The Hi-Point 995 CA Compliant is a 9mm pistol-caliber carbine built around Hi-Point’s famously simple blowback system, polymer skeletonized stock & practical 16.5" barrel. This California-compliant version keeps the 10 round magazine capacity & typically uses a compliant grip setup, making it a range-friendly PCC for budget-conscious shooters who want cheap 9mm fun without pretending they bought a Swiss watch. The 995 has earned its reputation by being affordable, bluntly functional & more reliable than internet snobs enjoy admitting. Performance is practical rather than glamorous, with mild recoil, decent accuracy for range use & Hi-Point’s no-nonsense American-made reputation backing a carbine that works, even if it will never win a beauty contest.