlights component failures like a bent firing pin and broken safety, and the subsequent repair attempts. The assessment comes from experienced firearms testers, offering insights into the limits of the firearm's durability under extreme conditions.

Quick Summary

After firing a 3/8 inch bolt through its barrel, a Hi-Point C9 experienced severe damage, including a bulged barrel and a cracked slide. Disassembly required a Dremel tool to cut the pin due to the slide's inability to retract. The firearm sustained a bent firing pin and broken safety, with plans to repair it using parts from another model.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Aftermath
  2. 00:51Damage Assessment & Dremel Disassembly
  3. 01:59Internal Component Failure Analysis
  4. 03:06Visual Bore & Slide Inspection
  5. 04:30Final Thoughts & Future Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the Hi-Point C9 during the extreme stress test?

During an extreme stress test, a 3/8 inch bolt was fired through the barrel of the Hi-Point C9, causing severe barrel bulging. This deformation prevented the slide from retracting sufficiently to remove the disassembly pin, requiring a Dremel tool for forced disassembly.

What specific damage was found on the Hi-Point C9 after the stress test?

Post-test inspection revealed a severely bulged barrel, a bent firing pin, a broken safety, and a significant stress crack in the front section of the slide near the muzzle. The bore also showed distinct rings from the obstruction.

How was the Hi-Point C9 disassembled after the barrel bulged?

Due to the extreme barrel bulge preventing normal slide retraction, the disassembly pin could not be accessed. A Dremel tool was used to cut the pin, allowing the slide to be forcibly removed from the frame.

Can a damaged Hi-Point C9 be repaired?

In this case, the testers planned to repair the damaged Hi-Point C9 by sanding down the barrel bulge to allow the slide to cycle and by salvaging parts from a .380 ACP model. This indicates repair is possible for certain types of damage, though extreme failures may render it irreparable.

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