Ruger LCP vs Springfield Hellcat: Battle of the Micro Pistols

June 1, 2022 | 0 Comments

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

Size comparison of Springfield Hellcat Micro Compact and the Ruger LCP — Springfield Hellcat Micro Compact (left) and Ruger LCP (right)

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

If you liked this blog and are looking for tactical pistols, check out our Tactical Pistol Firearm Roundup to see some of our favorites!

KelTec Sub 2000: Product Spotlight

May 25, 2022 | 0 Comments

Versatility at Its Finest

What’s accurate and adaptable to just about any situation? The KelTec Sub 2000. This is a highly versatile AR-style pistol that has dominated the market for the last two decades–with no signs of stopping. If this is something you’re thinking of adding to your collection, GrabAGun has you covered. We’ve got AR rifle deals, AR15 pistols for sale, and so much more. Our online selection of bulk ammo as well as guns for sale including Ruger rifles, Smith and Wesson revolvers, and Glock handguns, is unparalleled. Add your own KelTec Sub 2000 to your arsenal today by shopping at GrabAGun!

About the KelTec Brand

KelTec began in 1991 in Cocoa, Florida by a man named George Kellgren. He began his company under the guiding principle that firearms should be innovative in their design and easy to use. Every machine produced by KelTec since then has followed this principle with unwavering dedication. The company gained massive recognition in 1995 with the launch of the P11 handgun and other semi-automatic pistols. Great success came with this, allowing them to expand to other areas of production including rifles and shotguns. One of their most popular launches was and still is the Sub 2K.

Today, KelTec proudly employs over 300 American citizens in their factory, many of whom are military veterans. This is a company that prides itself on high-quality machines and that pride is evident in everything they create.

The KelTec Sub 2000

What is the KelTec Sub 2000?

Also known as the Sub2K, this is the AR-style pistol that effortlessly blends fun and function. It’s a pistol caliber, however, there is an unmatched ballistic advantage and accuracy at a distance thanks to the 16-inch barrel. Barrel length translates to velocity which translates to power downrange. Long story short: you’ll get the most out of your ammo right out of the box with this pistol. In fact, the Sub 2K has been filing the pistol caliber carbine niche for TWO DECADES.

The Sub 2000 is based on a modular design. This means that you’ll have countless ways to customize your pistol. More than that, you’ll find it is just plain fun to shoot! The simple blow-back system keeps everything easy to operate and maintain. Sights are intuitive, the stock is adjustable, field stripping is a breeze, and shooting will never be more exciting.

Chambered for pistol cartridges, the Sub 2000 can accept a wide variety of magazines. Some people wonder if it’s a magazine catch or a magazine release on the pistol. To that, KelTec says, it’s whatever you want it to be. The Sub 2000 was built with versatility in mind. That’s why it comes with as many magazine options as it does. You could say it has more options than a cat has lives!

The Sub2K is classified as a “sub-rifle” because of its small size, light weight, and the use of a pistol cartridge. It is intended as a compliment to the handgun with which it would have full interchangeability in ammunition and magazines. Easily disassembled for cleaning or inspection (without tools), the Sub 2000 is ideal for backpacking trips or situations where space and convenience are paramount. Rotate the barrel upwards and back and this rifle can be instantly reduced to a size of 16.25” x 7” for ease of storage. It also features a 3-position stock which provides an adjustable LOP (13-14.25”) as well as two Picatinny rails on the forend for mourning accessories. There’s an ergonomic charging handle located under the bolt tube for ambidextrous operations. It has a ghost ring rear sight and an adjustable front sight with a removable T6 6061 aluminum housing.

Specs

Caliber: 9x19mm or .40 S&W

Weight Unloaded: 4.25-pounds

Magazine Capacity: Varies by magazine

Receiver Material: Aluminum

Safety: Crossbolt

Overall Length: 30.5-inch

Length Collapsed: 29.25-inch

Length Folded: 16.25-inch

Barrel Length: 16.25-inch

Twist Rate: 1:10” or 1:16”

Trigger: Single-Stage

Trigger Pull: 9.5-pound

The KelTec Sub 2000 at GrabAGun

As you can see, the KelTec Sub 2000 is an unmatched and unrivaled firearm. There really is nothing quite like it. If this is something you think you need in your arsenal, let GrabAGun help. We have plenty of options to pick from including AR pistols, AR 15 rifle deals, and AR15 firearms for sale. We can guarantee there is something for everyone. Before you check out, don’t forget to add a few boxes of 9mm ammo and magazines to your cart as well! For a KelTec Sub 2000, GrabAGun is the only place to shop.

–Kellie Krevosky

Product Spotlight: FN High Power

March 4, 2022 | 0 Comments

FN High Power–Reimagined

Any gun enthusiast knows about the FN Hi-Power handgun. That piece of history has continued to leave shooters in awe of its simplistic lines and unbeatable power. Now, history is at your fingertips with the reintroduction of the FN High Power. This 9mm handgun is new, improved, and ready for action and the best place to pick one up for yourself is at GrabAGun. We are the premier, online gun store with everything you need from bulk ammo, holsters, magazines, and more. For FN High Power deals, GrabAGun is the only name to trust with guns for sale. Keep reading to learn more about what is probably the best 9mm handgun.

The Best 9mm Handgun for Sale

The original Browning Hi-Power was designed in response to a French military requirement for a new service pistol. This new pistol needed to meet specific requirements including:

Compact size
Magazine capacity of at least 10 rounds
Magazine disconnect device, an external hammer, and a positive safety
Easy to assemble/disassemble
Capable of hitting a target from at least 50-meters

FN commissioned John Browning to design a pistol with these very specifications in mind. Browning already had the rights to the successful M1911, so he had to work around those patents. He created two different prototypes and filled his patent for this new firearm in 1923. The patent wouldn’t be granted for another four years. Of the two prototypes Browning created, a locked-breech design was ultimately the one that was chosen. It became the FN 1935, the one that would be used by both the Axis and Allies during World War II. The 1935 became the military standard for more than 80 years and is still considered one of the best 9mm handguns on the market.

The Gun: FN High Power

The FN High Power was built for the modern handgunner. It reimagines the legendary 1935 FN pistol conceived by John Browning. From NATOs trusted sidearm for more than 80 years to a modern pistol designed for today’s sports shooters, the FN High Power has been enhanced to exceed every expectation. What can you expect with this new firearm?

There have been improvements to the ergonomics and fire control design, shootability, and accuracy, which bests any clone of the original FN Hi-Power. Driftable steel sights allow for the shooter to find a natural point of aim. You’ll experience pinpoint precision thanks to the smooth, single-action trigger. But there’s still more to come. Ambidextrous safety and customizable grips provide comfortable handling for any range day or competition.

At 40-ounces, the robust design keeps the signature rake of the dust cover and long arm slide release, adding ambidextrous controls for instinctive operation. An extended beavertail and raised hammer fit perfectly in hand. The FN High Power takes down instantly for maintenance, deletes the magazine disconnect, and ensures that most modern factory loads feed smoothly over the polished ramp of the cold hammer-forged barrel.

Gold FN High Power — The latest FN High Power launch

The Specs

Caliber: 9mm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Type: Single Action
Size: Full Size
Barrel Length: 4.7-inch
Color: Silver, Gold, Black
Grips: Polymer
Capacity: 17
Accessories: 2 Mags
Safety: Ambi
Sights: Adjustable Sights
Material: Stainless Steel
Finish: PVD

FN High Power vs FN 57

This is different from the FN 57, released back in the 90s. The FN 57 utilizes a groundbreaking design, with improved range and accuracy over common pistol cartridges. Unlike the High-Power, this uses 5.7x28mm ammunition. The chrome-lined cold hammer-forged barrel help with pinpointed accuracy for minimal felt recoil while still maintaining incredible power. This is a fantastic standard issue that cant stand with the FN High Power, no issue.

The FN High Power at GrabAGun

For the best 9mm handgun, at the best price, GrabAGun is the only place to shop. We have everything you need from holsters to ammo deals. In fact, you can pick up bulk 9mm ammo with flat-rate shipping from our online gun store as well. No matter what your firearms needs are, we are sure to have them. To make sure you don’t miss out on any gun deals going forward, sign up for our email newsletter. Just scroll to the bottom of any page on GrabAGun and the sign-up form is at the bottom right. All that’s left to do is to grab your own FN High Power for sale from GrabAGun today.

—Kellie Krevosky

The Infamous History of The “Tommy Gun”

March 2, 2022 | 0 Comments

A Thompson Tommy Gun for Everyone

Anyone who has watched an old movie or browsed through a book on World War II will quickly recognize the familiar outline of the Thompson submachine gun or, better known as the “Tommy gun”. Museums, news outlets, and iconic movies have shown these guns to be a key staple to the “Roaring Twenties” theme. Long before the AR 15, these guns had an exciting run in the Chicago gang scene before being used to help bring victory in WWII. As you can imagine, we are history buffs, especially when it comes to firearms. We carry everything you need from bulk 9mm ammo to a Glock 43. We even carry the .45 caliber Tommy Gun here at GrabAGun and you can pick one up for yourself as well! If you are interested in learning more about this iconic firearm, keep on reading.

A Brief History

This famous gun was made by John Taliaferro Thompson, a distinguished and retired Brigadier General of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. When the Thompson Submachine Gun was first developed, it was built to end trench warfare tactics during World War I. Unfortunately, the guns first made an appearance on the day the war ended. By 1919, Thompson directed the newly formed Auto-Ordnance to modify the gun for non-military use–a move that would be lucrative in civilian markets.

As the Thompson Submachine gun gained popularity around America in law enforcement circles, it gained a special type of popularity with Chicago’s gangs. It has had many “unofficial” names over the years such as “The Annihilator”, “The Trench Broom”, “The Chopper”, or “The Chicago Typewriter”. Many media outlets coined these names for the gun specifically because of the enormous amount of firepower this gun could do on the Chicago streets.

The Tommy Gun in Organized Crime

In the early twenties, organized crime and gangsters began to appear in Chicago, the stomping grounds of many gangs and gang wars. If you’ve watched any amount of gangster films, then you’ll know they didn’t start with AR15 rifles or even Glock handguns. The seemingly popular choice for gangsters back then was the Thompson submachine gun. From what we know, the gangster who introduced Tommy guns to the gang scene was Frank McErlane. A Prohibition-era Irish American gangster that led the Saltis-McErlane Gang, allied with the Johnny Torrio-Al Capone gang, McErlane used the guns against rival bootleggers called the Southside O’Donnell Brothers. The Tommy Gun’s reputation preceded it and left a lasting impression.

So why the Thompson submachine gun? Why not one of the other more popular guns for sale at the time? Well, the Tommy Gun was a submachine firearm. The sole reason it was built was to end trench warfare. However, gangsters realized quickly that it could wreak havoc with little effort on their part. That said, the Tommy Gun was actually not hugely popular with most gangs. In fact, only a few hundred–out of the thousands made–were even used by gangs. Still, the spray of bullets from a firearm like this made the gun seem so much bigger than it really was.

Concealing such a large firearm, with an even larger drum magazine, was essentially impossible though. Naturally, it’s much easier to conceal a handgun like a Beretta or even a modern-day Ruger LCP for sale, but we’re not talking about handguns; we’re talking about a submachine gun. How do you effectively conceal such a large weapon? At first, many tried to hide them in violin or cello cases. The iconic image is one that we see in movies, but the public (the cops) caught on quickly and attempts to conceal the Tommy Gun lost traction.

Still from the movie, St. Valentine's Day Massacre — Still from the movie *St. Valentine’s Day Massacre*

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

The fact that the Thompson featured in a few spectacular front-page crimes did nothing to detract from its image as a deadly weapon. The best known of these is no doubt the notorious “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” of 1929. There’s even a fantastic movie based on the events of this day (and yes, it heavily features the Tommy Gun throughout!) On this day, henchmen of the sinister Al Capone, who was conveniently alibied in Florida, mowed down seven members of the “Bugs” Moran gang in a Chicago garage. This incident resulted in the struggle to control organized crime in the city during Prohibition between Irish North Siders and their Italian rivals.

It was this event that led Auto-Ordnance to halt the manufacture of Tommy guns for public use. That said, gangsters would continue to carry them long after the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. To this day, submachine guns are still illegal in the United States. The gun that Auto-Ordnance replicates these days is a semi-automatic, .45 caliber rifle that you can easily pick up from GrabAGun today!

Despite its notoriety among gangsters, the use of the Thompson submachine gun by criminals is smaller than you might imagine. More often than not, it was actually used by American soldiers and lawmen. The main reason we associate the Thompson with gangsters today has to do with news coverage and Hollywood. During their heyday, bandits loved the notoriety that came with their conquests. They would send press releases to local newspapers to take responsibility for and gain attention for their criminal acts. Naturally, the Depression-weary public ate it up. That news coverage led to several decades worth of some of the best gangster films. Hollywood dramatized the rivalry between the good guys and the bad guys, thus immortalizing the Tommy Gun and its creator, making it one of the most powerful weapons of its time.

The Tommy Gun in the Media

Personally, I knew of Tommy Guns from the movies. Gangster films perpetuated the idea of good guys versus bad guys–and of course, the bad guys always had a big, powerful firearm. Seriously, go back and watch any James Cagney film and you’ll be playing Where’s Waldo, but with Tommy Guns. He wasn’t the only one to wield a Thompson, though. There are plenty of movies that featured this iconic firearm.

The Untouchables (1987). Probably the most prolific use of the Tommy Gun
The God Father, Part I (1972). We won’t do a Corleone impression but just know. We’re doing a Corleone impression.
The Public Enemy (1931). See! James Cagney!
Little Cesar (1931). The gangster, not the pizza.
Ma Barker’s Killer Brood (1960)
Scarface (1932)
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (1967)

The fact of the matter is, Hollywood both romanticized and villanized the Tommy Gun. It was and is a beautiful piece of machinery that has earned its place in history. If you’re looking to add something like this to your own collection, GrabAGun is the only name to rely on. We have incredible deals on the Tommy gun and other guns for sale right now, so don’t wait!

World War II

Regardless of what was shown in the media, the Thompson submachine gun will always be associated with the victories of World War II. Because they missed their window during the first world war, the 40s were the time to shine. With the beginning of World War II, John Thompson was finally able to fulfill his lifelong wish for his Thompson submachine gun to be used to help end a war. The total number of Thompsons bought by the U.S. Army before WWII was less than 400. By the time the war was starting, thousands were being shipped out all over the world to help. Simplified for mass production, this gun was seen as one of the most popular guns among specialized troops and was eagerly sought after. Even today many veterans consider it the best weapon of WWII.

As for General Thompson, he would never see the overwhelming success of his gun as a military weapon. He died in 1940 at the age of 80 years, but he left his mark on the history of military weapons just like he wanted. However, he also left his mark on many people all over the U.S. throughout the 1920s and 30s. With the help of gangsters, lawmen, and the media, this gun is one of the most well-known firearms in the world.

Tommy gun in action — Soldier using the Thompson Tommy Gun

GrabAGun and the Thompson “Tommy Gun”

The Thompson “Tommy Gun” is still a revered firearm. It’s one of the guns we will continue to see thanks to its notoriety in the movies. While you can no longer purchase a submachine gun these days, you can still get a high-quality Tommy Gun replica. A semi-automatic, .45 caliber rifle, this is one that you don’t want to miss out on. To make sure you don’t miss out on any deals, sign up for our email newsletter, The Freedom Team. Follow us on social media for sale updates, the latest blog posts, and so much more. When you are ready to check out, get a Tommy Gun for sale at a price you’ll love, only at GrabAGun.

–Destinee Norman