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        Springfield Armory Hellcat

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        between $250.00 - $499.00
        4.7
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        $477.97
        • ✓Great for concealment
        • ✓Aggressive texturing
        • ✓Easy to shoot
        • ✓Great iron sights
        • ✗May be too small for larger hands
        • ✗Less aftermarket support
        • ✗Snappier than some other micro-compacts

        Editor’s Note: "With a competitive price, a comfortable yet diminutive frame, and stellar accuracy, the Springfield Hellcat is a winner. It provides stiff competition for the Sig Sauer P365, as well as the other micro compacts on the market. It’s a solid concealed carry pistol with varying capacities, optional accessories, and an actual Picatinny rail." - Travis Pike

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        Product Details

        Caliber
        9mm Luger
        Action
        Semi-Auto
        Safety
        No
        Weight
        1.15 lbs
        Barrel Length
        3in
        Overall Length
        6in / 7in
        Trigger Pull
        about 5.5lbs
        Finish
        Black / Flat Dark Earth
        Magazine Capacity
        11+1-Round, 13+1-Round

        Features

        Great for concealment
        Aggressive texturing
        Easy to shoot
        Great iron sights
        May be too small for larger hands
        Less aftermarket support

        By The Numbers

        Accuracy
        It hits what it intends to

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        FINAL VERDICT

        "The Springfield Hellcat may be little, but it packs a punch. This 9mm is the perfect companion for concealed carriers in need of a micro-compact 9mm for carry. While it does have a bit of felt recoil, you can thank the tiny size for the one; it's easily managed. Shooting-wise, it stays on target and is one reliable pistol! Biggest complaint is that larger-handed shooters may struggle to get a full firing grip -- but that's easily fixed with the extended magazine." - Travis Pike

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        CB_Tucson_
        CB_Tucson_(3 ratings)-Oct 16, 2025

        I like this gun, mostly. Concealed well, grear capacity. Trigger is underwhelming but I got used to it.

        Steve
        Steve(1 rating)-Jun 17, 2025

        Wife loves it! she saw it at a shop 3 years ago said that's what she wanted for an EDC. I bought it for a Christmas present and she's carried it ever since. I love the balance and how quick it comes on target, all around dependable EDC.

        Ian danelak
        Ian danelak(1 rating)-Jun 5, 2025

        I've been carrying this gun since the first drop and have since upgraded to the comp pro. Never leave home without her.

        Stinky505
        Stinky505(1 rating)-Aug 12, 2024

        I have the Hellcat Pro in ODG and is my daily CC. I can't find anything wrong with it other than an upgraded trigger would be snazzy. Fits perfect in medium sized hands and have never had any feeding/jamming/etc issues with it whatsoever. Would recommend 10/10.

        Jhett Bieker
        Jhett Bieker(2 ratings)-May 21, 2024

        I have the Hellcat Pro, which does not have its own review page yet, so I am leaving a review on it here because I love it that much. Excellent carry gun, comfortable and capable. I don't leave home without it. Conceals easily, great grip, the sights are excellent, and the capacity is absolutely amazing. I carry with one in the chamber so even with the flush mag I have 16 rounds at my disposal. You can potentially be packing 18 rounds if you use the extended mag. If that's not enough for a self defense situation I don't know what is. Of course, it is a bit "snappy" with the recoil as you'll hear a lot with these, but that's to be expected with a 9mm on this small of a frame. It's nothing some practice and experience can't mitigate. It shoots great & I consistently get tight groups. I have put a lot of rounds through it without a single malfunction. In my opinion, the Springfield Hellcat Pro is the ultimate EDC CCW at this point in time.

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        Magazine Included
        1 x 11-Round, 1 x 13-Round
        Magazine Type
        Removable
        Front Sight
        Adjustable Tritium
        Rear Sight
        Adjustable Tritium
        Muzzle
        Plain
        Stock Material
        Polymer
        Snappier than some other micro-compacts
        Reliability
        Insanely reliable, no issues
        Customization
        Not a lot of aftermarket parts for this gun yet
        Ergonomics
        Pretty comfortable but large hands may struggle
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