Custom 10mm Hi Point Carbine

Published on May 7, 2012
Duration: 2:05

This video details a unique custom 10mm Hi-Point Carbine build, potentially the only one in existence. While the firearm demonstrates good accuracy on steel targets, the conversion faces reliability issues due to a weak recoil spring causing bolt override. The review highlights the experimental nature of the build and the challenges of adapting the Hi-Point platform to a more powerful cartridge like 10mm Auto.

Quick Summary

This custom 10mm Hi-Point Carbine, a rare build from .40 S&W, shows potential accuracy on steel targets. However, it suffers from reliability issues due to a weak recoil spring causing bolt override, a common problem when adapting blowback actions to more powerful cartridges.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: The Unique 10mm Hi-Point Carbine
  2. 00:36Reliability Issues: Weak Recoil Spring
  3. 01:40Accuracy Test: Hitting Steel Targets

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Hi-Point Carbine unique?

This Hi-Point Carbine is unique because it has been custom-built to fire the 10mm Auto cartridge, a caliber significantly more powerful than its original .40 S&W. It's believed to be the only 10mm Hi-Point carbine in existence.

What reliability issues were encountered with the 10mm Hi-Point Carbine?

The primary reliability issue observed was bolt override, likely caused by a recoil spring that was too weak for the 10mm Auto cartridge. This resulted in the bolt cycling too fast and failing to feed the next round correctly.

How accurate was the custom 10mm Hi-Point Carbine?

Despite the cycling issues, the custom 10mm Hi-Point Carbine demonstrated good accuracy when tested from a bench rest, effectively hitting steel targets at distance.

What was the original caliber of the custom Hi-Point Carbine?

The custom 10mm Hi-Point Carbine was originally chambered in .40 S&W. The conversion involved modifying the firearm to accept and reliably fire the more powerful 10mm Auto ammunition.

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