RE: views on hi-point 9mm
Get a Ruger Mark II.
Yeah, it's only a .22, but at least you will hit what you are aiming at, the same can't be said for a Hi Point.
I had a Ruger P95 (a $300 9mm) before I bought my Glock 17. I considered the Ruger to be of absolute minimum build quality and accuracy. I can't imagine what the Hi Point is. My $0.02.
Take it to the range a few times, figure out what you don't like about it, upgrade to a 9mm that addresses those issues.