Springfield Armory Hellcat

Springfield Armory Hellcat
Springfield Armory Hellcat with a trigger lock
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originCroatia
Production history
Designedc. 2019
ManufacturerHS Produkt
Unit cost$569 (MSRP, standard version)
$599 (MSRP, OSP version)
Produced2019–present
Specifications
Mass17.9 to 18.6 oz (510 to 530 g)
Length6.0 in (150 mm)
Barrel length3.0 in (76 mm)
Width1.0 in (25 mm)
Height4.0 in (100 mm)
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
ActionStriker-fired
Rate of fireSemi-automatic
Feed systemDetachable box magazine; capacities:
  • 10 rounds (restricted)[1]
  • 11 rounds (standard)[2]
  • 13 rounds (extended)[3]
  • 15 rounds (extended)[4]
  • 17 rounds (extended)[5]
SightsIron sights; OSP version allows adding a red dot sight
References[6][7]

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a polymer frame striker-fired micro-compact semi-automatic pistol sold in the United States by Springfield Armory, Inc., and manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt.[8] Introduced in September 2019, it is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and intended for concealed carry, with 10-, 11-, 13-, 15-, and 17-Round magazines.[9] The Hellcat was named 2020 Handgun of the Year by American Rifleman magazine.[10]

Features

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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).[11][better source needed] There is a blade safety on the trigger, and an optional low-profile external ambidextrous manual thumb safety.[11][better source needed] The 11-round flush-fit magazine holds one more round than the SIG Sauer P365. Extended 13-, 15-, and 17-round magazines also exist.[11][better source needed] The slide has cocking serrations fore and aft, the rear extending over the top of the gun to provide three points of positive grip for manipulating the slide.[12] This gun also includes an accessory rail for mounting lights and lasers.

Versions

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The OSP ("Optic Sight Pistol") version of the Hellcat has a removable plate on the slide, which allows a red dot sight to be installed.[13]

The Hellcat Pro OSP also has co-witnessing U-Dot sights, with a high visibility tritium & luminescent front sight and Tactical Rack rear sight.[14]

Upon introduction, the Hellcat was only available in the color black. In June 2020, Springfield Armory introduced a version of the Hellcat in a flat dark earth (FDE) color.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "HELLCAT® 10-Round Magazine - 9mm".
  2. ^ "HELLCAT® 11-Round Magazine - 9mm".
  3. ^ "HELLCAT® 13-Round Magazine - 9mm".
  4. ^ "Hellcat® 15-Round Magazine - 9Mm".
  5. ^ https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-pro-17-round-magazine-9mm/#:~:text=EXTENDED%20CAPACITY,the%20Hellcat%20Pro's%20unwavering%20reliability.
  6. ^ "HELLCAT 3" MICRO-COMPACT 9MM". springfield-armory.com. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "HELLCAT 3" MICRO-COMPACT OSP 9MM". springfield-armory.com. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "Hrvatski pištolj rasturio u SAD-u, evo po čemu se izdvojio od konkurencije na tržištu". tportal.hr. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
  9. ^ "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY ANNOUNCES HELLCAT: WORLD'S HIGHEST CAPACITY MICRO 9MM". springfield-armory.com (Press release). September 26, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "2020 Handgun of the Year: Springfield Armory Hellcat". americanrifleman.org. February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  11. ^ a b c Zimmerman, Dan (October 7, 2019). "Gun Review: Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm Micro-Compact Pistol". thetruthaboutguns.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  12. ^ Sweeney, Patrick (2020-03-17). "Springfield Hellcat: The Future Of Concealed Carry". Gun Digest. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  13. ^ D. Faubion (September 25, 2019). "Springfield Hellcat 9mm Review – Helluva Carry Gun". handgunsmag.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  14. ^ Staff, Hook & Barrel Pro (2023-10-25). "Springfield Armory's New Hellcat Pro OSP Threaded Handgun". Hook & Barrel Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  15. ^ "Springfield Hellcat FDE: New Flat Dark Earth Pistol Variant Released". Personal Defense World. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
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