Yeah I agree generally. Better a hi point than nothing and I remember that thread too. There's good advice and bad advice. This post is an example of good advice and it's good advice to get a Glock or Glock clone over a hi point. There's a difference between recommending nods vs recommending a first handgun, don't you think?
I say this as a person running a primary arms psa $550 ar 15 with a rattle can job and a $20 Amazon sling
Range day was good. Lot of new shooters and lots of people climbing the skills ladder.