Hi-pt Carb 9mm 16.5" Carbine

The Hi-Point Carbine 9mm 16.5" Target Stock Wc is a semi-automatic carbine chambered in 9mm, designed as an affordable, American-manufactured platform for shooters seeking reliable target practice and training applications. Built entirely in the United States, this carbine delivers proven reliability at a price point accessible to budget-conscious operators, law enforcement trainees, and civilian marksmen prioritizing function over premium pricing.

The 16.5-inch barrel provides optimal velocity and accuracy for 9mm cartridges while maintaining a compact profile suitable for indoor range training and tactical drills. The carbine features adjustable iron sights for zeroing at various distances, a quick on/off thumb safety for intuitive manipulation during weapon transitions, and a last-round lock-open mechanism that holds the bolt to the rear after the final round is fired—useful for function checks and administrative handling. The all-weather polymer stock resists corrosion and moisture degradation during extended field exposure or humid storage conditions, critical for military and law enforcement training environments.

This platform serves as a practical choice for budget-constrained training pipelines, patrol-level marksmanship qualification, and civilian target shooting where affordable ammunition costs and low recoil impulse enable extended range sessions. The 9mm chambering offers lower recoil than larger rifle calibers, reducing shooter fatigue during high-volume training cycles. At 8.13 pounds with a 32-inch overall length, the carbine balances controllability with stable shooting positions across benchrest, standing, and tactical shooting disciplines.

Hi-Point Firearms carbines have established a market position as no-frills, duty-grade tools in cost-sensitive environments where total-cost-of-ownership and simplicity drive procurement decisions over premium features. The 9mm carbine configuration remains popular in academy training programs and reserve/auxiliary law enforcement contexts where round-count efficiency and ammunition interchangeability with duty sidearms matter operationally.