Springfield Armory Hellcat | 10 Minute Review

Published on October 17, 2019
Duration: 10:40

This review of the Springfield Armory Hellcat, presented by Roger of QVO Tactical, highlights its status as the highest capacity micro-compact 9mm on the market. Roger discusses its performance on the range, noting surprisingly manageable recoil and good accuracy at 7 and 50 yards. He also touches on its concealed carry suitability, grip ergonomics, and a unique feature for contact shots, while offering minor critiques on optics readiness and grip size for larger hands.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a micro-compact 9mm pistol known for its high capacity, offering 11+1 rounds standard and 13+1 with an extended magazine. It features front/rear serrations, a flat trigger, U-Dot sights, and an optics-ready option, performing reliably with manageable recoil.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Intro and Disclosure
  2. 00:13Meet Roger Barrera (QVO Tactical)
  3. 00:21Springfield Armory Hellcat Introduction
  4. 00:49Springfield Armory Company Discussion
  5. 01:24Hellcat Specifications and Features
  6. 01:35Capacity: 11+1 and 13+1
  7. 01:48Key Features: Serrations, Trigger, Sights
  8. 01:58Optics Ready Option
  9. 02:03Included Magazines
  10. 02:17Included Accessories (Safe, Holster)
  11. 02:37Range Performance Overview
  12. 02:51Recoil Impressions
  13. 03:14First Shots with 11-Round Mag
  14. 04:01Shooting with 13-Round Mag
  15. 05:03Accuracy at 7 Yards
  16. 05:37Friend's Perspective on Shooting
  17. 06:12Shooting from Retention
  18. 06:21Grip Angle and Sight Acquisition
  19. 06:32Guide Rod Cap for Contact Shots
  20. 06:5250 Yard Steel Target Shooting
  21. 07:35Round Count and Reliability
  22. 07:44Criticisms: Optics Ready and Grip Size
  23. 08:19Grip Size Issue Discussion
  24. 08:34Overall Performance and Conclusion
  25. 08:45Final Thoughts and Summary
  26. 08:54Thank You and Call to Action
  27. 09:09Patreon Support and Giveaways
  28. 09:17Vaultec Lifepod Safe Giveaway

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Springfield Armory Hellcat?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a micro-compact 9mm pistol featuring front and rear serrations, a flat face trigger, reversible magazine release, loaded chamber indicator, tritium U-Dot sights, and adaptive grip texture. It's also available in an optics-ready version.

What is the capacity of the Springfield Armory Hellcat?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat offers a standard capacity of 11+1 rounds. With its included extended magazine, it can hold 13+1 rounds, making it one of the highest capacity micro-compact pistols on the market.

How does the Springfield Hellcat perform on the range?

On the range, the Hellcat demonstrated surprisingly manageable recoil for its size, with good accuracy at both 7 and 50 yards. The reviewer reported zero malfunctions during a 250-round session.

What is the purpose of the protruding guide rod cap on the Hellcat?

The protruding guide rod cap on the Springfield Hellcat is designed for contact shots. It prevents the slide from being pushed out of battery if the muzzle makes contact with a surface at close range, ensuring continued function.

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