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Hi-Point C-9 and C-9 Comp
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Pistols · United States · 1990
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Hi-PointC-9andC-9Comp

Hi-Point C-9 and C-9 Comp
Hi-Point C-9 and C-9 Comp Photo: Jack Kingsman · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
55
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
65
Concealability
60
Ergonomics
50
Recoil Control
55
Maintenance Ease
70
Modularity
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Pistols MASS Rating
71/112
Cold War
331/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
55
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
65
Concealability
60
Ergonomics
50
Recoil Control
55
Maintenance Ease
70
Modularity
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Hi-Point C-9 and C-9 Comp
Category
Production
1990–
Unit Price (current)
$200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
71
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$200
Inflation: +%0
60
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1990
  • Weight (Empty)0.709 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)0.822 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy440
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1990
  • Unit Cost200 USD
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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