Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Hi-Point Carbine
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1994–
Quantity
995
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1994
- DesignerTom Deeb
- Weight (Empty)2.61 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.18 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP, .380 ACP, .30 Super Carry
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Classpistol-caliber
- Bullet Weight7.45 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity370 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length420 mm
- Sight Typehooded front, rear adjustable aperture
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialpolymer and alloy
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitypicatinny rails, aftermarket accessories
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1994
- Variants12
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1994Production started
32
years in service
995
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 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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