I've got a 995 carbine and my neighbor has the 9mm pistol. They a are ugly, heavy, chunky, and cheap. And they have fired everytime I have pulled the trigger with whatever ammo I put in it.

They have their place in the market. Trunk gun, barn gun, 4wheeler, backback. Not the end of the world if it gets dirty, rusty, lost, or stolen. And they are functional with a lifetime warranty. I paid $160ish for my 995 used with 3 mags and a double mag pouch on the stock. The only thing close in that price range for a semi-auto plinker is a used 10-22 or a beater yugo sks. I've had more ftf and fte with those than with the hi-point.

On the other hand, hp's wouldn't by 1st choice for a hd or carry gun, mainly because of the weight and thickness.

A Hi-Point in hand is going to be more useful than a Sig in the store.