Hi-Point .45 ACP
Encyclopedia
The 'Hi-Point .45 ACP' is a polymer-framed
semi-automatic blowback-operated
pistol
manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms
. The pistol has an integral accessory rail, and a thumb safety. It is also capable of firing +P ammunition. The weapon uses the large .45 ACP cartridge, and is the largest pistol that Hi-Point manufactures. The weapon comes with a lifetime warranty like other Hi-Point firearms.
Hi-point's handguns use a simple yet reliable "Blowback Design
" similar to that used in the Walther PPK
and Russian Makarov PM
. In blowback weapons the return spring and mass of the slide absorbs the rearward force generated by the propulsion of the bullet
. As the slide moves back, an extractor hooks the empty casing and pulls it out of the chamber after which the case is ejected from the weapon. When the slide
has completed its rearward travel, the spring moves the slide forward, chambering another round. Many modern handguns use other mechanics to help absorb some of the energy created, and therefore do not require the amount of mass that the blowback design requires in order to remain comfortable to shoot, and easy to control during the firing process. For this reason the felt recoil for the shooter is decreased.
When the last round is fired and ejected, the slide will lock in the open position. There is no slide release on the Hi-Point .45 JHP, so releasing the slide is performed by pulling the locked slide further back. When another magazine is loaded into the weapon all that is necessary is a short pull back, unlike the full length pull to chamber the first round.
Out of the box this weapon comes with the normal 3-dot sight and also comes with a ghost ring sight. Along with the sights the weapon comes with a trigger lock
at no extra costs and can be ordered from their website. The gun's barrel has a 7 groove right hand twist. The gun's rail only fits a proprietary Hi-Point laser sight.
While accuracy and performance are average-to-good, this weapon remains popular due to its low cost and lifetime, no questions asked warranty.
Some consider the lack of a firing pin block safety mechanism in the striker fired design to be inherently less safe than other designs and, therefore, do not carry Condition One.
Polymer
A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units. These subunits are typically connected by covalent chemical bonds...
semi-automatic blowback-operated
Blowback (arms)
Blowback is a system of operation for self-loading firearms that obtains energy from the motion of the cartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by expanding gases created by the ignition of the propellant charge....
pistol
Pistol
When distinguished as a subset of handguns, a pistol is a handgun with a chamber that is integral with the barrel, as opposed to a revolver, wherein the chamber is separate from the barrel as a revolving cylinder. Typically, pistols have an effective range of about 100 feet.-History:The pistol...
manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms
Hi-Point Firearms
Hi-Point Firearms, also known as Beemiller , is a firearms manufacturer based in Mansfield, Ohio. However only the CF.380, C9 9 mm, & the carbines are made in Mansfield...
. The pistol has an integral accessory rail, and a thumb safety. It is also capable of firing +P ammunition. The weapon uses the large .45 ACP cartridge, and is the largest pistol that Hi-Point manufactures. The weapon comes with a lifetime warranty like other Hi-Point firearms.
Hi-point's handguns use a simple yet reliable "Blowback Design
Blowback (arms)
Blowback is a system of operation for self-loading firearms that obtains energy from the motion of the cartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by expanding gases created by the ignition of the propellant charge....
" similar to that used in the Walther PPK
Walther PPK
The Walther PP series pistols are blowback-operated semi-automatic pistols.They feature an exposed hammer, a double-action trigger mechanism, a single-column magazine, and a fixed barrel which also acts as the guide rod for the recoil spring...
and Russian Makarov PM
Makarov PM
The PM is a semi-automatic pistol design. Under the project leadership of Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov, it became the Soviet Union's standard military side arm from 1951-1991.-Development:...
. In blowback weapons the return spring and mass of the slide absorbs the rearward force generated by the propulsion of the bullet
Bullet
A bullet is a projectile propelled by a firearm, sling, or air gun. Bullets do not normally contain explosives, but damage the intended target by impact and penetration...
. As the slide moves back, an extractor hooks the empty casing and pulls it out of the chamber after which the case is ejected from the weapon. When the slide
Pistol slide
The slide is the part of the weapon on a majority of semi-automatic pistols that moves during the operating cycle and generally houses the firing pin or striker and the extractor, and serves as the bolt...
has completed its rearward travel, the spring moves the slide forward, chambering another round. Many modern handguns use other mechanics to help absorb some of the energy created, and therefore do not require the amount of mass that the blowback design requires in order to remain comfortable to shoot, and easy to control during the firing process. For this reason the felt recoil for the shooter is decreased.
When the last round is fired and ejected, the slide will lock in the open position. There is no slide release on the Hi-Point .45 JHP, so releasing the slide is performed by pulling the locked slide further back. When another magazine is loaded into the weapon all that is necessary is a short pull back, unlike the full length pull to chamber the first round.
Out of the box this weapon comes with the normal 3-dot sight and also comes with a ghost ring sight. Along with the sights the weapon comes with a trigger lock
Trigger lock
A trigger lock is a device designed to prevent a firearm from being discharged while the device is in place. Generally, two pieces come together from either side behind the trigger and are locked in place, which can be unlocked with a key or combination. This physically prevents the trigger from...
at no extra costs and can be ordered from their website. The gun's barrel has a 7 groove right hand twist. The gun's rail only fits a proprietary Hi-Point laser sight.
While accuracy and performance are average-to-good, this weapon remains popular due to its low cost and lifetime, no questions asked warranty.
Criticisms
Hi-Point handguns have been criticized for their weight and sizeSome consider the lack of a firing pin block safety mechanism in the striker fired design to be inherently less safe than other designs and, therefore, do not carry Condition One.
See also
- Hi-Point C-9 and C-9 Comp
- Hi-Point Model 40 SW/Poly