Springfield Armory Hellcat Shooting Impressions

Published on December 9, 2019
Duration: 14:52

This video provides shooting impressions and defensive ammunition testing for the Springfield Armory Hellcat. The reviewer highlights the pistol's snappy recoil, comfortable texturing, and effective "ball in the bucket" sight system. Various defensive ammunition types were tested for cycling reliability and slide lock-back performance in the micro-compact pistol.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a micro-compact 9mm pistol featuring a "ball in the bucket" sight system and adaptive texturing for a secure grip. It offers a snappy recoil, manageable for its size, and can hold 11+1 or 13+1 rounds. The reviewer found its ergonomics superior to the SIG P365, avoiding finger pinch.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Hellcat with "Ball in the Bucket" Sights
  2. 00:05Full Mag Plus One Test
  3. 00:09Ammunition: Fiocchi 115 Grain Ball
  4. 00:12Extended Finger Rest Magazine
  5. 00:22Steel Target at 15 Yards
  6. 00:35Function Check and Shooting
  7. 00:54Recoil Impressions
  8. 01:12What's for Dinner? Defensive Ammo Testing
  9. 01:17Focus on Defensive Rounds
  10. 01:32Ammunition Weights: 65 Grain to 147 Grain
  11. 01:41Specific Ammunition Types Mentioned
  12. 01:54Federal MHP 108 Grain
  13. 02:03Winchester Super Clean 90 Grain
  14. 02:05OPS 85 Grain Hollow Point Frangible
  15. 02:16Lightest: Inceptor 65 Grain
  16. 02:38Target Number One: Inceptor 65 Grain
  17. 03:01Cycling and Slide Lock Check
  18. 03:05Testing Methodology: 3 Rounds Per Type
  19. 03:40Target Number Two: OPS 85 Grain Frangible
  20. 04:15Recoil and Sound of OPS 85 Grain
  21. 04:23Target Number Three: Winchester Super Clean 90 Grain
  22. 04:56Target Number Four: Norma Monolithic Hollow Point 108 Grain
  23. 05:33Target Number Five: SIG 365 Ammo 115 Grain
  24. 06:15Recoil Step-Up with SIG 365 Ammo
  25. 06:37Target Number Six: Federal Ammunition 115 Grain Bulk Hollow Point
  26. 07:11Target Number Seven: Norma Hexagon 124 Grain Hollow Point
  27. 07:28Norma Hexagon Accuracy Issues
  28. 07:54Re-testing Norma Hexagon
  29. 08:18Target Number Eight: Hornady Critical Duty 135 Grain Flex Lock
  30. 08:57Target Number Nine: Federal Syntek 138 Grain
  31. 09:36Target Number Ten: Remington Golden Saber 147 Grain
  32. 10:00Golden Saber Grouping and Accuracy
  33. 10:16Accuracy Testing: Nosler Match Grade 115 Grain
  34. 10:20Shooting at Right Circle Square
  35. 11:04Using Extended Magazine for Accuracy Test
  36. 11:12Aiming at Left Circle Square
  37. 11:25Snappy Recoil During Accuracy Test
  38. 11:55Overall Hellcat Review and Impressions
  39. 12:06Grip Texture: Sticky and Comfortable
  40. 12:13Memory Point on Front of Slide
  41. 12:18Recoil Variability with Loads
  42. 12:32Trigger and Sights Praised
  43. 12:35Shooting Right: Shooter Error Acknowledged
  44. 12:43Hand Fit and Enjoyment
  45. 12:47Comparison to SIG P365
  46. 13:02Hellcat vs. P365: Fit and Feel
  47. 13:05P365 Finger Pinch Issue
  48. 13:13Occasional Finger Pinch with Hellcat and Hot Ammo
  49. 13:34Adaptive Texturing Explained
  50. 13:58Recoil and Short Barrel Expectation
  51. 14:13Ball in the Bucket Sight System Functionality
  52. 14:39Conclusion: Good Job Springfield Armory

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Springfield Armory Hellcat?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a micro-compact 9mm pistol known for its "ball in the bucket" sight system, adaptive texturing for a sticky grip, and a capacity of 11+1 or 13+1 rounds with extended magazines. It offers a snappy but manageable recoil for its size.

How does the Springfield Hellcat handle recoil?

The Hellcat's recoil is described as snappy, which is typical for a micro-compact firearm. While it can be pronounced with certain loads, the reviewer found it manageable and noted that the recoil sometimes helped prevent their thumb from interfering with the slide stop.

What kind of ammunition was tested in the Springfield Hellcat?

The video tested a variety of defensive 9mm ammunition, including lightweight options like Inceptor 65-grain and OPS 85-grain frangible, as well as heavier rounds such as Federal Syntek 138-grain and Remington Golden Saber 147-grain. Standard loads like Fiocchi 115-grain ball and SIG 365 Ammo 115-grain were also used.

How does the Springfield Hellcat compare to the SIG P365?

The reviewer finds the Hellcat fits their hand better than the SIG P365, avoiding the finger pinching issue they sometimes experience with the P365. While both are micro-compacts, the Hellcat's ergonomics were preferred by this shooter.

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