Review of the
HI-POINT 9mm COMP
by BeeMiller, INC.
MODEL ‘C’ as in Third Generation
(why Third Generation?)
There were two distinct upgrades to the base. These upgrades came about from a few USPSA shooters who pushed the gun to it’s limits. Failures were analyzed and Beemiller made the changes as needed. I consider the Model ‘C’ as the Standard. I compared this to my Glock Model 17 9 mm. The two critical areas are No Jams, and less than 3 inch group at 10 yards. Hi Point passed the test.
Previous Version reports: Click to review……..
HI-POINT 9MM COMP MODEL ‘A’ 6,500 ROUNDS
HI-POINT 9MM COMP MODEL ‘B’ 10,000 ROUNDS
MODEL ‘C’
Update – May 2009 – Still comes out shooting. It was a pleasure working with BeeMiller inc. All of my suggested tweaks were incorporated through version C.
Passed FUNCTION TEST – See Model ‘A’ report.
Number of rounds fired – 1,000
Changes:
SLIDE – New channel cut for dirt. Like the Glock and others, the channel provides a place for the powder, dirt etc to congregate. Thus allowing the firearm to function when dirty.
SLIDE RETAINER:
The slide retainer has been upgraded to provide more surface area for the areas that contact the SLIDE.
It used to look like a trailer hitch ball. See Drawing Below #7
New Version: Pictured
Also, in the right hand photo the safety now has a plastic pin to rotate around on.
Barrel: Chamber Front
Fluted a bit from the factory.
Magazine follower:
Has changed to be more robust.
Pictured:
Version Two of the mag has a right angles on the follower. Stronger
Version (left ) Version2 (right)
RESULTS:
Magazines are new and tight. Very strong Springs. One version 2 mag and one version 1 mag was tested.
After 1,000 rounds.
No JAMS :o)
AMMO used Speer +P 9mm HP and Winchester white box 9mm FMJ.
I also shoot a Glock 17, 9 mm. I shot both at 30 feet to compare the results. Both shot a 3 inch group, standing, 2 hand hold.
Hi-Point 9mm (left) Glock 17 9mm (right)
Winchester White box 9mm. Ammo
CONCLUSION:
I am pretty hard on handguns. It really depends on how much you plan to shoot. Price performance in mind, I would go with the Hi-Point. Unless you plan on shooting 5 to 10 K rounds a year.
The Glock has more add in options you can buy (springs, connectors, sights), but for a basic, no frills handgun the Hi-Point 9mm will do well for you. Both handguns shot 3 inch groups at 30 feet / 10 yards.
I have owned the Hi-Point 9mm Comp since May 1999. Tom Deebs and the folks at BeeMiller INC, do stand behind their product. THEY ARE AMERICAN MADE !!!