The Hellcat was a game changer when it was first released in 2019. It took everyone by surprise that Springfield and HS Produkt could deliver such a capable micro 9mm pistol. It is a compact, single-stack gun with best-in-class 11+1 or 13+1 capacity that is designed for CCW carry. It also is a duty-ready pistol approved by the National Tactical Officers Association.
The firearm is designed with carry in mind and features a slim 1"-thick frame for comfortable every day carry. The hammer forged 3" barrel delivers superior accuracy and durability. The Boron-coated trigger group offers a consistent, clean pull. The Hellcat is available with either a standard open sight model or an optic ready OSP (Optical Sight Pistol) version. The OSP features a flat trigger guard to accommodate an optics mount and a 0.190-inch-deep mortise machined into the top of the slide that is designed for micro red-dot sights.
Both versions of the Hellcat come with two magazines: a patented flush-fit 11-round magazine and an extended 13-round magazine. The Hellcat Pro comes with Springfield's Adaptive Grip Texture, which is an aggressive texture that improves grip strength the harder you squeeze. It also eliminates abrasion against your clothing or skin when carrying, while offering minimal wear on the frame.
As with most striker-fired pistols, the Springfield Hellcat has a takedown lever located on the left side of the frame just above the trigger. It is a simple, straightforward design, but it's one of the most important controls on any handgun. The Hellcat's lever locks back and rotates to release the slide from the frame. It is a well-designed control and is easy to use in high stress situations.
Another great feature of the Hellcat is its ability to accept a red-dot optical sight without any additional modifications. The open sights co-witness through the optic, so you can get on target quickly. Springfield hellcat The OSP also comes with a slide mounted compensator that helps offset the recoil of the Hellcat, further improving your accuracy.
Springfield's Hellcat isn't the only gun to offer this capability, but it's among the most competitively priced. This is a great option for anyone who wants to add a red-dot sight to their Hellcat but doesn't want to make the investment for an aftermarket upgrade.
The Springfield Hellcat is a worthy competitor to the popular Sig P365 and other single-stack, slim micro-compacts. It offers better capacity in a more compact package and will appeal to many gun buyers who want to increase their concealed carry capacity. Unlike the XD series, it doesn't include a grip safety, but the lack of this feature is an acceptable trade-off for increased capacity and a more compact form factor. I would definitely recommend this pistol for anyone who is looking for a new micro-compact to carry around town or on the job.
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