The 9mm Hi Power pistol was introduced to the U.S. market in 1954. Serial numbers from 1954 through 1957 are estimates only. From 1958 on, better records were kept and the serial numbers are more accurate. The 40 S&W caliber was introduced in 1994. This pistol is still in production today.
To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online.
| Date | Historic Information | Serial Number Info | |||||
| 1954-57 | The Hi Power 9mm pistol was introduced in 1954. | 70000-80,000 Accurate production figures are unavailable. | |||||
| 1958 | In 1958 Browning kept better records of the Hi Power pistol, so the serial number ranges are more accurate | 80001-85276 | |||||
| 1959 | 85268-89687 | ||||||
| 1960 | 89688-93027 | ||||||
| 1961 | 93028-109145 | ||||||
| 1962 | 109146-113548 | ||||||
| 1963 | 113549-115822 | ||||||
| 1964 | In 1964 the product code for the Hi Power was the letter 'T' | 115823-T136-568 | |||||
| 1965 | T136569-T146372 | ||||||
| 1966 | T146373-T173285 | ||||||
| 1967 | T173286-T213999 | ||||||
| 1968 | T214000-T258000 | ||||||
| 1969-75 | In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5: C=Hi Power This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69C1000 = A 1969 Hi Power pistol with a serial number of 1000. | T258001-261000 C=Hi Power | |||||
| 1976-1997 | In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
| Serial Number Example: 245RT01001 This would be a 9mm Hi Power pistol, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. | |||||
| 1998 | In 1998 Browning redid the standardization of its serial number identifications to work with its new data base program, Oracle.
| Serial Number Example: 510NN01001 This would be a 9mm Hi Power pistol, manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 01001. |
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The Hi-Point JCP .40 Smith&Wesson is a big, heavy, inexpensive pistol that makes Glocks look attractive. It is a 100% American made, polymer framed, striker fired, blowback operated semiautomatic pistol. Most blowback pistols are .380 caliber or smaller because as the power of the cartridge increases the size/mass of the slide must increase also. The slide on the JCP is big and heavy so it can contain the power of the .40 S&W round. The fixed barrel of a blowback operated pistol, like the Hi-Point, makes it inherently accurate. I was able to shoot hand size groups at 100 yards using randomly reloaded ammo that had at least three different manufacturers' headstamps. I was able to do this multiple times and did it twice on video, I posted one of those on YouTube.
The Hi-Point JCP comes in a cardboard box with one 10 round magazine. The pistol seems simple, at first glance, but then you start to notice it has features that you wouldn't expect on sub-$200 pistol. It comes with a trigger lock, sight adjustment tool/key, chamber flag and an extra peep sight for the pistol. There are deep rear slide serrations, a cutout near the breech that serves as a loaded chamber indicator, a magazine disconnect safety, and the rear sight is adjustable for elevation and windage. It also has a proprietary accessory rail, but they do sell a picatinny adapter on their website. The front sight on the JCP is fixed with a painted yellow dot, while the rear sight has two painted and recessed red dots. It has a frame mounted safety on the left side, along with a standard magazine release button behind the trigger guard. All Hi-Point pistols come with a lifetime warranty. If you are the first owner or the fifth owner it doesn't matter it's under warranty. Many people would assume at this price point the JCP would be limited to standard powered ammunition, but they would be wrong, as it is rated to handle +P ammunition.
In 1958 Browning kept better records of the Hi Power pistol, so the serial number ranges are more accurate: 6: 1959 7: 1960 7: 1961 45: 1962 148: 1963 122: 1964: In 1964 the product code for the Hi Power was the letter 'T' 115823-T136-568: 1965 T136569-T146372: 1966 T146373-T173285: 1967 T173286-T213999: 1968. If you do not have the flexibility to do a gun serial quantity search in the state that you just stay you'll have to go in particular person to do it. This will either be done many times by a local firearms dealer or by contacting the sheriff or police where you live to do an extensive search of the gun serial number. Hi-Point C9 9mm Pistol, Serial Number P1932880 and Hi-Point C9 9mm Pistol, Serial Number P1922319: Case Number: 5:2016mc00023: Filed: December 19, 2016: Court: US District Court for the District of South Dakota: Office: Western Division Office: Presiding Judge: Daneta Wollmann: Nature of Suit: Other.
I purchased a Hi-Point JCP in .40 Smith&Wesson, initially as a range gun, in 2012. I could have purchased other pistols, but I had read enough positive reviews by people that owned Hi-Points to silence the negative comments from people that have never shot, held or owned one of these pistols. After firing nearly 3,000 rounds through the pistol, I feel I have enough information to give an informed review. I have used this as a range gun, used it to teach firearms classes, take firearms courses and even took the NRA Off-Duty Law Enforcement course! I have seen way more good than bad with this pistol and can say that it's a great buy, for the money.The pistol is a shooter but, sadly, some magazines may need to be tweaked to feed properly. My mags were causing the rounds to nose dive in the magazine. I have six magazines and I had to slightly bend the feed lips outward on all six with a multitool. After that, I have had no feeding problems in firing more than 2,500 rounds. I have cleaned the pistol three times, once out of the box, at 500 rounds and again before I took photos for this review. With about 2,000 rounds between cleanings, I have found no detriment in performance. I have shot full metal jacket ammo only through my pistol because it is a range gun for me. I have used reloads, steel, brass, and aluminum cased ammo from Tula, Lawman, Federal, Winchester and anyone else that had range ammo that I could find on sale. I have had no problems with any of it feeding or firing.
Taking it apart requires a 3/32” roll pin punch to remove the slide retainer pin. The directions say to use a pin punch, my suggestion is to use a ROLL pin punch instead. The roll pin punch will easily center on the slide retainer pin and not damage the pin itself unlike a regular pin punch. The take down is easy enough but a pin punch and a hammer are needed to remove that one pin.The JCP is a duty sized pistol with a 4.5 inch barrel, a eight inch over all length and a 38 ounce weight empty. The Hi-Point JCP is a big, heavy and bulky pistol that weighs more empty than a Glock 22 weighs loaded! I thought that I would have trouble finding a holster for my Hi-Point but I didn't have any trouble at all. Alien Gear, Galco and Tagua all make holster for this pistol, and I am sure there are more holster makers that produce factory holsters for Hi-Points. With the many Kydex custom holster makers around I am sure a custom holster can be made.
Iberaxtras.com is where you are directed for parts for JCP pistols. They allow Hi-Point JCP owners to get four free replacement parts for their Hi-Point pistol shipped to them free of charge! All that is needed is your information and your pistols serial number, everything but the frame is available for free.It is a great range gun, duty gun, home defense gun, truck gun, gun for your tackle box or a spare firearm to hand out to trusted family or friends that need one in an emergency. With its warranty, tough powder coat finish, reliability, accuracy and low price, you can't go wrong.
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Claim to Fame: A quality budget friendly pistol with a MSRP under $200 also one of the most maligned handguns on the internet.
Target Market: Anyone that wants a solid budget priced pistol.
FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):
- Lifetime warranty
- Four free replacement parts with free shipping on those parts.
- Fully adjustable rear sight
- Trigger lock
- Chamber flag
- Sight Adjustment tool
- $15 factory magazines
- +P ammo rated
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available: Black or green powder coat finish
What are others saying: “I think it would be fair to say that if you were in the market for a eminently affordable handgun that was capable of firing authoritative cartridges for home defense or informal plinking, a Hi-Point pistol may just fill the bill.” - Paul Scarlotta- Shooting Times
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- very budget friendly price
- four free replacement parts with free shipping of those parts
- lifetime warranty
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- magazines may need to be tweaked to feed correctly
- proprietary accessory rail
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