The Hi-Point C9 is a semi-automatic 9mm handgun chambered for personal defense and range use. This variant has an OD Green finish (part number 916 OD); the frame is also available in black powder coat or hydro-dipped patterns. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Hi-Point C9 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.75 inches 
• Weight: 29 oz. 
• Capacity: 8-shot magazine standard 
• Finish: OD Green 
• Manufacturer Part Number: 916 OD 
   

Features 

• High-impact polymer frame 
• 3-dot fully adjustable rear sight 
• Rated for +P ammunition 
• High-impact grips 
   
  The adjustable rear sight is a genuine convenience for dialing in point of impact at a fixed distance. The +P rating expands the ammunition options for self-defense use. At 29 oz. the C9 is on the heavier end for a compact, which some shooters find helpful for controlling recoil and others find inconvenient for carry.

Hi-Point C9 discussions circle around value. Most owners bought it because it is one of the least expensive 9mm pistols available new, and the majority report that it functions reliably for basic range and home defense use despite the price.

Critique is candid and fairly consistent. The trigger pull is described as heavy and gritty compared to mid-range competitors, and that affects accuracy for shooters who are used to lighter triggers. The pistol is also notably bulky for its capacity class; people who have handled more compact 9mms at higher price points find the C9 feels dated in hand. Feeding issues and occasional jams appear in some reviews, though these reports are not universal.

Accuracy at close range is generally called acceptable. Users with experience on other platforms note the sights are serviceable and the adjustable rear sight helps. The conversation usually ends up in the same place: the C9 delivers basic functionality at a price that is hard to argue with, but buyers who can spend more will find more refined options in the compact 9mm category.