silly new-owner question(bolt stuck open on brand new gun)

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  • Sep 13, 2019
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    So, I just purchased my very first firearm, a new highpoint 995 carbine and I'm embarrassed to say I can't figure out how to get the bolt to close.

    I rented one to try it out before buying, but when I got home and opened the box on the one I purchased, I couldn't figure out how to get the bolt to close.

    Is this normal for a new gun? What should I do?
     

    willtill

    The Dude Abides
    MDS Supporter
    May 15, 2007
    24,312
    Not familiar with a Highpoint 995 carbine...though is there a bolt release somewhere on the receiver? Or after clearing the weapon, can you pull the slide back a little more and pull the trigger and let the bolt ride forward?
     

    Art3

    Eqinsu Ocha
    MDS Supporter
    Jan 30, 2015
    13,267
    Harford County
    I may be remembering another value priced gun, but I think you pull the bolt handle out, away from the receiver. IIRC, there is a round recess that it locks into by pushing the handle in. You might have to pull back slightly too, to release spring tension.

    I could be wrong...don't force anything :o
     

    engineerbrian

    JMB fan club
    Sep 3, 2010
    10,148
    Fredneck
    Its either holding open on an empty mag or you need to pull the charging handle out of the notch in the receiver cover that manually holds the bolt open

    If this doesn't work post a picture. Hi Points are super simple to use and work on so i’m sure you'll figure it out
     

    Threeband

    The M1 Does My Talking
    MDS Supporter
    Dec 30, 2006
    25,232
    Carroll County
    pulling the trigger did it. thanks for the help.

    That is the one action I would NOT expect to drop the bolt. If pulling the trigger drops the bolt, it may be a problem.

    Confirm the gun is unloaded, magazines are unloaded, and no ammunition is nearby.

    With no magazine in the gun,

    ...pull the bolt back and release it. Does it stay locked back, or does it slam shut again?

    With an EMPTY magazine in the gun,

    ...pull the bolt back and release it. Does it lock open?

    If it does lock open on an empty magazine,

    ...remove the magazine. Does the bolt stay open? Now pull back slightly on the bolt handle and release it. Does the bolt close?
     

    Boats

    Beer, Bikes n Boomsticks
    Mar 13, 2012
    4,073
    Howeird County
    So, I just purchased my very first firearm, a new highpoint 995 carbine and I'm embarrassed to say I can't figure out how to get the bolt to close.

    I rented one to try it out before buying, but when I got home and opened the box on the one I purchased, I couldn't figure out how to get the bolt to close.

    Is this normal for a new gun? What should I do?

    remove the mag, pull and release bolt handle
     

    Pinecone

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Feb 4, 2013
    28,175
    Or, read the instruction manual.

    If you don't have one, you can probably get it online.
     

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