Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Hi-Point .45 ACP
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
85
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
98
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1997
- DesignerTom Deeb
- Weight (Empty)0.907 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length22.8 mm
- Calibre Class.45
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity9
- Safety Typethumb safety/slide lock
◇Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length114.3 mm
- Rifling Twist7 groove right hand
- Rifling Grooves7
- Sight TypeBlade front, adjustable notch rear
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length196.088 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitylimited aftermarket upgrades
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1997
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
29
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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