🔫 Hi-Point 995TS Carbine – 9mm Luger (16.5")

🧰 General Overview

The Hi-Point 995TS is a pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) designed for affordability, simplicity, and durability. It's chambered in 9mm Luger, making it compatible with one of the most common handgun rounds in the world. Known for its rugged construction and utilitarian look, it's particularly popular among new shooters, budget-conscious buyers, and those seeking a reliable home defense or truck gun.

📐 Technical Specifications

🎯 Performance and Usability

Recoil: Manageable thanks to weight and recoil buffer; slightly stiffer than some due to blowback system.

Accuracy: Surprisingly good at 25–50 yards; groups of 1.5–3 inches are common with decent ammo.

Ammo Compatibility: Rated for +P ammo, allowing higher pressure rounds for better energy.

Ergonomics: Functional but basic. Some users replace the rear sight or add optics for better usability.

Upgrades: Compatible with some aftermarket parts including red dots, lasers, vertical grips, and muzzle devices.

✅ Advantages

Extremely Affordable – Often $275–$350

Very Reliable – Runs well with most factory ammo

Low Recoil – Great for beginners or youth shooters

Lifetime Warranty – One of the best in the industry

Made in the USA – 100% domestically produced

⚠️ Drawbacks

Heavy Trigger Pull – Not ideal for precision shooting

Chunky Design – Feels bulky; not sleek or refined

Limited Magazine Capacity – Only 10-round mags (extended mags exist but are aftermarket)

Difficult Disassembly – Requires tools (not quick field-strippable)

Proprietary Mags – Not compatible with Glock or other pistol mags

🔧 Ideal Use Cases

Home defense (short-range, maneuverable)

Range fun / plinking

Truck or ranch gun

Beginner-friendly firearm training

📸 Visual Summary

While not pretty or tactical in appearance, the Hi-Point 995TS is tough, functional, and proven. With modest expectations, it delivers excellent value for the money.

Brand    Hi-Point

Category    Tactical Rifles

Series    Carbine

Model    995TS

Caliber    9mm Luger

Operating System    Blowback

Stock Finish Group    Black

Capacity    10+1

Stock Material    Synthetic

Action    Semi-Auto

OAL    31"

Hand    Right Hand

Sights    Adj Post Front / Peep Rear

Barrel Finish    Black

Magazine Type    OEM

Grips    Black Polymer

Receiver Material    Stainless Steel

Safety    Thumb

Stock Description    Molded

Barrel Length    16.50"

Max Capacity    10

Receiver Finish    Black

Weight    6.25 lbs

Stock Finish    Black