Well I have never owned a High Point, but I would still not recommend them. I have owned and used several defense pistols, Glock 19c, H&K USP, Sig Sauer, S&W 686 (too heavy for carry), S&W Sigma (not recommended), Lorcin .380 (first gun was cheap and is junk), and I currently use Springfield XD40. Firearms are alot like Jeeps, don't go cheap you'll regret it. But you also don't have to buy the most expensive. My H&K was an awesome handgun, accurate and reliable. My XD40 is more carryable, more accurate (yea surprised me too), and just as reliable at half the cost.