That’s believable. They are kind of like a new high point. But better in some ways. Not that high points are junk, but the g2c for a price of about 200 bucks with 2 12 round mags and it’s per dependable honestly I see why they’d sell like hotcakes.
Better in some ways? Its $50 more than a highpoint, yet made with superior materials, weighs substantially less, is substantially smaller, is far easier to break down for cleaning/maintenance, the slide is easier to rack, the sights are better, the trigger pull is better, the controls are better, practically everything is better.
Yes, the Hi-Point is a functional pistol which absolutely can be used for self-defense, but there have always been better choices at similar prices from old MilSurp Soviet pistols to bargain priced pistols by Taurus, Ruger, and even Smith & Wesson.