Is the Springfield Hellcat a good gun?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a reliable accurate pistol that would be great as a CCW option and we recommend it without hesitation. However, it still feels like a gun made in Croatia (because it is) in that it feels like a solid “value” gun that has a LOT going for it.

Are there any issues with the Springfield Hellcat?

Perhaps the most talked-about issue with the Springfield Hellcat is the trigger. Specifically, the Hellcat's trigger has a tendency to jam through no real fault on the part of the shooter.

What is special about the Springfield Hellcat?

The Hellcat is the highest capacity micro-compact 9mm in the world. The 3"-barreled pistol measures a mere 1" wide and weighs just 18.3 oz. empty yet features a class-leading capacity of 11 rounds with flush-fitting magazine. Its extended magazine bumps up the round count to 13.

Is the Hellcat hard to shoot?

I love the grip texture, the slide serrations, the magazine release, and even grip length. For the gun's size, it's fairly easy to shoot and accurate enough for concealed carry. No one would mistake it for a competition pistol, but it works.

Where does the Springfield Hellcat rank?

Springfield Hellcat Earns Highest Ranking

The Hellcat scored 4.75 out of possible 5.00 during testing by a team of hand-selected law enforcement officer. The score put the pistol in the top “gold” scoring range.

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Is the Springfield Hellcat safe?

While many other Springfield Armory pistols sport a grip safety, the ultra-compact Hellcat does not. The lack of a grip safety, however, in no way means the Hellcat is unsafe. It is simply that the gun's redundant mechanical safeties are tucked away inside where you can't readily see them.

What ammo is best for the Hellcat?

The Hellcat is only offered in one choice of cartridge, the 9mm Luger. Thankfully, this cartridge is the best choice for most people when buying a small handgun. It has acceptable recoil in a small package and many ammo options.

How is recoil on the Springfield Hellcat?

For comparison's sake, the recoil of the Springfield Hellcat is similar to one shooting +P+ loads. Recoil is surprisingly soft for a pistol this size. The staggered pyramids bite into your hand and prevent the pistol from torqueing in your hand under recoil.

Is the Springfield Hellcat too small?

Ergonomics The Springfield Hellcat is a small gun, and it's almost too small for my hands. My pinky hangs off the bottom when equipped with the flush-fitting magazine. Luckily the gun comes with a pinky extension, and that provides a much better grip.

How good are Springfield handguns?

The Springfield Armory XD(M) Competition Series is a seriously great set of guns. It's highly accurate, extremely reliable, and its streamlined design allows for a balanced, lightweight hold. Whether you are looking for a home defense weapon or need a new competition piece, definitely try out the XD(M).

Is there a safety on the Hellcat pistol?

This Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP Handgun model comes with an ambidextrous, low-profile manual thumb safety mounted to the frame.

Can you put a red dot on a Springfield Hellcat?

The HEX Wasp is a robust little red dot with an RMSc footprint that will fit directly onto the Hellcat's optic cut. The Holosun 507k is the best miniature subcompact pistol optic in terms of reliability and durability, but it will require a mounting plate (or modification to your slide) to mount it on the Hellcat.

How long will the Springfield Hellcat last?

Springfield also offers an 11-round mag with a pinky extension. That, folks, means 12 to 14 rounds, if you carry one loaded in the chamber and a full mag. In a micro pistol? Yes!

Can you dry fire a Hellcat?

NOTE: Extensive dry firing can accelerate component wear/stress. Use snap caps if dry firing on a regular basis. WARNING: When you squeeze the trigger, you must expect the firearm to fire . You must take full responsibility for firing it .

What is the difference between Springfield Hellcat and Hellcat OSP?

The main difference is their size; the Pro model now comes with a longer grip and a longer hammer-forged barrel. The Pro has a barrel length of 3.7” and a height of 4.8”. The Hellcat Pro OSP weighs 21 oz. and comes standard with a flush 15-round magazine, offering a larger capacity than any other gun in its size.

Is the Springfield Hellcat made in America?

So, the Springfield XD series had a major portion of the US handgun market. The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a gun imported into the US by Springfield Armory. The Springfield Armory Hellcat is manufactured and designed by HS products out of Croatia.

How snappy is the Springfield Hellcat?

The Hellcat is a bit “snappy,” but, honestly, so is any micro pistol we've shot. We really have no complaints about the recoil – it was really fun to shoot! The little pistol is also accurate! I fired the first 390 shots on steel and decided to shoot one 10-shot group at 10 yards to see what it could do.

Is the Springfield Hellcat a compact or subcompact?

Features. The Hellcat is a striker-fired handgun with a stainless steel slide. Sub-compact in size, its overall length is 6.0 inches (150 mm) with a barrel length of 3.0 inches (76 mm) and a width of 1.0 inch (25 mm).

Which has more recoil SIG P365 or Hellcat?

The recoil seems slightly softer on the Hellcat than the Sig P365 SAS. Both of these guns have very mild recoil from their size but they are still very small 9mm micro-compacts. These guns are going to have recoil and it's something you'll have to deal with, but they work fairly well.

Is the Hellcat a pocket pistol?

The Springfield Armory® Hellcat® is a paradigm-shifting concealed carry handgun that packs up to a full 13+1 rounds of 9mm into a space previously reserved for pocket guns.

Is a Springfield Hellcat +P rated?

Along with its small size and advanced features the Hellcat delivers rugged durability. The +P rated pistol features a hammer forged steel barrel and billet machined slide, both featuring Melonite™ coating.

How far will a Springfield Hellcat shoot?

Well, the Hellcat can do it at 200 yards. That's a respectable feat. So, all that being said, I was not exactly the target audience for the Hellcat micro 9mm. Here is a real quick background on the Hellcat, just in case you are not familiar with it.

Is the Springfield Hellcat a double stack?

Despite the slim line, the Springfield Armory Hellcat pistol feeds through detachable double-stack metal magazines holding up to 11 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition; extended magazines are available, bringing the overall capacity to thirteen rounds and the overall height to 4.5" (11,43 cm) – a true blessing for large- ...