Firearm Spotlight: The Springfield Hellcat & Hellcat Pro

If you’re a gun owner who wants to conceal carry, you may be wondering how to balance high capacity for protection with ease of concealment. Fortunately, Springfield Armory provides an easy solution for you: the Hellcat pistol. This micro pistol provides excellent performance and high capacity, making it a reliable choice for concealed carry. Today, we’re going to take a quick look at the standard Springfield Hellcat, as well as the Springfield Hellcat Pro so you can decide which one is best for you.

About Springfield Armory

Rooted in history, the Springfield Armory comes from a place in history most people are very familiar with: The American Revolution. The original Springfield Armory, built at the command of George Washington in 1777, was created with the goal of storing munitions for the Continental Army. A few years later in 1794, Springfield Armory became a manufacturer where firearms innovation blossomed. When the Reese family took over the armory in 1974, they saved it from becoming an irrelevant part of firearms history. Springfield Armory began producing some of the most reliable handguns and rifles available, such as the XD pistol in 2001 (and all of its variants since), the Hellcat, the SAINT, and the Model 2020 Waypoint rifle. For quality and cutting-edge engineering, Springfield Armory is one of the most popular firearm brands around.

Springfield Hellcat

As previously mentioned, the Hellcat is a highly sought-after concealed carry weapon. This micro-compact pistol features a striker-fired design and boasts an 11-round capacity (and a 13-round capacity with an extended magazine). Precision-engineered for defense, the Hellcat is chambered in powerful 9mm and boasts a 3-inch barrel. Its design includes a high visibility tritium front sight, luminescent front sight, and tactical rack U-dot rear sight, as well as a sturdy grip with adaptive texture for a secure hold. Other notable features include a Gen 2 trigger, a reversible magazine release, and a loaded chamber indicator. The Springfield Hellcat 9mm is built for everyday use and offers superior performance in a micro-compact model that’s perfect for concealed carry.

Springfield Hellcat Specs

Caliber: 9mm	Sights: Tritium Front Sight, U-Notch Rear
Capacity: 11 or 13 Rounds	Slide Description: Serrated
Type: Semi-Auto Pistol	Frame Material: Polymer
Barrel Length: 3″	OAL: 6”
Safety: No Manual	Frame Size: Micro-Compact

Springfield Hellcat PRO OSP

If you prefer a slightly larger pistol or want the benefits of higher capacity, the Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP may be just what you’re looking for. This powerful micro pistol delivers the same consistent performance as the original Hellcat but with some unique additional features. As an OSP (optical sight pistol) configuration, it’s designed to accept most micro red dots. This Pro model of the Hellcat is still chambered in 9mm with a 3.7-inch barrel, but comes with two 15-round magazines for added capacity. The Hellcat Pro OSP also boasts a tritium/luminescent front sight, tactical rack U-notch rear sight, hammer-forged barrel, and billet machined slide. With its impressive strength and advanced features, the Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP consistently delivers excellent performance. 

Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP Specs

Caliber: 9mm	Sights: Tritium Front Sight, U-Notch Rear
Capacity: 15 Rounds	Slide Description: Serrated
Type: Semi-Auto Pistol	Frame Material: Polymer
Barrel Length: 3.7″	OAL: 6.6”
Safety: Loaded Chamber Indicator	Frame Size: Micro-Compact

The Hellcat at GrabAGun

If you liked the Hellcat or Hellcat pro, you can find your own on GrabAGun.com with a variety of finishes, mags, and ammo choices! In addition to our great selection of guns, we have great accessories as well! So make sure to pick up your own Springfield Hellcat holster, extended 15-round Springfield Hellcat Mag, and other Hellcat accessories and Hellcat Pro accessories as well. Thanks for reading and we hope you enjoyed this product spotlight!

-Matthew Cornell