Hi point magazine catch modification

Muleskinner · Oct 3, 2020

I just found and purchase a Hi-Point carbine chambered in 45 ACP. I have read where it is possible to modify or change the magazine catch to allow the use of standard 1911 magazines in place of the proprietary high point mag. Has anyone here attempted that and were you successful? If it works it's something I am interested in doing since the carbine only came with one magazine and I have a plethora of 1911 mags.

Bullfrog · Oct 3, 2020

I haven't, but you made me curious.

Found this video on how to install a replacement catch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VneJr-lOrdc

There is a link below the video to the store where you can get it for $30:

https://store11778777.yolastore.com/

Bullfrog · Oct 3, 2020

Reviews indicate that with the modified catch installed other calibers of 1911 mags will work with the carbine in that caliber.

A 1911 in 10mm and hipoint 1095 carbine modded to take 1911 mags could be a fun pair of toys.

GuitarmanNick · Oct 3, 2020

Are you sure you are willing to risk reducing the collector's value by doing such a modification? :lol2:

j8064 · Oct 3, 2020

GuitarmanNick said:
Are you sure you are willing to risk reducing the collector's value by doing such a modification?

But modifications will void the lifetime warranty. So why do it when the standard factory mags work just fine?

:shrug:

Muleskinner · Oct 3, 2020

GuitarmanNick said:
Are you sure you are willing to risk reducing the collector's value by doing such a modification?

I blew coffee out of my nose...thanks..

Muleskinner · Oct 3, 2020

j8064 said:
But modifications will void the lifetime warranty. So why do it when the standard factory mags work just fine?

I'm pretty sure the mod can be reversed..if it can then I will be sure to do so before having any work done ...and if it can't be reversed I won't do the mod..

Muleskinner · Oct 3, 2020

Bullfrog said:
Reviews indicate that with the modified catch installed other calibers of 1911 mags will work with the carbine in that caliber.

A 1911 in 10mm and hipoint 1095 carbine modded to take 1911 mags could be a fun pair of toys.

Ooohhh.. hmmm...I shoot a G20 so I've got plenty of 10mm around..just need to buy the mag(s)..I know where to find the gun.

Ranchero50 · Oct 3, 2020

j8064 said:
But modifications will void the lifetime warranty. So why do it when the standard factory mags work just fine?

Higher capacity aftermarket mags... :innocent0

I sent my monkey 995 in a couple years ago because the barrel was coming loose from the breech casting. I had slotted the plastic stock with my mill under the barrel so I could use my piccy mount and left them a note to not change it. They installed a new stock anyways...

Muleskinner · Oct 3, 2020

Ranchero50 said:
Higher capacity aftermarket mags...

I sent my monkey 995 in a couple years ago because the barrel was coming loose from the breech casting. I had slotted the plastic stock with my mill under the barrel so I could use my piccy mount and left them a note to not change it. They installed a new stock anyways...

I'm thinking 40 round drum...well maybe only 20..both are available.

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