Finally Hi Point YC9 Yeet Cannon Has Arrived! / First 100 Rounds!

Published on August 14, 2023
Duration: 26:32

This video provides a first-look review of the Hi-Point YC9 'Yeet Cannon' after firing the initial 100 rounds. Hank Strange details his experience with various ammunition types, noting initial feeding issues that seemed to resolve, and discusses the firearm's ergonomics, safeties, and updated design compared to older Hi-Point models. The review highlights the firearm's affordability and potential for self-defense, while also pointing out some design choices the reviewer dislikes.

Quick Summary

The Hi-Point YC9 'Yeet Cannon' has undergone significant redesign, featuring a new frame, grip textures, angular slide, and optional threaded barrel. While initial feeding issues were noted, they seemed to resolve after a break-in period. The firearm includes a magazine safety and is not compatible with older C9 magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction
  2. 00:53Unboxing & First Look
  3. 01:57First Shots & Ammunition Test
  4. 03:08Switching Ammunition Types
  5. 04:13Magazine Design & Compatibility
  6. 05:30Accuracy Test (Ransom Target)
  7. 06:35Continued Firing & Observations
  8. 07:53Mixed Ammunition Firing
  9. 09:44Approaching 100 Rounds
  10. 10:22Firearm Temperature Check
  11. 10:54Initial Impressions: Trigger & Safeties
  12. 11:20Weight & Threaded Barrel
  13. 11:41Accuracy Test with Fort Scott
  14. 12:43Accuracy Test with Federal
  15. 13:14100 Round Conclusion
  16. 13:33Comparison to Hi-Point C9
  17. 14:39YC9 Design Changes
  18. 16:28Slide & Sights
  19. 17:16Markings & Grips
  20. 17:34Safety Features Revisited
  21. 18:01Magazine Safety Demonstration
  22. 18:44Magazine Design Differences
  23. 19:48Grip Texture & Size
  24. 20:10Trigger Feel Analysis
  25. 20:52Sights & Customization Options
  26. 21:23Release Date & Availability
  27. 21:51Included Accessories & Options
  28. 22:17YC9 Redesign Summary
  29. 23:03Initial Impressions & Verdict
  30. 23:30Break-in Period & Reliability
  31. 24:30Negatives & Dislikes
  32. 24:48Nostalgia for Classic C9
  33. 25:11Hi-Point's Affordability Market
  34. 25:41Future Content Plans
  35. 26:03Outro & Podcast Plug

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the initial reliability impressions of the Hi-Point YC9 'Yeet Cannon' after 100 rounds?

During the first 100 rounds, the Hi-Point YC9 'Yeet Cannon' experienced some initial feeding issues, such as a round not chambering correctly. However, these problems appeared to resolve themselves as more rounds were fired, suggesting a potential break-in period.

What are the main design changes in the Hi-Point YC9 compared to older models like the C9?

The YC9 features a redesigned frame with a backstrap safety, new grip textures, a more angular slide, a threaded barrel option, and a proprietary double-to-single stack magazine. It also includes Glock-style front sights and a rear sight slotted for optics mounting plates.

What are the reviewer's main criticisms of the Hi-Point YC9?

The reviewer dislikes the added safety features, specifically the grip safety and manual safety lever, finding them unnecessary. They also dislike the magazine safety, which requires a magazine to be inserted to pull the trigger, and noted the trigger feel remains 'squishy'.

Is the Hi-Point YC9 compatible with older Hi-Point C9 magazines?

No, the Hi-Point YC9 uses a proprietary magazine that is not cross-compatible with older Hi-Point C9 magazines. The new magazine has a double-stack base that graduates to a single-stack feed.

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