HELLCAT MICRO-COMPACT OSP 9MM LUGER SEMI-AUTO HANDGUN Reviews & Ratings

HELLCAT MICRO-COMPACT OSP 9MM LUGER SEMI-AUTO HANDGUN

The Springfield Armory® Hellcat® raises the bar on concealed carry pistols with service pistol comfort, capacity and accuracy in a remarkably compact chassis. Offering up to an amazing 13+1 rounds on tap, the Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP™ (Optical Sight Pistol) has its billet-machined rear slide deck cut to accept a micro red dot sight. Premium features like a 3" hammer-forged Melonite®-coated 1:10"-twist barrel and svelte 1" grip width define the Hellcat® line. The California compliant Hellcat comes with two ten round magazines.

FEATURES:

OPTICS-READY

The rear slide deck is cut to accept a micro red dot for lightning-fast engagement and unparalleled situational awareness.

ADAPTIVE GRIP TEXTURE

The Hellcat® has an Adaptive Grip Texture that grips tighter the harder you squeeze it.

TRITIUM U-DOT SIGHT PICTURE

The Hellcat® comes standard with tritium-powered U-Dot tactical sights. Nothing is faster.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Caliber: 9mm Luger
Color: Black OR FDE
Barrel: 3" Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10
Slide: Billet Machined, Melonite® Finish, Optics Ready
Frame: Polymer w/ Adaptive Grip Texture
Sights: Tritium/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear
Recoil System: Dual Captive Recoil Spring w/ Full Length Guide Rod
Magazines: (1) 11-Round & (1) 13-Round Extended OR (2) 10-Round
Weight: 17.9 oz w/ Flush Mag, 18.3 oz w/ Extended Mag
Length: 6"
Height: 4" w/ Flush Mag, 4.5" w/ Extended Mag

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Reviews Summary

Overall, customers are quite pleased with the Springfield Hellcat, highlighting its accuracy, size, and ease of use. Many appreciate its lightweight design and capacity compared to similar models. Some reviewers note that the red dot optic should be included, and there are mixed opinions on the trigger, but these are minor considerations against the overwhelmingly positive feedback.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Features

80%

Reviewers frequently mention the Hellcat's lightweight design, compact size, and impressive capacity, making it a standout choice for concealed carry. The accuracy and grip comfort have also garnered positive comments, with many noting it fits well in larger hands.

Overall Satisfaction

80%

Customers express high satisfaction with the Hellcat, praising it as their new everyday carry gun. Many indicate they would highly recommend it, underscoring a strong overall approval of the product's performance and value.

Value for Money

60%

Several reviewers point out that the price of the Hellcat is competitive, especially when compared to similar firearms, enhancing its appeal as a solid purchase for both quality and features.

Trigger and Optics

40%

A few reviewers mention the trigger's performance, with mixed feelings about its pull. Additionally, there is a consensus that including a red dot optic would be beneficial, as some feel this should be standard with the purchase.

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Better price and fast shipping

This great pistol was an average of $50 to $150 dollars cheaper at brownells and it was at my FFL in two days. Whats not to like about that?

PERFECT CARRY GUN

I love my new Springfield Hellcat 9mm pistol. I have been a S&W Shield 40 owner for 8 years and it was my EDC. The Shield is a great concealed carry gun but it was only a 6 +1 round gun in 40 S&W and the typically purchased Shield 9mm was a 7 +1 round gun. The Hellcat is slightly smaller and slightly lighter than the Shield, but it holds 5 more rounds than the Shield 40 and 4 more rounds than the Shield 9mm (see photos). Note that the Shield 9mm and Shield 40 are identical sized guns. I use the Hellcat with the flat mag base plates so I have 11 +1 round in the gun and carry another 11 round backup mag for a total of 23 rounds. Springfield also has a 13 round mag but I do not like the pinky extension on mags as I try to keep the gun as small as possible. My Hellcat trigger came stock with a 5 1/2 pound trigger pull, which is perfect for my use. The Hellcat is accurate, has a great non-slip grip, I like the new style sights, it has minimal felt recoil even when shooting +P ammunition, and it is easy for me to fire several rapid shots and keep the hits on target. The Hellcat is now my EDC gun. I doubt I will put the red dot optics on this self-defense gun because picking up the red dot in a mini optics window opening takes more time than sighting using open sights. The mini red dot is tiny compared to using a larger red dot optic where the dot is much easier to find. A second or two lost looking for that red dot could be costly. Since it only cost $30 more for the optics model Hellcat, I thought it was well worth it just in case I change my mind about adding the mini red dot. I highly recommend this gun. My Hellcat was ordered when Brownells had their Black Friday Deal back in November 2019. Brownells was offering pre-orders for the Hellcat standard model at $455 including shipping. I placed the order and a couple days later I contacted Brownells to see if I could pay the $30 extra to upgrade to the optics ready model and Brownells said yes. I received the pistol on March 9, 2020, so the wait was 3 1/2 months. The total cost was $485 including the upgrade to the optics ready model, all fees and shipping. That total does not include my local FFL transfer fee of $25.

Love this gun

Although Brownell's was unable to fulfill my order, I did manage to find one from another retailer. I'm 6'5" and have large hands...the Hellcat fits very well as there is a little extension on the bottom of the magazine that lets my little finger grip nicely. So for no issues. I have only shot Hornady Critical Duty 135gr FlexLock ammo, but it shot flawlessly. Highly recommended! I am not putting an optic on mine just yet...they still cost equal to or more than the gun it'self, so I'll wait a while for the prices to come down.

Sweet Edc

The Springfield Hellcat 9mm is an outstanding firearm that is perfect for concealed carry. Its small size makes it easy to carry, while the 11-round magazine capacity provides ample firepower. The trigger is smooth and crisp, allowing for accurate and fast shots, while the sights are easy to acquire and provide a clear sight picture. Overall, the Hellcat 9mm is a reliable and accurate handgun that is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a concealed carry firearm

Perfect EDC

Lightweight, very accurate & easy to carry al day long, only reason I gave it a 4 star instead of of 5 star, is the Red Dot should be included with this weapon when you buy it.

first weapon I bought without holding!

This Hellcat intrigued me for the reasons of previous reviews. I could never find one anywhere to actually hold one but had seen enough to know that it would be OK and it is. I have only put 150 rounds through it but it is spot on with the sights it came with to nail the bull between 10-25 yards & I am fine with that, as it will enter my concealed carry group once I get more comfortable with it. I have a JPoint reflux which will drop right in the OSP slot so now some fun trying that out. Never had a Springfield Armory handgun up until now. At this point would have given the Hellcat a 5 but have to get used to the big take up before breaking, but the break is a nice solid wall. Some reviewers indicated the trigger needed an easy fix to avoid the safety not releasing but I believe this one made about May 2020 corrected that issue because mine is fine.