Hi-Point Carbine (Family)
Hi-Point Firearms · Carbine · In Production · 1995
Also known as: Hi-Point PCC, Hi-Point 9mm Carbine, Model 995, Model 4095, Model 4595, Model 3895, Model 1095, Model 3095
Overview
The Hi-Point Carbine family is a series of low-cost, blowback-operated, pistol-caliber carbines designed by Tom Deeb and manufactured in Mansfield, Ohio. First introduced in 1995, the lineup spans .380 ACP (Model 3895), 9x19mm Parabellum (Model 995), .40 S&W (Model 4095), .45 ACP (Model 4595), 10mm Auto (Model 1095), and .30 Super Carry (Model 3095). All share an identical operating system: direct-blowback striker-fired action, polymer skeletonized stock with internal recoil buffer, alloy receiver clad over a steel-lined barrel, and a 10-round single-stack detachable box magazine. The 995 and 3895 use a 16.5" (419 mm) barrel, while the heavier-caliber 4095, 4595, and 1095 use a 17.5" (445 mm) barrel. The current 'TS' (Target Stock) generation features Picatinny rails, last-round hold-open, threaded muzzles, and adjustable aperture sights. Hi-Point carbines are infamous in the American firearms market for their bargain-basement pricing combined with a no-questions-asked lifetime warranty.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 813 mm (32.01") |
| Barrel Length | 445 mm (17.52") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 600 J (443 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
- .380 ACP — also known as .380 Auto, 9x17mm, 9mm Kurz, 9mm Browning Short
- .40 S&W — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
- .45 ACP — also known as .45 Auto, 11.43x23mm
- 10mm Auto — also known as 10mm Norma
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Last Round Hold Open
- Features: Picatinny Rail, Internal Recoil Buffer, Skeletonized Stock, Hooded Front Sight, Adjustable Aperture Rear Sight, Threaded Barrel, P Rated, Grip Mounted Magazine Release, Shared Pistol Magazines
Variants
- Hi-Point 3895TS (.380 ACP) — Caliber
- Hi-Point 995 / 995TS (9x19mm) — Caliber
- Hi-Point 4095 / 4095TS (.40 S&W) — Caliber
- Hi-Point 4595 / 4595TS (.45 ACP) — Caliber
- Hi-Point 1095TS (10mm Auto) — Caliber
- Hi-Point 3095TS (.30 Super Carry) — Caliber
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian Market · adopted 1995
Production
Production years: 1995-present
Hi-Point's most popular product line; sold in millions across the U.S. budget market. Exact figures not published by manufacturer.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Tom Deeb
Notes
Family entry covering all caliber variants of the Hi-Point pistol-caliber carbine line. Pistol magazines from corresponding Hi-Point handguns interchange with the carbines (e.g., 4095 magazines fit JCP-40 pistol). All models share the same blowback receiver and core operating mechanism.
Background
When Tom Deeb designed the original 1995 Hi-Point carbine, the goal was simple: build a 9mm long gun that any American adult could afford with a single paycheck. Three decades later, the boxy, much-mocked carbine remains a fixture of U.S. budget gun racks - and a perennial recommendation for first-time defensive long-gun owners on a tight budget.