Hi-Point C-9
| Hi-Point C-9 | |
|---|---|
Hi-Point C-9 with ten round magazine on right. | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Tom Deeb |
| Manufacturer | Hi-Point Firearms |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | unloaded 25 oz (709 g); 29 oz (822 g) loaded per spec |
| Length | 6.75 in (171 mm) |
| Barrel length | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Blowback |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,279.5 ft/s (390 m/s) |
| Feed system | 8-, 10-, or 15-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | blade front, notch rear (adjustable) |
The Hi-Point Model C-9 is a polymer-framed, semi-automatic, blowback-operated pistol manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms. It is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and is rated to accept +P ammunition. It became well known for its low retail price of under $200. An improved model, the YC9, was originally expected for release by late 2019, but was finally released for sale in August 2023.