You’re not going to believe who just entered the AR-15 game. Ready? Hi-Point. That’s right.
The budget king of pistols and carbines is now making ARs—and they’ve brought the goods to the show floor in a big way.
We got our hands on the brand-new Hi-Point HP-15, and folks, it’s no joke. This rifle is chambered in 5.56, and it’s joined by a pistol variant that comes in both 5.56 and .300 Blackout.
You might be thinking, “Yeah, but what’s the price?”
Get this: MSRP is under $500. Let that sink in. And yes, it still comes with Hi-Point’s famous lifetime warranty.
This thing has a 16” barrel with an A2 birdcage flash hider, carbine-length gas system, free-float M-LOK handguard, and a full-length top Pic rail. The receiver set is milspec, it runs a standard M16 bolt carrier group, and features a polish trigger that looks nickel-boron coated.
There’s even a stainless steel hammer and a fully adjustable stock. In other words, it’s a milspec-style AR-15 with all the features you’d expect—at a price you absolutely wouldn’t.
The HP-15
Pistol will be in 5.56 & .300blk
Rifle will be in 5.56MSRP – under $500 pic.twitter.com/PxdJQhSRVn
— Hi-Point Firearms (@HiPointFirearms) April 25, 2025
“Less than five of the things you carry in your wallet” is how True described the price—and he’s not wrong.
As mentioned, Hi-Point’s also launching a 10.5” AR-style pistol, available in both 5.56 and .300 BLK. That’s going to open the door for even more folks looking for a compact, budget-friendly defensive platform.
And let’s be real—with anti-gunners coming for ARs at every level and with the tariff sitch, it’s good to see a company stand up and say, “Yeah, we’re making one—and it’s affordable.”
We’ll have more from the show floor soon. But for now, this new HP-15 from Hi-Point is stealing the spotlight.
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