2manysaigas 14 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Four men using AK-47s rob gas stations. This will be used in the AWB debate. http://detroit.cbslo...t-gas-stations/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 While its not good, its also nothing new in Detroit. That place is a shithole. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Prob airsoft guns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Prob airsoft guns Actually, I was using my new Hi-Point 9mm. Guess everything is considered an AK these days. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Prob airsoft guns Actually, I was using my new Hi-Point 9mm. Guess everything is considered an AK these days. I hear those are really hi-quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hey they go bang every time... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Prob airsoft guns Actually, I was using my new Hi-Point 9mm. Guess everything is considered an AK these days. I hear those are really hi-quality. Pretty much, seeing as how it was confused with what I consider the best down and dirty weapon around. Seriously, I do finally have one but haven't had a chance to do anything but a quick inspection so far. Maybe this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D.C.MORRISON 494 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 my solution would be to build an electrified fence around the city. sign over the only gate would read "michigan state zoo". 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Then Salt's Snake Pliskin costume will be useful. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mwestra 8 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 At SHOT show last year I asked the Hi Point rep why should I buy a Hi Point. He told me" they were the best firearm you could buy if you only had $200 in your pocket" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 my solution would be to build an electrified fence around the city. sign over the only gate would read "michigan state zoo". An excellent idea but the same would need to be done in NYC, LA, Philly and about 20 other cities off the top of my head. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 No shots fired. Yep, airsoft. That'll be banned next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 At SHOT show last year I asked the Hi Point rep why should I buy a Hi Point. He told me" they were the best firearm you could buy if you only had $200 in your pocket" Exactly, Mr. Mwestra! Except I gave 239.00 for my 995TS and I doubt anyone could find one much cheaper. Inflation, I suppose. Could I have paid more for something else? You can always pay as much as you have, IMO, but yes, I could have forked out a few more bucks if so inclined. I wasn't so inclined for a couple of reasons. Admittedly, out of reflex action I ragged on Hi-Points myself for a while, but then began to wonder why. Let's see. American made, cheap, reliable, and accurate. Somewhat fugly, but not overly so in the TS incarnation. Invariably, all the contempt for Hi-Point carbines came from non-owners (they wouldn't sink so low as to buy one, apparently) and all the praise came from people who had actually used and abused them. Hmmm. Secondly, I have an innate urge to defend the underdog especially when people are piling on them. I'm not one to put a bumper sticker from the latest Super Bowl winner on my car just to seem hip, but that's just me. Also, in these trying times there are indeed a lot of folks who can't afford the best of the best, whatever that is. I firmly believe that everyone has a right to defend themselves and their families. If they can afford a Beretta CX4, I have no problem with that. If they can't, I don't have a problem with that either. I plan on a brutally honest review of my 995TS although there have been numerous ones done before. FYI, I don't baby my weapons. Finally, I just love to tinker, and have a few ideas for maybe improving the platform (that may include a new receiver). I'm not a gunsmith, but stayed at the Red Roof Inn last night (ouch!) so the possibilities are endless. BTW, I'm not ragging on you at all, just explaining my viewpoint. Welcome to the forum, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 At SHOT show last year I asked the Hi Point rep why should I buy a Hi Point. He told me" they were the best firearm you could buy if you only had $200 in your pocket" Probably why its in Buds top ten guns sold every year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Well Tim I always keep a couple of Hi-Points around, the carbines and pistols aint bad really. They go bang, hit what I aim at and use pistol ammo and come with a life time no questions asked warranty. What the hell keep a couple around who knows. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Tougher penalties on gun-related crimes and stepped-up enforcement would fix this. Am I wrong? What part of the American Dream is this? Government is failing us, once again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DNR 20 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 yea I saw the video shot, at least one AK47 look alike. That is just bad news as that means a aggressive police response, I hated to be there when it goes down. At least its not a SAIGA 12! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Well Tim I always keep a couple of Hi-Points around, the carbines and pistols aint bad really. They go bang, hit what I aim at and use pistol ammo and come with a life time no questions asked warranty. What the hell keep a couple around who knows. name='Rhodes1968' timestamp='1354862577' post='829355'] Oh yeah, I forgot that last part. A far longer warranty than most all of the 'premium' gunmakers have. Seems to me that if your product is so good, you could afford to back it longer. Edited December 8, 2012 by TacticoolTim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) I would have less of a problem with the HiPoint 995 if it didn't look like a Buck Rogers raygun. I'm sure it runs awesome but it looks like it is made of licorice. HiPoint needs to hire someone else. Edited December 8, 2012 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Tougher penalties on gun-related crimes and stepped-up enforcement would fix this. Am I wrong? What part of the American Dream is this? Government is failing us, once again. Laws are tough enough as is, you seriously want them having more power? Enforcement of the obvious crap is the problem. I would have less of a problem with the HiPoint 995 if it didn't look like a Buck Rogers raygun. I'm sure it runs awesome but it looks like it is made of licorice. HiPoint needs to hire someone else. Looks? Seriously? For that price???? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Sure why not? Are you suggesting that the gun may cost less because it looks retarded? Not much to ask for. Like I said though, they appear to be great performers. Edited December 8, 2012 by mancat 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Of course not I am saying looks are not important. Unless you own one why would you be sure of performance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 I have read about them on this internet thing. The owners seem to be impressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaPD 408 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 At least its not a SAIGA 12! Maybe not on this one, but an S12 was used by a 19 year old kid to shoot one of our deputies this week. Fortunately, the deputy is now recovering and doing much better. At least we will get to skip the trial for the kid, but I do feel for his family and their loss...............................of the S12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I would have less of a problem with the HiPoint 995 if it didn't look like a Buck Rogers raygun. I'm sure it runs awesome but it looks like it is made of licorice. HiPoint needs to hire someone else. That is totally awesome! I've always wanted to be a spaceman and now I can pretend to be one on the cheap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyDingDongs 158 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hey they go bang every time... So does my ex, but that doesn't mean I want that bitch hanging around! Nah, they are what they are- neat little shooters for the money, backed with a good warranty policy from what I've heard. As to the OP, this is unfortunate. I'm getting really tired of all these shootings being publicized by the liberal media. It's one thing to state the facts, but they don't even do that. My LGS got robbed about a month ago and the first report was that the owner had been shot in the face, a customer had been grazed, and the shop had been pilliaged. A friend of mine spoke to dispatch an hour later and they informed us that no shots were fired, the owner had been beaten by hand, and four guns were missing. People just love to tell a sensational story, and the media has a field day every time a crime is committed with a firearm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Well speaking of Michigan, how do you folks like all this union bullshit going on? It'll only get worse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Well Cap'n, IMO with the current administration's plan to spend us all to Hell nobody will be able to pay their employees Union wages soon enough. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Well Cap'n, IMO with the current administration's plan to spend us all to Hell nobody will be able to pay their employees Union wages soon enough. Yeah. Its a mess Tim. Sadly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I've always wanted to be a spaceman and now I can pretend to be one on the cheap! All this science, I dont understand. Its just my job five days a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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