The Best Micro Pistols

The Ruger LCP and the Springfield Hellcat are two perfect micro pistols but for different reasons. Unique in features but alike in exceptional performance, they both have something special to offer. Whether you’re looking for a Ruger LCP for sale or Springfield Hellcat deals, GrabAGun is the only name to trust when looking for the best option. We are the premier online gun store for all your micro pistol needs as well as any bulk ammo, magazines, optics, or holsters you may need. When you are ready to pick up a Ruger LCP micro pistol or Springfield Hellcat micro pistol for sale, shop GrabAGun today.

Ruger LCP: The Perfect Pocket Pistol

Looking for a lightweight, compact, and powerful micro pistol? The Ruger LCP is the perfect pocket pistol. It’s in the name! Seriously, LCP stands for “lightweight, compact pistol.” Weighing in at just 12 ounces loaded, it is compact and convenient to carry. The Ruger LCP comes chambered in .380 Auto with a 2.75-inch barrel and a 6-round magazine. Its unique features include fixed sights, a glass-filled nylon grip frame, and a through-hardened alloy steel slide. This double-action micro pistol presents nice rounded edges all around the body and checkered texturing to provide a firm but comfortable feel. Tiny but mighty, the Ruger LCP is a powerful and perfect option for all-day carry, a dependable back-up, or a personal defense carry pistol. Find the best micro pistols like the Ruger LCP for sale online from GrabAGun today!

Springfield Hellcat: The World’s Highest Capacity Micro-Compact

Known as the world’s highest capacity micro pistol, the Springfield Hellcat has a delivery and consistency that is unmatched. This striker-fired micro compact pistol comes with a class leading 11-round and 13-round extended magazine. Strategically designed to precision, the Hellcat was made to defend. It comes chambered in the powerful 9mm caliber with a 3-inch barrel. The Hellcat micro-compact offers impressive features such as, a high visibility tritium and luminescent front sight paired with a tactical rack U-dot rear sight and a sturdy grip with adaptive texture that guarantees a secure hold. It also includes a Gen 2 trigger, a convenient reversible magazine release, and a reliable loaded chamber indicator. Built for everyday use, the Springfield Hellcat offers superior performance in a micro-compact model with everything you need in a concealed carry handgun. Find the best deals on the Springfield Hellcat collection on the GrabAGun site today.

Battle of the Micro Pistols

Specifications	Ruger LCP	Springfield Hellcat
Caliber	.380 Auto	9mm
Barrel	2.75 in	3 in
Capacity	6 round	11 and 13 round
Sights	Fixed	Tritium front; U-notch rear
Length	5.16 in	6 in
Width	0.82 in	1 in
Height	3.6 in	4 in
Rail	No	Yes

Let’s get specific. Although the Ruger LCP and Springfield Hellcat are both compact and powerful, there are some key differences. When compared side by side, there is a clear distinction in size. The Springfield Hellcat is slightly larger with an overall length of 6-inches, a 4-inch height, and a 1-inch width. For some, this is the perfect size, no question. But we’re talking about micro-compact handguns. Something you could easily slip into a pocket. Unfortunately, the Springfield Hellcat doesn’t meet that requirement for many. 

On the other hand, the Ruger LCP is clearly smaller overall. Of the two, this is the one you could put in the pocket of your cargo pants and go about your day without a second thought. If that’s what you’re after, great! But what you gain in concealability, you lose in capacity. The standard Ruger LCP only comes with a 6-round magazine total. Compare that to the Hellcat standard, which comes in with a whopping 13-round capacity and there’s nothing left to say. Then there’s the difference in barrels. The LCP comes equipped with an alloy steel barrel versus the Hellcat which sports a hammer-forged barrel. Two very different options yet two very similar end results. So which is better? That depends.

If you are looking for the most stripped down, basic yet functional micro pistol, then the Ruger LCP is for you. It’s simple, powerful, and no-nonsense – all things that many gunners want and value in a concealed carry weapon. But if you want power, capacity, and the ability to customize your firearm, then the Springfield Hellcat is the way to go. Tough decision, right? Well, we’re about to make it even harder.

Upgrade Your Micro Pistols 

Because of how popular both models are within their respective brands, Ruger and Springfield have produced countless variations of their classic micro-compact pistols. So, when you want the legendary power that is a Ruger, but you still want to be able to hide your handgun in your pocket, choose the Ruger LCP Max. The Ruger LCP Max offers the same compact and reliable pistol as the original but in a new design. It comes chambered in .380 ACP with a 2.8 inch barrel and a 10 round magazine. It has a fiber optic front and drift adjustable rear sight with a savage silver stainless steel slide. Lightweight and dependable, the LCP Max continues to be the ultimate pocket-sized personal protection pistol.

Alright, that’s all fine and dandy, but where’s the ability to customize your firearm? Enter the Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP. The Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP delivers the same power and consistency with additional unique qualities. As an OSP configuration, it is designed to accept most micro red dots. It comes chambered in 9mm with a 3.7 inch barrel and two 15 round magazines. It features a tritium/luminescent front and tactical rack U-notch rear sight, a hammer forged barrel, and a billet machined slide. Its recoil system consists of a dual captive recoil spring with a full length guide rod. With impressive strength and advanced features, the Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP persistently delivers excellent performance. Upgrade your micro pistol today with the Ruger LCP Max and the Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP at the best price online from GrabAGun today!

Micro Pistols For Sale At GrabAGun

So, have you made a decision yet? It’s hard, right?! Both the Ruger LCP and the Springfield Hellcat are incredibly reliable firearms trusted by millions and either would work well as your everyday carry or as a backup pistol. When you are ready to make a choice on a micro pistol, let GrabAGun help. We are the premier online gun store for everything including a great selection of Ruger LCP and Springfield Hellcat micro pistols. Don’t forget to add a few boxes of 9mm ammo and a couple of extra magazines in your cart as well!

–Nina Manzanares

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