All of the Hellcat’s external controls - the slide release, take down lever and reversible magazine release - are also low profile for deep concealment comfort. To make the gun comfortable when firing, its backstrap is as wide as the gun is thick to spread recoil over a broader area. The Hellcat uses Springfield Armory’s Adaptive Grip Texture for a secure firing grip and there are index points on both sides of the frame for the trigger finger. The trigger guard is also dramatically undercut where it meets the frame for the same reason. Springfield engineers designed the polymer frame with a high beavertail to protect the shooter’s hand and promote the highest hold possible to help negate muzzle flip. The answer is a resounding “yes” thanks to the Hellcat’s excellent ergonomics. You’re probably wondering if such a diminutive gun can be comfortable enough to shoot effectively. Springfield Hellcat Ergonomics The standard Springfield Hellcat pistol. The rear sight also has a tactical rack design for one-handed slide manipulation. The deep notch “U” rear sight makes sight alignment as easy as putting the ball (front sight) in the bucket. Meanwhile, the front sight has a high-visibility tritium lamp encircled by a luminescent yellow/green ring for quick acquisition during daylight. The rear sight has a generous “U”” notch with a white outline around it. The 4 MOA red dot is set up so that you can co-witness the gun with iron sights. The OSP model retails for just $30 more than the standard Hellcat. Springfield recommends the JP Enterprises JPoint and the Shield RMSc, which is exactly what I outfitted it with. The OSP slide is cut for a micro red-dot. I received the Optical Sight Pistol (OSP) version of the Hellcat, however, a standard non-optic gun is also available. It’s a gun so small and light that it can be concealed easily and worn comfortably without effort. It is 4 inches tall, just an inch thick, and weighs less than 19 ounces unloaded. The polymer-framed, striker-fired gun has an overall length of just 6 inches. Springfield Hellcat Detailsīoasting an impressive 11+1 capacity with its flush-fit magazine, or 13+1 with its extended magazine, the Springfield Hellcat claims to be the highest capacity 9mm micro-compact in the world. Watch my exclusive Springfield Hellcat range test over at. Springfield Armory’s new Hellcat is one gun that should meet everyone’s CCW needs without sacrifice. Springfield Releases New Ronin Operator 1911 With 4.25-inch Barrelįar too often we either leave our carry gun at home or downsize to an ineffective calibered, mini-gun.
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