The Hi-Point C9 in flat dark earth (brand part no. 916FDE) is a budget-friendly 9mm pistol with a 3.5-inch barrel and an 8-round magazine. Hi-Point builds it on a high-impact polymer frame with a serrated slide, and it is rated for +P ammunition. The 3-dot sights are fully adjustable, and Hi-Point includes a free extra rear peep sight. A quick on-off thumb safety and a magazine disconnect safety are fitted, and the last round locks the slide open. It is an affordable choice for a home defense gun or a first 9mm.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, a common and affordable cartridge for practice and defense.
• The barrel is 3.5 inches, which keeps the pistol compact.
• Magazine capacity is 8 rounds, with an 8-round magazine as standard.
• The frame is high-impact polymer, a lightweight and durable material.
• The finish is flat dark earth (FDE), for a tan color that stands out from standard black pistols.
• A quick on-off thumb safety is fitted, which lets you control the safe or fire condition.
• A magazine disconnect safety prevents the pistol from firing when the magazine is removed.
• The sights are 3-dot with a fully adjustable rear sight, so you can tune the point of impact.
• Weight is 29 ounces, a manageable weight that helps tame recoil.
• Overall length is 6.75 inches, and the pistol is +P rated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the C9 have a manual safety? Yes. Hi-Point fits a quick on-off thumb safety, and a magazine disconnect safety as well.

What capacity does it have? The C9 comes with an 8-round magazine as standard, and Hi-Point lists a 10-shot magazine as available.

Is the C9 rated for +P ammunition? Yes. Hi-Point lists its 9mm handguns as +P rated.

Buy the Hi-Point C9 Pistol, 9mm, Flat Dark Earth, Thumb Safety, 8-Round

The C9 has built a following on affordability and a lifetime warranty, and the flat dark earth finish gives it a look of its own. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other semi-auto handguns.