zinc alloy (Zamak-3) castings in much of their construction. However, the parts made from Zamak-3 in Hi-Point guns (slide) are low-stress components that do not require the strength of steel at these pistol cartridge power levels. The slide is made of a Zamak-3. The frame is made of steel reinforced high strength polymer. Higher stress and wear components in Hi-Points, like the barrel, chamber, breech and other small parts, are made of steel. Calibers Hi-Point manufactures firearms in the following calibers: .380 ACP – Model CF-380 and 380COMP 9×19mm Parabellum – C-9 and C-9 COMP pistols and YC-9 .40 S&W – Model JCP pistol .45 ACP – Model JHP pistol 10mm – Model JXP pistol Hi-Point Carbines chambered in .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, and .45 ACP Safety Hi-Point firearms have a manual thumb safety and an integral drop safety that prevents firing in the event that the firearm is dropped. Until the 2000s, all Hi-Point products except the 995 (9mm) carbine had a last-round lock open and magazine disconnect safety, preventing firing unless a magazine was in the gun. With the replacement of the original 9mm carbine with the new 995 TS model, all pistols and carbines now have these features. Gallery References External links MKS Supply's website Instruction Sheet for C9 and CF380 Pistols Instruction manual for 40 S&W and 45acp Pistols Firearm manufacturers of the United States Companies based in Ohio