The Hi-Point C-9 is a striker-fired 9mm pistol with a high-impact polymer frame. This variant has a custom $100 Bill dipped finish. At 29 oz and 6.75 inches overall it's on the heavier and bulkier side for a compact, but the price point is what most buyers are here for. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: C-9 
• Caliber: 9MM Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Action: Striker Fired 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.75 inches 
• Weight: 1.8 lbs (29 oz) 
• Frame Material: High-impact polymer 
• Finish Type: Custom applied $100 Bill pattern 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The C-9 has three-dot adjustable rear sights, which is useful for dialing in point of impact. It includes a manual thumb safety and a magazine disconnect safety. The striker-fired action has a consistent pull with no external hammer to snag. The $100 Bill hydro-dip finish is applied over the polymer frame. It's a novelty finish that holds up reasonably well to normal handling. 
 
Hi-Point backs every C-9 with a lifetime warranty that transfers to subsequent owners, which matters for a budget gun where long-term support is sometimes a concern.

The C-9 in $100 Bill finish gets a predictable split: budget-conscious buyers and new shooters are generally satisfied, while more experienced shooters often compare it unfavorably to pricier options.

Affordability is the most cited positive. For first-time buyers or anyone who needs a functional 9mm at the lowest possible price, it fills that role. Reliability feedback is mostly positive. Owners report that it feeds standard ammunition without consistent issues. Hi-Point's warranty and customer service reputation also comes up often as a genuine plus.

The finish specifically draws a range of reactions. Some owners bought it for exactly this novelty, and they're happy with it. Others find it a bit much. That's subjective.

The gripes are about weight, ergonomics, and accuracy relative to mid-tier competitors. At 29 oz it's heavier than you'd expect from something described as compact. The grip geometry doesn't suit every hand. Experienced shooters shooting it back-to-back with better-made pistols notice the difference in feel and precision.

Bottom line from users: it works for what it is, and the warranty reduces the risk. It's not the gun you'd choose if budget weren't a factor.