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*[http://www.mkssupply.com www.mkssupply.com] - MKS Supply's website. |
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*[http://www.hipointforums.com Hi-point Firearms Forum] - The largest Hi-Point Firearms discussion board on the net. |
*[http://www.hipointforums.com Hi-point Firearms Forum] - The largest Hi-Point Firearms discussion board on the net. |
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*[http://www.hipointtalk.com Another Hi-Point Forum] |
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*[http://www.mkssupply.com/dealers/ Dealers Page] - MKS Dealer link page. |
*[http://www.mkssupply.com/dealers/ Dealers Page] - MKS Dealer link page. |
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-Point_.45_ACP 45ACP] - Link to Hi Point 45ACP Wiki. |
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-Point_.45_ACP 45ACP] - Link to Hi Point 45ACP Wiki. |
Revision as of 06:54, 25 September 2006
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Company type | Public |
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Industry | Firearms |
Founded | Jan 9, 1992 in Mansfield, Ohio |
Headquarters | Mansfield, Ohio United States |
Key people | Tim E. Deeb, Owner |
Products | Firearms |
Revenue | Unknown |
Number of employees | Less than 25 [1] |
Website | www.mkssupply.com |
Hi-Point Firearms (Also known as Mks Supply, and Beemiller Distributing) is a firearms manufacturer based in Dayton, Ohio. They manufacture low-cost pistols and Carbines, in the following calibers:
- 380ACP Pistols (Models CF-380 and 380 Comp)
- 9mm Luger Pistols (Models C9 and C9 Comp)
- 9mm Luger Carbines (Hi-Point 995 Carbine)
- .40 S&W Pistols (Model 40 SW/Poly)
- .40 S&W Carbines (Model 4095 Carbine)
- .45ACP Pistols ([Model .45 ACP])
- .45ACP Carbine (In Design, scheduled to be released within the next year)
Firearms manufactured by Hi-Point generally include polymer frames and powder coat finishes; they are +P+ rated and operate via a simple blow-back action. Blow-back designs are generally limited to .380 ACP or lower calibers so as a result Hi-point firearms tend to be larger and heavier then comparable firearms of that caliber.
Hi-point weapons are regarded as simple, inexpensive guns which sacrifice aesthetics for lower cost and ease of use. Their products generally retail for 1/2 to 1/4 the cost of a comparably chambered gun from other, more prestigious manufacturers. Compared to other low cost firearms such as the Jennings/Bryco/Jimenez Arms line the Hi-point shines as a decent quality firearm for the price with Hi-point carbines being popular even among knowledgeable gun collectors. Additionally many stock and aftermarket options are available, more so with the carbine, and magazines are swapable between handguns and carbines (a rarity in firearms).
Magazines
Typical Hi-Point magazines are metal with plastic bases. They are generally available in 8 to 10 round capacities for pistols and 10 rounds for rifles.
- A 15 round magazine was made by ProMag but faults were found in the design and are no longer being produced.
- All the magazines can be ordered from their respective source in the warranty section.
- The 9mm pistol and .380ACP magazines are interchanged but will not work in the carbines.
- The 9mm Carbine mags will fit into the 9mm and .380ACP pistols but may not function correctly and are not recommended to be used in them.
- The .40 S&W and .45ACP magazines are interchangeable between each other and the .40 S&W Carbine
Warranty
All Hi-Points come with a lifetime no-questions asked warranty. Whether you are the original purchaser, or a third-hand owner, your Hi-Point firearm will be repaired free of charge.
- Warranty number: 877-425-4867
External links
- www.mkssupply.com - MKS Supply's website.
- Hi-point Firearms Forum - The largest Hi-Point Firearms discussion board on the net.
- Another Hi-Point Forum
- Dealers Page - MKS Dealer link page.
- 45ACP - Link to Hi Point 45ACP Wiki.
- 995 Carbine - Link to 995 Carbine Wiki.
- www.atigunstocks.com - Find here the new stock for Hi-point 9mm carbine.
- Firearms ID - Video detailing the dissassembly of the Hi Point pistols.
- Pistol Cleaning - Guide to cleaning the 9mm pistol. Similar to all Hi Point's pistols.
- Moerse Lekker Sales, LLC Barrel Shroud for 995 - Link to manufacturer that makes the 995 Barrel Shroud.
- 995 Review - Review of 995 Carbine.
- Hi-Point Pistols: Basic But Oh So Reliable! - Shooting Times article on Hi-Point .40 S&W and .45ACP Pistols.
- Hi-Point’s Space Age Carbine From MKS Fills Many Bills - Gunweek article on the Hi-Point .40S&W Carbine.