founded in 1992
- 1992 Founded by Thomas Deeb
to manufacture economical weapons focused on safety and reliability - based in Mansfield, Ohio
- 1996 Model TS = first carbine
Hi-Point Firearms
1015 Springmill Rd
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
419-747-9444
hi-pointfirearms.net
About Hi-Point Firearms
Hi-Point Firearms is a Mansfield, Ohio manufacturer known for some of the most affordable new handguns and pistol-caliber carbines sold in the United States. Founder Tom Deeb, a military veteran who previously repaired and rebuilt television sets, designed the guns and set up the business in Mansfield in the early 1990s; published accounts give founding dates ranging from 1990 to 1993. The pistols use a simple blowback design with heavy zinc-alloy slides, which keeps costs low and makes Hi-Point a common choice for first-time buyers who want a working defensive firearm on a limited budget.
Hi-Point added its first carbine in 1996, and its pistol-caliber carbines are often regarded as the strongest part of the line; the 10mm 1095 carbine, released in 2017, became popular with hunters in states that limit deer hunting to straight-walled cartridges. Every Hi-Point carries the company’s well-known lifetime warranty. The business operates as Strassell’s Machine, Inc., is described as 100 percent employee-owned, and is distributed by MKS Supply. American Rifleman reported cumulative production of about 2 million guns, with annual output around 185,000.
Key Facts
- Early 1990s: Founded by Tom Deeb in Mansfield, Ohio
- 1996: First Hi-Point carbine added to the line
- 2017: 1095 carbine in 10mm Auto introduced
- Lifetime warranty on all Hi-Point firearms
- Employee-owned; operates as Strassell’s Machine, Inc.
Sources
- Hi-Point Firearms And The Man Behind Them – American Rifleman
- Behind the Scenes with Hi-Point Firearms – RECOIL
- Hi-Point Firearms – Wikipedia
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