i had a hi-point 9mm and i did not have any problems at all. but i only ran about 500 rounds threw it. the only reason i sold it was because i decided i want a lighter gun for a 9mm and the kel-tec would hold larger mags. i ended up with the kel-tec. i didn't see much differance between the kel-tec and the hi-point for dependably. actually i have had more missfires and jams with my kel-tec but that was because i was trying some cheap mags. with a good s&w mag the kel-tec fires great. the hi-point always fired went called apond but only 10 rd. mags are available. you can get a 15 a 17 or even up to a 30 rd. mag for the kel-tec. it looks strange with a thirty rd. hanging out the bottom but it is fun to cut lose with. i have never heard bad reports about the 9mm hi-point but i have heard of problems with the bigger famed hi-points.