I got this for Christmas, but haven't fired it yet. It looks to be everything I expected. I found out when I read the manual that HiPoint recommends firing only jacketed rounds. I got this gun with the idea of using up some old ammo that is not jacketed. I'm not sure what I will do about using that old ammo. Ordering from Bud's was a pleasure (again). They are so efficient.

I was browsing around on Bud's the other day and I came across this 45 carbine. I have a lot of guns, but I've never owned a 45 carbine. In fact, I'd never even shot one until I purchased this one from Bud's. I realize that a lot of people have mixed feelings about Hi-Point brand firearms, but I've owned about seven of them and I've never had any major issues with them. I know a bit about gunsmithing, and I worked in the firearm industry a while back, so it's fairly easy to make small improvements on the firearm here and there to improve looks and function. As you can see in the photos I added a foregrip, a 3x9 scope, a laser sight, and a 40 round drum mag. This gun is one of my favorites even though it was very inexpensive. I am absolutely thrilled with this gun, and I plan on buying the Hi-Point 9mm carbine next! This 45 carbine is a fantastic mid-range firearm, and in my experience it has been very dependable. After running roughly 200 rounds of .45 ACP through it without a hitch, I have nothing negative to say about this gun.

I bouught this carbine for a medium range home defense weapon. I have not fired a carbine since the M-16 "Police Action" in Vietnam. I was somewhat skeptical due to low price and some internet chatter but for the price - I cleaned and oiled it and fired over 200 rounds at the range. It took a while to get the iron sights right and a little more time to get the laser in synch, WOW. I bought 2 extra clips and the holder which attaches to the stock. It was easy to go through 3 clips. It went bang every time. Once we got it sighted in i fiired a 10 round clip from the waste at 25 yards - all I did was put the red dot in the black and pull the trigger. I shot a group of 9 in a three inch circle and one flyer about 3/4 in higher at 2 oclock. The next day we hit an outdoor range and fired another 200 rds and again - it went bang every time I fired FMJ, hollowpoints and +p - I can't find one thing to be unhappy about

I purchased this gun based on the recommendation of a friend. I must admit that I was somewhat skeptical about the performance of these guns and the reputation of the maker for making inexpensive firearms. I am now a believer, I fired over a hundred rounds out of the box and this gun performed flawlessly. The groups at approximately 25 yards averaged 3-4 inches from an off-hand position, and 2.5-3.5 inches in a kneeling position. The gun sights patterned shots high and to the left and after compensating for this the gun was right on target. The safety lever is in my opinion of poor design and ergonomics, and the magazine could certainly have been made with a higher capacity. Given the inexpensive cost, caliber and performance this gun is a great bargain.