Hi-Point Torture Test, How Tough Is It??

Published on August 5, 2021
Duration: 13:20

This video conducts a comprehensive torture test on a Hi-Point C9 9mm pistol to assess its durability. The test includes submersion in water, immersion in dirt and mud, impact against a steel target, and firing with a plugged barrel. The Hi-Point C9 demonstrates surprising resilience through various extreme conditions, ultimately failing after being shot with 12-gauge birdshot at close range.

Quick Summary

The Hi-Point C9 9mm pistol, known for its affordability, underwent an extreme torture test including water submersion, mud immersion, impact, and barrel obstructions. While it experienced some malfunctions like stiff triggers and failures to chamber after mud exposure, it surprisingly survived being fired with a plugged barrel. The pistol's ultimate failure came from being shot with 12-gauge birdshot at close range.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Hi-Point C9 Torture Test
  2. 00:33Goal: Destroy the World's Cheapest Pistol
  3. 01:11Why This Torture Test Matters
  4. 01:55Preparing the Hi-Point C9
  5. 02:07Initial Firing Test
  6. 02:24Water Submersion Test
  7. 03:16Dirt and Mud Test
  8. 04:38Post-Mud Performance Check
  9. 05:57Impact Test: Throwing at Steel Target
  10. 07:41Barrel Obstruction Test Setup
  11. 08:04Firing with Dirt-Plugged Barrel
  12. 08:54Firing with Hardening Putty Plug
  13. 10:23Introducing the Mossberg Shockwave
  14. 11:06Birdshot Test: The Hi-Point's Demise
  15. 12:13Final Assessment of the Hi-Point C9
  16. 12:42Conclusion: Impressed by Durability

Frequently Asked Questions

How durable is the Hi-Point C9 pistol?

The Hi-Point C9 demonstrated surprising durability in a torture test. It survived submersion in water, being covered in mud, and even firing with a dirt-plugged barrel. It ultimately failed after being shot with 12-gauge birdshot at close range.

What conditions did the Hi-Point C9 endure during its torture test?

The Hi-Point C9 was subjected to several extreme conditions, including being fully submerged in water, covered in dirt and mud, thrown at a steel target causing significant physical damage, and fired with its barrel plugged by dirt and hardening putty.

What caused the Hi-Point C9 to finally fail?

The Hi-Point C9 ultimately failed after being shot at close range with 12-gauge birdshot from a Mossberg Shockwave. This resulted in the destruction of both grip panels, the magazine base plate, and a jammed magazine release, rendering the pistol inoperable.

Is the Hi-Point C9 a reliable firearm for its price?

While not without issues like a stiff trigger after mud exposure, the Hi-Point C9 proved to be remarkably durable for its low price point (around $100-$150). It withstood extreme abuse that would likely disable many other firearms, making it impressive for its cost.

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