Hi-Point C9 9mm Pistol Woodland Camo – Rugged 3.5″ Compact, 8+1

Description

The Hi-Point C9 9mm Pistol Woodland Camo wraps Hi-Point’s compact 9mm in a leafy woodland camo pattern, a budget handgun dressed for the cabin, the truck and the deer camp.

Hi-Point C9 9mm Pistol Woodland Camo Overview

Hi-Point lists this finish as 916WC: the familiar C9 with a 3.5-inch fixed barrel, an 8-round magazine, three-dot sights with an adjustable rear, a polymer frame and a weight of about 29 ounces at 6.75 inches long. The pattern is a tree-bark and leaf design applied by hydro-dip over the slide and frame, so it shoots exactly like the black model. One distributor record links this UPC to the desert digital version, but the factory photo and our feed show woodland camo.

Blowback Design and Build

The C9 uses a straight blowback action with a fixed barrel, a polymer frame and a heavy slide. The fixed barrel helps practical accuracy and the simple design keeps the price low, but the slide mass is why these pistols weigh more than polymer guns of similar size. Hi-Point builds them with American-made parts and assembly and covers them with a lifetime warranty that follows the gun to later owners.

Sights, Safety and Controls

The C9 uses three-dot sights with a fully adjustable rear, so you can zero it for your preferred load. A manual thumb safety and a slide that locks open after the last round are standard, and Hi-Point rates the pistol for +P ammunition. The magazine release sits behind the trigger guard, and the blowback slide rewards a firm grip for reliable cycling.

A Camp and Cabin Pistol

The woodland C9 fits the role of a simple outdoor pistol: something to keep in the cabin, the tackle box or the truck console where a fine finish would only get scratched. Dipped finishes resist casual handling, but keep solvents off the exterior and wipe it down after rain or humid days so the steel under the pattern does not rust. Store it unloaded and locked when you are away, and check local rules on carrying in vehicles.

Recoil, Size and Ammunition

The 3.5-inch barrel and 29-ounce weight make the C9 soft-shooting for a compact 9mm, though the blowback slide gives recoil a sharper feel than the weight suggests. The single-stack 8-round magazine keeps capacity modest, and Hi-Point also offers a 10-round magazine. At 6.75 inches long with a thick slide, the C9 is easier to keep at home than to carry all day, and holster fit is specific to this frame.

Honest Caveats

Hi-Point pistols trade refinement for price. They are heavy and thick for their size, the trigger is long and gritty, and holster and magazine choices are far narrower than for mainstream polymer pistols. Takedown takes a punch rather than a lever. Resale value is modest, and a weak grip can cause stoppages, so practice with a firm hold. Camo patterns rarely raise resale value, so buy it for the look.

State Laws and Ownership

Pennsylvania buyers 21 and older can purchase this pistol through a dealer, and carrying it concealed or in a vehicle generally requires a License to Carry Firearms. Other states are stricter: some keep a roster of approved handguns, some cap magazine capacity, some restrict threaded barrels on pistols, and many require a purchase permit. Check your state and local rules before ordering.

Specifications

• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Barrel: 3.5 in.
• Capacity: 8+1
• Weight: about 29 oz.
• Overall length: 6.75 in.
• Sights: 3-dot, fully adjustable rear
• Frame: high-impact polymer; finish: woodland camo hydro-dip over slide and frame
• Safety: manual thumb safety; slide locks open on the last round

Before You Buy

Federal law requires this pistol to ship to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check. You must be 21 or older to buy a handgun from a dealer, and some states add permits, waiting periods or roster restrictions. Confirm your local rules and your dealer’s transfer fee before ordering.

Who It Is For

The Hi-Point C9 9mm Pistol Woodland Camo is a great fit for hunters and outdoors people who want an inexpensive 9mm for camp, and buyers who prefer a camo finish over plain black.

Buy the Hi-Point C9 9mm Pistol Woodland Camo at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Hi-Point C9 9mm Pistol Woodland Camo online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Hi-Point Firearms.