Looking at these. I have already technically purchased a Hi Point C9 but can exchange it (I have not fired it) with no restocking fee if I decide on a different gun. I picked a .40 version up yesterday and it seems incredibly light, and felt great in my hands. I have already purchased 9mm ammo so I would have to order one of the SD9VE's in, could take a month or so.
Anyone fire one of these? I have heard they are one of S&W's lower tier guns but not quite as abysmal as the Sigmas. I know how things work though, a well-known brand puts out a cheaper gun and really skimps on workmanship. Hope that's not the case here. I like the idea that it comes with 2 mags, the 9 holds 16+1 versus the Hi-Point's measly 8 round mag (and only comes with 1 mag). Hi Point cost me $155 out the door.
Their price for this gun is around $375 +tax but said they'd work with me as much as possible if I found a cheaper price new (and I did, $299). So technically let's say $350 out the door (perhaps the best price they can do). Worth it? I'm really tight on money so the Hi-Point was a very attractive option and I could technically spend the extra $200 or so on ammo, i.e. more range time and practice.
The Hi-Point seems like a well made weapon but so does the S&W. I know there's gonna be a lot of "hear-sayers" but I would extremely EXTREMELY appreciate advice from someone who has fired both weapons or at least one of them. Anyone can do research and repeat information - i.e. totally useless. Also not interested in "other options" (durr just go with a Ruger P84 or a Taurus whatchamacallit durrr). So with that being said...
Avoid or go for it?
Anyone fire one of these? I have heard they are one of S&W's lower tier guns but not quite as abysmal as the Sigmas. I know how things work though, a well-known brand puts out a cheaper gun and really skimps on workmanship. Hope that's not the case here. I like the idea that it comes with 2 mags, the 9 holds 16+1 versus the Hi-Point's measly 8 round mag (and only comes with 1 mag). Hi Point cost me $155 out the door.
Their price for this gun is around $375 +tax but said they'd work with me as much as possible if I found a cheaper price new (and I did, $299). So technically let's say $350 out the door (perhaps the best price they can do). Worth it? I'm really tight on money so the Hi-Point was a very attractive option and I could technically spend the extra $200 or so on ammo, i.e. more range time and practice.
The Hi-Point seems like a well made weapon but so does the S&W. I know there's gonna be a lot of "hear-sayers" but I would extremely EXTREMELY appreciate advice from someone who has fired both weapons or at least one of them. Anyone can do research and repeat information - i.e. totally useless. Also not interested in "other options" (durr just go with a Ruger P84 or a Taurus whatchamacallit durrr). So with that being said...
Avoid or go for it?