First Look: New AR-15s from Hi-Point Firearms

Featuring freefloat barrels and M-Lok hand guards.

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posted on June 1, 2025
Hi-Point AR-15

For several decades, Hi-Point Firearms has been known for selling simple and affordable carbines, pistols and large format pistols chambered for a diverse array of pistol cartridges. Hi-Point Firearm’s products primarily work off simple and straightforward blowback actions.

For 2025, this popular company is introducing a trio of new AR-15-pattern firearms for the first time in its history. Hi-Point Firearms' new AR-15 options consist of a 16-inch 5.56 NATO carbine, a 10.5-inch 5.56 NATO large-format pistol and a 10.5-inch .300 BLK large-format pistol. Most importantly, the unique sales proposition for Hi-Point Firearms new AR-15 pattern products is centered around bringing customers 100-percent American-made guns priced at reasonable and affordable prices. Known as the HP-15 series, all three models are sold with a standard MSRP under $500.

Hi-Point Firearms new HP-15 lineup was designed to provide customers with premium style features typically found in higher-end AR-15 pattern rifles and large-format pistols. HP-15s are built on forged receivers sets, include a six-position buffer tube/receiver extension and use a full profile M16-cut bolt carrier group to ensure smooth operation. HP-15s are also finished with a mil-spec standard Type III hard-anodized coating to provide a sleek and sturdy finish. Manufactured in Mansfield, OH, the HP-15 product family is built to last; it’s also backed by Hi-Point’s lifetime warranty and customer service.

“This new AR-15 lineup is a testament to our promise of keeping manufacturing in the USA,” said Kara Boesenberg, President of MKS Supply, Hi-Point Firearms marketing and exclusive distributor. “We are proud to support local businesses and the shooting tradition while delivering firearms that our customers can rely on. These rifles and pistols are built by Americans, for Americans, with the quality and affordability Hi-Point is known for.”

Learn more about this new line of firearms at hi-pointfirearms.com.

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