Hi-Point 1095TS Edge 10mm Carbine
Hi point 10mm carbine is configured to accept Hi-Point 40 S&W Carbine/Pistol magazines, 45 ACP Carbine/Pistol magazines, and Hi-Point 10mm pistol magazines. After 3 years, Hi-Point firearms is proud to introduce the 1095TS 10mm Carbine:
The newest member of the most affordable line of pistol caliber carbines, chambered in the most powerful pistol caliber – the 10mm cartridge. The 1095TS comes standard with iron sights, a threaded barrel, and a padded cheek rest. Additionally, all Hi-Point carbines are +P rated to accept all factory ammunition, and feature 100% American-made parts and assembly.
This Hi-Point 1095TS Carbine is hydro-dipped with a Realtree Edge camo pattern
Shown above: The Hi point 10mm carbine Edge 10mm carbine can be had in either a plain-black finish or the hydro-dipped Realtree-camouflage finish shown here.
The development of the 10mm Auto cartridge was a significant step forward for handgun enthusiasts. This powerful round has been used by shooters of every type, including law enforcement officers and agents, hunters and target shooters. The idea of a cartridge that pushed a 180- to 200-grain bullet at approximately 1,200 fps was appealing on many levels.
Hi point 10mm carbine
After a tragic shootout between criminals and FBI agents in South Florida in 1986, during which two agents were killed, the Bureau determined its issued 9mm handguns lacked stopping power. This incident was a driving force in the further development of the 10mm Auto cartridge, which was later adopted—at least for a while—by the FBI.
Since then, the 10mm Auto has seen success in other realms and has enjoyed popularity with a variety of handgunners. Many manufacturers offer their products chambered for the cartridge.
Hi point 10mm carbine Firearms has been manufacturing guns for more than 25 years. The company has been known for producing entry-level handguns, which have proven to be quite popular. Along with handguns, Hi-Point has offered a line of carbines in several chamberings, recently adding a 10mm carbine.
This new offering is dubbed theHi point 10mm carbine Edge, and is available in two variations: plain black or hydro-dipped Realtree camouflage. Much like the manufacturer’s semi-automatic pistol line, the Edge carbine is a blowback-operated, striker-fired mechanism with a single-action trigger. Though the Edge’s firing mechanism is relatively simple, the carbine is loaded with special
features.
The Hi point 10mm carbine Edge 10mm carbine features a 17.5-inch barrel, which is threaded at the end to accept a suppressor or flash hider. A thread protector is also provided with each firearm. The carbine is fitted with a set of open iron sights consisting of an adjustable rear-peep sight and a hooded-front post.
The rear assembly is fitted on an accessory rail and can be easily removed if the shooter wishes to install an alternative sight such as a red-dot or variable-power optic. The carbine’s trigger system is a standard single-action system common among striker-fired firearms.
Familiarity aside, however, the trigger pull on the test carbine isn’t particularly crisp, and not necessarily heavy, breaking at just over 5 pounds on an RCBS trigger-pull scale. Located on the left side of the 1095TS Edge’s pistol grip is a two-position safety lever that, despite being easily accessible, I found it necessary to re-adjust my grip on in order to operate. Also found on left side of the pistol grip, the magazine-release button is easily operated without any changes in hand placement.
Hi point 10mm carbine
Closer inspection of the 1095TS Edge revealed this latest addition to High Point’s carbine line places emphasis on comfort and versatility, as seen by the presence of its skeletonized buttstock and the addition of a soft-rubber cheek rest. The plastic buttstock is fully adjustable and compliments an internal recoil buffer.
There are three accessory rails fitted to the carbine: the top rail, which accommodates the rear sight, and a forward rail fitted to the bottom of the fore-end for a flashlight or other accessory. The rail that completes the trio is fitted under the barrel forward of the fore-end. Two sling swivel fittings are set in the left side of the stock. Best of all, sling swivels and a nylon sling are provided with the carbine.
According to the folks at Hi point 10mm carbine, the carbine’s cast receiver is Zamak 3, which is a base of zinc, magnesium, aluminum and copper. While the 10 mm Auto produces considerably more pressure and velocity than other pistol calibers, in testing the 1095 TS Edge proved more than capable of being up to handling the super-charged cartridge.
Hi point 10mm carbine
Several factory 10 mm Auto loads from various manufacturers were fired through the sample I received.I started with Hornady 180-grain XTP, plinking with the Hi point 10mm carbine Edge 10mm carbine at various targets and at distances between 25 and 50 yards.
Right away I noticed that the carbine was pretty accurate offhand at 50 yards, shooting at a softball-size rock. I placed a steel practice plate at 35 yards and shot rapid-fire, without a miss. The carbine proved to be easy to handle with minimal recoil.
I then set up a sand bag rest with the target placed at 25 yards and started the accuracy-testing phase with SIG Sauer’s 180-grain FMJ. The Hi-Point 1095TS Edge 10mm carbine took a liking to this particular cartridge, printing a clean 1.5-inch group, with two of the shots virtually in the same hole.
Afterward, I fired several five-round strings with Cor-Bon’s 135-grain JHP, which proved quite accurate as well, averaging a 2.25-inch group.Finally, came the Hornady 180-grain XTP, which printed a decent 2.75-inch group.
The Edge was quite comfortable to fire from the benchrest, though I don’t believe that was the intended purpose of this gun. Its trigger pull, which I found to break at slightly more than 5 pounds, is a little strong for bench shooting, though the groups were quite satisfactory.I also found the carbine’s front-sight post a little difficult to see against the black target, though this is likely just a result of aging eyes.
Hi point 10mm carbine
Overall, the Hi point 10mm carbine Edge 10mm carbine proved to be an interesting little gun. I initially had a problem with a magazine and a firing-pin issue, but finally wound up with a perfectly functioning carbine. I experienced no malfunctions at all while shooting the Edge.
Though not exactly visually satisfying, it proved to be accurate and fun to shoot. Considering the gun’s very reasonable price tag, I’d say the Edge is a good value for anyone looking for a defense carbine or a plinker.
Hi Point 10mm carbine Model 1095TS Edge Review
Just right for hunting, plinking, and home defense, the semiautomatic Hi Point 10mm carbine Model 1095TS Edge is also a great value.
The Winchester Model 1873 is known as “the gun that won the West,” and its popularity was due in large part to the practicality of having a long gun and a handgun chambered for the same cartridge. That worked well for many frontiersmen, and while the Model 1873 was also chambered for the .32-20 and .38-40, the round that cemented the rifle-cartridge duo was the most powerful one: the .44-40 W.C.F. In fact, records show that about 80 percent of the Model 1873s produced were chambered for that cartridge.
This trend in “combo cartridges” continues today, and there are numerous examples of long guns chambered for pistol cartridges. Some modern examples of this are the diverse carbines from Hi point 10mm carbine Firearms. Hi-Point has made its semiauto carbines in 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP for some time.
A recent introduction is the Model 1095TS carbine chambered for the 10mm Auto cartridge—a significant boost in the power department. The 10mm is staging somewhat of a comeback these days, as lots of pistols and revolvers are currently available for it, and ammomakers are turning out potent loads with high-tech bullets that make a 10mm carbine a serious contender as an all-around companion gun.
The Hi-Point Model 1095TS
Hi point 10mm carbine use a simple, blowback action that is right at home with pistol cartridges and cycles them without a whimper. The Model 1095TS is offered in black, desert, desert camo, pink, and Realtree Edge camo. The sample I fired for this report had the Realtree Edge camo pattern.
The carbine’s barrel length is 17.5 inches, and the muzzle is threaded (a thread protector is provided). The rifling twist is one turn in 16 inches, standard for the 10mm cartridge. Hi-Point President Charles Brown told me they button rifle and chamber their barrels in-house; they’re not from an outside supplier. I examined the carbine’s bore with my Hawkeye borescope, and it looked pretty smooth. I am also happy to report that it picked up very little copper fouling after many rounds.
The operating handle is on the left side of the receiver. It is attached by a large hex-head screw.
The removable, steel box magazine holds 10 rounds, and the magazine release is right where you’d expect it to be on the pistol grip. The receiver is steel, surrounded by sturdy polymer parts, and everything is covered with the camo finish except the last 5.25 inches of the barrel that protrude from the handguard.
The buttstock is adjustable for length of pull from approximately 14 to 14.25 inches by loosening three hex-head screws, moving the buttpad, and tightening the screws.
A black polymer cheekpiece pad sits atop the buttstock. When I unpacked the carbine, this pad was as sticky as fresh glue, but after a few hours, the stickiness dissipated, and its surface became smooth and soft. It was a bit high for open sight use. The height of the line of sight above the rifle’s bore is approximately 2.25 inches. The stock had only a hint of drop, so I really had to scrunch my head down on the pad to get lined up with the open sights, but it is about the right height for a scope.
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Hi point 10mm carbine
The rear sight is housed in a sturdy steel cage that protects it from bumps. The aperture in the peep sight is about 0.08 inch in diameter and is adjustable for windage and elevation via clearly marked screws. The front sight is a slightly tapered post that measures about 0.56 inch at its top.
While this sight meshes well with the rear sight’s aperture, it is just plain ugly and totally looks like it’s from an AK-47. Large elevation adjustments can be made by loosening a hex-head screw in the front sight and moving it up or down. I made this adjustment to get the point of impact on paper and then used the rear sight for final zeroing.
Some shooters may elect to mount a scope or red-dot optic on their Hi point 10mm carbine. This is a snap as the carbine has what the company calls a 10.5-inch “Weaver style” slotted rail on the receiver. The slots don’t match M1913 Picatinny rail dimensions, which means that a one-piece AR mount, such as the Burris P.E.P.R. mount or Nikon P-Series two-piece mounts will not fit the rail. But it readily accepts Weaver-style mounts, so there’s no mechanical problem mounting a scope. To mount a scope, the rear sight and its “cage” must be removed, but that’s easy to do. Hi point 10mm carbine.
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I used Weaver extra-high 1-inch see-through rings to install a Burris Droptine 2-7X 35mm scope, but any similar ring set will work. These rings were about the right height for the carbine’s very straight stock, but at 20 yards, bullets struck about two feet low, even with the scope’s elevation turret all the way up. At 50 yards, the point of impact was still too low to be on target. So, for this application, some sort of offset rings and/or shims, such as Burris Signature rings with the offset inserts, would be required.
Shoots Like a Champ!
Hi point 10mm carbine
While contemplating this, I went ahead and tested the carbine with the open sights, and the aperture was easy and accurate to use. Plus, the gun never malfunctioned. In fact, accuracy of the 10mm carbine was so good I quickly forgot about installing a scope!
However, I must report that the trigger pull was spongy and gritty, with a heavy pull weight (it averaged 9 pounds, 10 ounces according to my Lyman gauge), and required a movement of about 1/8 inch to fire. I thought shooting good groups would be impossible, but in spite of the crude sights and horrible trigger, the little carbine shot like a champ!
I’m a big fan of the 10mm Auto round, so I relished the chance to shoot a bunch of different loads in the carbine. Eight factory loads and 10 handloads were bench-tested, and as the saying goes, holes in paper don’t lie. Three, five-shot groups were fired from a Lead Sled rest at 25 yards. Just take a look at the group sizes in the chart. Wow!
The average group size of the factory ammo was a mere 1.36 inches. At 0.94 inch, the best of the bunch was the Winchester 175-grain Silvertip, but several other loads were very close behind. With a bone-crushing 919 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, Federal’s 180-grain Trophy Bonded JSP averaged 1.20 inches and was by far the most powerful load tested. For a great practice load, the non-reloadable CCI Blazer ammo with a 200-grain TMJ bullet at 1,067 fps and the Federal American Eagle 180-grain FMJ at 1,152 fps are good choices. Both are relatively inexpensive.
Hi point 10mm carbine
Stoked by the great results with factory fodder, I progressed to some of my favorite handloads. I used Starline cases and Federal 150 and CCI 300 primers for these loads, paired with eight mid-range powders and a variety of jacketed bullets.
The home-brewed ammo shot just fine, with an overall average of 1.11 inches, besting the factory loads by a smidgen. With a 0.75-inch average (basically one ragged hole), the standout was the Hornady 200-grain XTP over a charge of 8.2 grains of Hodgdon Longshot. Velocity of this load was 1,208 fps, and muzzle energy was 648 ft-lbs.
The Hi point 10mm carbine chambered for pistol cartridges represent a neat niche in the shooting world. They’re rather “traditional” and just might appeal to folks who don’t care for ARs. These carbines are worthy contenders for hunting, plinking, and home defense.
Hi point 10mm carbine
While it’s just as handy now to have a long gun and a handgun that shoot the same ammo as it was in the days of the Winchester Model 1873, my slick little 10mm carbine is just plain fun to shoot in its own right. Its total reliability, very good accuracy, low cost, and Hi point 10mm carbine lifetime “no questions asked” warranty make it a darn good value.
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