Riveratt,
The comparison of opinions is like this…….
One drives a Yugo, the other a Toyota Corolla, and yet another drives a Cadillac. Which is the best car?
When asking about product comparisons, you’re going to have these differences but seldom will anybody in this world say that an “economy car” is the best car for people to buy. They may be gems for a few but economy models have been notorious throughout their history as being more apt to breakdown, needing more maintenence, and not having as long of a service life. However, if you do the search, you’ll find plenty of testamonials stating that the vehicle is worth every penny. It’s biased feedback based on the experience of one. Many don’t reply. Many don’t want to whine about their poor experience. They just want to move on to something better, ASAP.
If you compared this to fishing rods, which we all use or we wouldn’t be here on IDA, it’s arguable that St. Croix’s aren’t worth a hoot because a $20.00 Shakespeare catches all the fish I need. Customer service is great. They even go beyond warranty to see me happy! But……… if you’ve ever fished an Avid, you quickly understand why the St. Croix becomes more desireable. Even so…….. give the Shakespeare to a knowledgeble angler and the Avid to a novice and the experienced guy is likely STILL to outperform the novice.
See my point? There are shooters involved here. One may have a true talent and makes the Hi Point look better than it is. But as far as gun dealers go, they often shoot most of their inventory models at some point or other. So if they “drive” a Cadillac and then a Yugo, which do think they’ll say drives better??? Now, they may sell “yugos” but if you ask them how good the Yugo is, they have to be concerned about your happiness, your confidence in their recommendations, and try to gain your return business. Are they shooting themselves in the foot if they bash the Yugo a bit? Not necessarily. Someone is going to come along and NOT CARE about the cush ride of the fancy car. Someone is going to come along and only have enough money (or credit) to get a Yugo. Someone is going to come along and not care about performance. They want something cheap because it’s going to see VERY little use. Someone is going to come along and not care what the salesperson has for knowledge, experience, or opinion. Their buddy just got one and their’s is great!
This is all reflective of what happens in these product discussions and it needs to be realized that every opinion is relative to the experience of those that possess it and that they will in turn pursuade those that are simply curious. Don’t get mad if your good experience doesn’t get a lot of support. You just may be one of the lucky ones. Maybe you haven’t found anything better within your budget……yet. I still have a Pinnacle reel that the world HATES! But guess what, it’s been good to me and until it dies…….. it’s being good to me. But I’m not going to try and sell the world on finding one and buying it either. Are ya with me???
I’ve heard Taurus getting bashed. Good. Their customer service is notoriously poor…….. but fulfilled. My 24/7 9mm holds a world speed shooting record. That’s impressive to me and so far, it’s been great…….. FOR ME. Someone else can get a dud off the factory line……. just like they can get a dud Hi Point, possibly. Nobody makes a perfect anything every time. Drivers of Cadillacs and Lincolns will never support Yugos or Daewoos. Drivers of Yugos and Daewoos will always be irritated by those who insist they need something better than they have.
You’re happy with a Hi Point…….. good. I wouldn’t want it any different. But don’t turn a nose just because some choose differently. Okay?
Happy Shooting! 
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