Hi Point C9 9mm Pistol Shooting Review

Published on August 29, 2011
Duration: 10:13

This review of the Hi-Point C9 9mm pistol, presented by experienced firearms reviewers Barry and Eric, focuses on its functional reliability and accuracy. The speakers demonstrate testing of safety features, accuracy at various distances, and importantly, the pistol's sensitivity to ammunition types. They highlight that while budget ammunition may cause malfunctions, higher-pressure defensive rounds allow the C9 to perform reliably and surprisingly accurately, even at 100 yards.

Quick Summary

The Hi-Point C9 9mm pistol is sensitive to ammunition, performing unreliably with low-pressure loads but cycling effectively with higher-pressure defensive rounds. Despite its budget nature, it exhibits surprising mechanical accuracy, capable of hitting targets at 100 yards. Safety features, including a manual safety and magazine disconnect, function as intended.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Background
  2. 01:58Safety Features Testing
  3. 02:39Initial Accuracy and Malfunctions
  4. 05:13High-Pressure Ammo Test
  5. 07:11Black Powder Experiment
  6. 08:58Ammo Sensitivity Discussion
  7. 09:43100-Yard Long Range Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the Hi-Point C9 with different types of ammunition?

The Hi-Point C9 is sensitive to ammunition. It may experience failures to feed with cheaper, lower-pressure target loads but functions reliably with higher-pressure defensive rounds like Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball +P.

What is the accuracy potential of the Hi-Point C9?

While showing decent combat accuracy at close range, the Hi-Point C9 demonstrates surprising mechanical accuracy, with one speaker successfully hitting a steel gong at 100 yards multiple times.

Does the Hi-Point C9 have functional safety features?

Yes, the Hi-Point C9 is equipped with a manual safety and a magazine disconnect safety. Testing confirmed that the pistol will not fire when either of these safety mechanisms is engaged.

What is the operating principle of the Hi-Point C9?

The Hi-Point C9 operates on a simple blowback system. This design often necessitates a heavier slide to manage the cycling forces, which contributes to the pistol's overall weight.

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