Hi-Point YC9

The Hi-Point YC9 — the Yeet Cannon — is Hi-Point’s modernized 9mm pistol, updated from the classic C9 with a factory-threaded 4.12-inch barrel, 10-round magazine, integrated 1913 Picatinny rail, fully adjustable rear sight, and a Glock-compatible front sight. +P rated, built in Mansfield, Ohio, and backed by Hi-Point’s lifetime no-questions-asked warranty, the YC9 is the most fully-featured pistol Hi-Point has ever produced — and arrives with the most recognizable name in budget handguns.

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YC9 vs C9: What Actually Changed

The YC9 is a meaningful upgrade over the classic C9, not just a cosmetic refresh. The barrel is factory-threaded at 1/2×28 TPI on the YC9 — the C9 is not threaded from the factory. Capacity increases from 8 rounds to 10. The front sight is now Glock-compatible, opening up a wide aftermarket of replacement sights. The frame adds a 1913 Picatinny rail for weapon lights and lasers. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation. The "YEET CANNON" slide engraving is standard. For buyers choosing between the two, the YC9 is the better-equipped pistol in every measurable way; the C9 remains the lower entry point for buyers who want maximum budget simplicity.

Hi-Point YC9 Specifications

Caliber: 9mm (+P rated). Capacity: 10+1. Barrel: 4.12” threaded 1/2×28 TPI. Overall length: 7.6”. Height: 5.8”. Width: 1.4”. Weight: 34.2 oz unloaded. Action: striker-fired blowback. Frame: high-impact polymer with integrated 1913 Picatinny rail. Sights: fully adjustable rear, Glock-compatible replaceable front. Slide: “YEET CANNON” engraved. Warranty: lifetime, no-questions-asked, fully transferable.

The Yeet Cannon Name: Where It Came From

In 2018, a social media poll asked Hi-Point what they should name their next pistol. The internet answered: Yeet Cannon. Hi-Point obliged, officially trademarking “Yeet Cannon” and engraving it on the slide of their updated 9mm. The story became one of the most widely covered gun industry moments of the decade, and the YC9 became the most searched Hi-Point product almost overnight. Hi-Point leaned into it — and the result is a genuinely upgraded pistol with a name that gets attention.

YC9 as a Suppressor Host

The YC9’s factory-threaded barrel makes it immediately ready for a pistol suppressor — no aftermarket barrel swap required. The 1/2×28 thread pitch is the standard for 9mm pistol suppressors, compatible with most cans on the market including the Hi-Point Hush-Point 9/45. At 34.2 oz unloaded, the YC9 is heavy enough that a suppressor’s additional weight is less noticeable than on a lightweight polymer pistol. For buyers who want a budget suppressor host in 9mm, the YC9 is one of the most affordable factory-threaded options available.

See the Hi-Point C9 for the classic model, or browse the full Hi-Point lineup. Visit the Hush-Point 9/45 suppressor for a compatible suppressor host pairing, and explore suppressors for all compatible 1/2×28 9mm cans.