FIREARM OVERLOAD

Thanks to Jon at MPM for the BN Boron Nitride Samples.

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

Click on photos to enlarge.......

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 !!!

LEGAL & SAFETY INFORMATION

DISCLAIMER : YOU UNDERSTAND THAT ENGAGING IN DEFENSIVE PISTOL TRAINING, SHOOTING, and FIREARM RELATED ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTES YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN A VERY HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS ACTIVITY WITH ACCOMPANYING RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND YOU HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THOSE RISKS.

I (William E. Fowler III) AM NOT A Certified Firearms Instructor, or Gunsmith. I am a certified range officer. You assume all risks and liabilities.

ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE WORKING ON OR CLEANING IT.

SAFETY FIRST - when you are dead, you don't get a second chance.

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