Description
The gun the internet named is here, and it turned out to be a genuinely useful pistol. The Hi-Point YC9 Yeet Cannon is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic C9, and it brings a whole list of modern upgrades: a steel barrel threaded 1/2×28 for your favorite 9mm suppressor or muzzle device, a 1913 Picatinny rail for lights and lasers, an improved trigger, and slide serrations front and rear for easy press checks. It runs a simple blowback action, which means fewer moving parts and a design that just keeps chugging along with everything from bulk range ammo to +P defensive loads.
Sights and Optics on the YC9
Hi-Point did the sighting system right on this one. The rear sight is fully adjustable, and the front is compatible with standard Glock front sights, so swapping in fiber optic or night sights is painless. Want a red dot instead? The rear sight assembly comes off and the slide accepts an optics mount, making this one of the most affordable dot-ready hosts you can find. Between the sights, the rail, and the threaded muzzle, there is a lot of room to build this pistol out however you like.
Living With the Yeet Cannon
The polymer frame wears upgraded grip texturing that locks into the hand nicely, and the slide's heft soaks up recoil so shooting stays soft and pleasant. You get a manual thumb safety, a grip safety on the backstrap, and a magazine disconnect for added peace of mind. It ships with one 10-round magazine for a 10+1 total. This is a great pick for the range bag, a truck or camp gun, a first suppressor host, or just a fun plinker with a name that never gets old. And like every Hi-Point, it is made in the USA and backed by a no-questions-asked lifetime warranty that covers the gun no matter who owns it down the road.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hi-Point Firearms
- Model: YC9 Yeet Cannon
- MPN: YC9
- UPC: 752334900616
- Caliber: 9mm Luger (+P Rated)
- Action: Striker Fired, Blowback Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 10+1 Rounds
- Barrel: 3.93" Steel, Threaded 1/2×28 TPI
- Frame: High-Impact Polymer with 1913 Picatinny Rail
- Sights: Fully Adjustable Rear, Glock-Compatible Front
- Optic Ready: Yes, Removable Rear Sight Assembly
- Safety: Manual Thumb Safety, Grip Safety, Magazine Disconnect
- Finish: Black
- Weight: Approx. 34 oz Unloaded
- Made In: USA
What’s Included
- Hi-Point YC9 Yeet Cannon 9mm pistol
- One 10-round magazine
- Operations and safety manual
- Hi-Point lifetime warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a suppressor on the Hi-Point YC9 Yeet Cannon?
Yes, that is one of its biggest selling points. The barrel is threaded in the standard 1/2×28 pattern, which fits the vast majority of 9mm suppressors, compensators, and other muzzle devices. It is easily one of the most affordable suppressor hosts on the market.
Is the YC9 optic ready?
It is. The fully adjustable rear sight assembly is secured by screws and can be removed, and the slide is drilled and tapped to accept an optics mounting plate for a red dot. The front sight also uses the Glock pattern, so aftermarket front sight options are plentiful.
Can the Hi-Point YC9 shoot +P ammunition?
Yes, the YC9 is rated for 9mm +P, so you can run hotter defensive loads as well as standard pressure range ammo. Its simple blowback action and hefty slide handle both without fuss.
What is the difference between the YC9 and the old Hi-Point C9?
The YC9 is a full modernization of the C9. It adds a threaded barrel, an upgraded trigger, a 1913 Picatinny accessory rail, improved grip texturing, front and rear slide serrations, and an optic-capable slide. Think of it as the C9's feature-packed successor with the same reliable blowback design underneath.




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