Hi-Point Carbine Country USA Type Carbine Manufacturer Hi-Point Introduction 1994 Specifications Weight (995) 5.75 lb (2.6 kg) (4095) 7 lb (3.2 kg) Length 32.5 in (826 mm) Barrel length (995) 16.5 in (419 mm) (4095) 17.5 in (445 mm) Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W Action Blowback Muzzle velocity 1,279.5 ft/s (390 m/s) Feed system 10-round detachable box magazine Sights blade front, notch rear (adjustable)

The Hi-Point carbine, is a series of carbines chambered for 9x19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W. They are very inexpensive, constructed using polymers and alloyed metals as much as possible, resulting in a reduction of the production costs and sale price. It is worth noting that the Hi-Point carbine is sometimes incorrectly referred to as an assault rifle; in fact it is just a semiautomatic pistol-caliber carbine. It functions via a simple direct blowback action.

Despite the military appearance of this rifle, it was developed for the civilian market and wasn\'t aimed at police department use. Nevertheless, it has been approved and purchased by a small number of local police departments that cannot easily afford to outfit all of their officers with more expensive long guns.