Hi-Point 995 / 995TS
- Category
- Carbine
- Barrel
- 419 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.83 kg
- Introduced
- 1996
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Hi-Point Model 995 is a 9x19mm Parabellum pistol-caliber carbine introduced by Hi-Point Firearms in 1996. Operating on a simple direct-blowback action with a striker-fired mechanism, the 995 is built around a steel-shrouded polymer stock and an alloy receiver, prioritizing low manufacturing cost over refinement. The 995TS (Target Stock) variant, released in Q1 2009, replaces the original boxy stock with a skeletonized polymer chassis featuring multiple Picatinny rails, last-round bolt hold-open, an internal recoil buffer, and a threaded 1/2-28 muzzle. Despite a budget price point and considerable bulk for a 9mm carbine, Hi-Point carbines have earned a reputation for surprising reliability and a lifetime warranty regardless of owner.
Designed by Tom Deeb to be the cheapest serviceable 9mm long gun in America, the Hi-Point 995 became an unlikely cult favorite - Internet jokes about its blocky 1990s aesthetic gave way to grudging respect for its reliability and Hi-Point's no-questions-asked lifetime warranty.
995TS released Q1 2009 with picatinny rails, last-round hold-open, and improved stock. Threaded 1/2x28 barrel standard. Magazines are interchangeable with Hi-Point C-9 pistol on most current production. Lifetime warranty regardless of ownership.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Hi-Point Firearms
- Category
- Carbine
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 1996
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 419 mm
- Overall length
- 787 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.83 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Blowback
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Capacity
- 10
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Polymer
- Slide
- Alloy
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 380 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 537 J
- Effective range
- 100 m
- Maximum range
- 200 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Picatinny rail
Internal recoil buffer
Skeletonized stock
Adjustable front sight
Adjustable aperture rear sight
Threaded barrel- P rated
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 62 9x19mm Parabellum carbines | 2.83 kg | 2.78 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 56 9x19mm Parabellum carbines | 787 mm | 820 mm | Shorter than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 64 9x19mm Parabellum carbines | 419 mm | 406 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 64 9x19mm Parabellum carbines | 10 | 24 | Among the smallest capacities |
Answers
Questions about the Hi-Point 995 / 995TS
How much does the Hi-Point 995 / 995TS weigh?
The Hi-Point 995 / 995TS weighs 2.83 kg (6.25 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Hi-Point 995 / 995TS?
The Hi-Point 995 / 995TS is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.
How many rounds does the Hi-Point 995 / 995TS hold?
The Hi-Point 995 / 995TS holds 10 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Hi-Point 995 / 995TS?
The Hi-Point 995 / 995TS is 787 mm (31.0 in) long overall, with a 419 mm (16.5 in) barrel.
Who makes the Hi-Point 995 / 995TS?
The Hi-Point 995 / 995TS is made by Hi-Point Firearms (United States). It was designed by Tom Deeb.
When was the Hi-Point 995 / 995TS introduced?
The Hi-Point 995 / 995TS was introduced in 1996.
How does the Hi-Point 995 / 995TS operate?
The Hi-Point 995 / 995TS uses a blowback action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- United States Civilian Market
- 1996
Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
Stockists
Where to buy
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Works with
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/hi-point-995' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "hi-point-995", "name": "Hi-Point 995 / 995TS", "manufacturer": { "id": "hi-point", "name": "Hi-Point Firearms", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 1992, "website": "https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "version": "a488d4deab5cd96856324502a4fde2af1f901d2bca20e27d28d97cc3dd1f0fd6" }, "category": { "id": "carbine", "name": "Carbine", "description": "Shortened rifles for close-quarters use" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 1996, "barrel_length_mm": 419, "weight_empty_g": 2835, "action_type": "blowback"}