UPDATED: The Hi-Point YC9 Yeet Cannon is Finally Here!

The gun that broke the internet is finally here. Hi-Point announced the long-awaited debut of the YC9 today, otherwise knows as the Yeet Cannon. The new affordable 9mm pistol comes threaded and optics-ready, all retailing for under $250.

Hi-Point YC9 Yeet Cannon

The Yeet Cannon derived from a very unique “Name our Nine” promotion Hi-Point ran back in 2019. The internet went bonkers, with gun fans clamoring for the gun name “Yeet Cannon.” In a brilliant piece of marketing, Hi-Point ran with it. Now the pistol finally launches, complete with a 1/2-28 threaded, 4.12-inch barrel. A Glock-style front sight, stylized grips, backstrap safety and 10-round, single-stack magazine round out the solid group of features. Better still, it comes optics-ready as well.

“As a brand committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, we are delighted to introduce the Hi-Point YC9 9mm Handgun,” said Kara Boesenberg, EVP for MKS Supply. “This firearm incorporates many extra features, our goal is to set a new standard of understanding when it comes to affordable firearms. Furthermore, we believe in providing handguns for any American who wishes to protect their family, despite their income level. We are confident that the YC9 will exceed the expectations of both our loyal customers and firearm enthusiasts worldwide.”

The pistol comes in all black, with “YEET CANNON” engraved on the slide. The YC9 retails for $229.

Standard Hi-Point YC9 with threaded barrel.

Hi-Point YC9 Specs

Caliber: 9mm (YC9)
Barrel Length: 4.12″ (1/2-28 THREADS)
Overall Length: 7.6″
Height: 5.8″
Overall Width: 1.4″
Overall Weight (unloaded): 34.2 oz
Rifling: 3 LH twists
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds

The YC9 features a precision-crafted barrel with 3 LH twists, optimizing bullet stabilization and enhancing accuracy. This rifling technology allows for consistent performance, according to Hi-Point. The weight of the unloaded handgun is 34.2 ounces, which helps to reduce felt recoil and a more accurate shot. Additionally, the Hi-Point YC9 boasts a magazine capacity of 10 rounds, and is +P rated, so the user can shoot both FMJ ammo as well as self-defense ammunition. For more info, visit hi-pointfirearms.com.

On July 2, 2019, Ballistic reported:

Hi-Point Yeet Cannon Coming!

Well, it’s official. The Hi-Point Name the Nine promotion indeed named the gun just what we thought it might, the YC9. Pushed by an unprecedented wave of fan voting and support, the YC9 becomes the name of Hi-Point’s latest semi-auto pistol. And it did so in the most remarkable fashion.

“YC9!!!!!!,” Hi-Point posted on Facebook. “YC9 is the winner! Not that anyone here is really surprised. What is surprising was that almost half a million votes for YC9. Way cool. The Yeet is strong! Look to see the YC9 and the YC9 YEET CANNON late 2019! Cameron M. you were the first person to submit YC9 as a model number name. Check your e-mail, we will be reaching out to you. If you can’t wait for the YC9 then we have the C9 YEET CANNON G1 edition! These will be a limited run.”

So along with one lucky winner getting announced, Hi-Point dropped another interesting nugget in that latest post. While the actual YC9 becomes available later this year, fans can get a specially-marked C09 Yeet Cannon G1 right now.

The Hi-Point Yeet Cannon G1 features a high-impact polymer frame and grips. Outside, a durable, easy-grip finish offers purchase. Both an external, manual thumb safety and magazine disconnect safety come standard. The pistol employs a last-round lock open feature and is rated for +P ammunition.

Gun fans via social media, mostly epic trolling, demanded Hi-Point make the YC9. Now two such guns are on their way from Hi-Point. Now gun fans got some buying to do.

For more information, visit hi-pointfirearms.com.