Springfield Armory Hellcat Range Review - TheFirearmGuy

Published on October 9, 2019
Duration: 6:23

This video provides a range review of the Springfield Armory Hellcat, highlighting its compact size, lightweight design, and impressive capacity for its class. The reviewer discusses the adaptive grip texturing, U-Dot sight system with a tritium front dot, and the flat-face trigger. Performance with both self-defense and full metal jacket ammunition is evaluated, noting reliable feeding, firing, and ejection.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a compact 9mm pistol known for its high capacity in a small frame, featuring a 3-inch barrel, adaptive grip texturing, and a U-Dot sight system with a tritium front dot. It weighs approximately 23.5 ounces with 12 rounds and has a 5.5-pound flat-face trigger, offering reliable performance with various ammunition types.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Springfield Hellcat
  2. 00:45Grip and Ergonomics Discussion
  3. 01:27Trigger and Slide Features
  4. 01:39OSP Model and Sights
  5. 02:27First Shots and Range Performance
  6. 02:47Testing Self-Defense Loads
  7. 03:20Performance with Self-Defense Ammo
  8. 03:36Trigger Guard Undercut and Grip Feel
  9. 04:04Primer Strike Test (Sideways Shooting)
  10. 05:13Testing Full Metal Jacket Ammo
  11. 05:54Conclusion and Overall Impressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Springfield Armory Hellcat?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a compact 9mm pistol featuring a 3-inch barrel, adaptive grip texturing, a flat-face trigger with a 5.5-pound pull, and a U-Dot sight system with a tritium front dot. It offers impressive capacity for its size, with an 11-round standard magazine and an optional 13-round extended magazine.

How does the Springfield Hellcat perform at the range?

During range testing, the Springfield Hellcat demonstrated reliable performance with both self-defense loads and Full Metal Jacket ammunition. The firearm consistently fed, fired, and ejected rounds without issues, and primer strikes were clean even when tested under unusual conditions.

What is the capacity of the Springfield Hellcat magazines?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat typically comes with an 11-round flat baseplate magazine, allowing for 12 rounds in the firearm. An extended 13-round magazine is also available, further increasing its capacity for a subcompact pistol.

What is the grip texturing like on the Springfield Hellcat?

The Springfield Hellcat features 'adaptive grip texturing,' described as fairly aggressive but comfortable. The stippling is designed with varying heights, and the grip includes memory bumps to aid in proper hand placement for both thumbs and the trigger finger.

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