Ibet youve heard the saying, You cant have your cake and eat it too.
[Dont miss Massad AyoobsSpringfield Hellcat Pro reviewfor additional information on these handguns.]
Stepping Stones
But lets back up a little bit.
Introducing the new Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp. This model promises to help minimize the muzzle rise of the popular CCW pistol. Image: Carson McDaniel
The Pro is 6.6 long, 4.8 tall and only 1 thick.
[Catch Jeremy Tremps review of theHellcat Pro 17 round magazine.]
The only exception is one basic black original Hellcat that is not optics-ready.
In this image you can see the matched porting of the barrel and slide. They combine to redirect gasses upward to keep the gun flatter when shooting. Image: Connor Crow
The advantage of this direct-mount system is two-fold.
Firstly, it reduces parts and therefore failure points, with no need for adapter plates.
The result is easy target acquisition in a wide range of lighting conditions.
The Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp allows for the direct mounting of a variety of red dot optics.
[Get more on theSpringfield Hellcat sight picture.]
The result is the new Hellcat Pro Comp, a 9mm EDC pistol with an integral compensator.
If you are unfamiliar with porting and its benefits, I will break it down quickly.
The Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm. It features the company’s Adaptive Grip Texture.
So, whats the benefit?
The slide has front and rear slide serrations for ease of manipulation regardless of conditions.
The magazine release is also reversible for left-handed shooters if you choose.
Springfield Armory uses the respected U-Dot sights on the Hellcat Pro Comp that are easy to see and quick to use. Note how the front sight is set back behind the port. Image: Connor Crow
That is going to make accessorizing for it a breeze.
Hellcat Pro Comp Specifications
Worth the Effort?
So, getting back to this porting business.
As shown here, the Springfield Hellcat Pro Comp is equipped with practical self-defense sights, and you can also mount a red dot sight directly to the slide. Image: Connor Crow
Does it really make a difference?
So how would the new Hellcat Pro Ported fare in my hands?
What gave me comfort is that this is a stock pistol released by Springfield Armory.
The author tested the Hellcat Pro Comp on the shooting range with a variety of 9mm ammunition.
I hit the range to test out the port versus a stock Hellcat Pro.
That way, I had a baseline from which to measure.
For my ammo, I utilized basic 124-gr.ball ammoacross the board to keep testing consistent.
The Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp is ideal for self-defense — capable for both concealed carry and for home protection.
I wanted a raw first impression without knowing the baseline in advance.
The first shots felt good.
While this was still the Hellcat Pro Ive come to know and love, it felt a tad different.
The author tested the Hellcat Pro Comp with a variety of 9mm ammunition on the shooting range.
The biggest difference I noticed was my return to target after firing a shot.
After a couple magazines through the Pro Comp, I switched to the stock Pro pistol.
Was there a difference?
But it was a bit more subtle than I expected.
The Hellcat Pro is a very controllable pistol in its own right.
Ive always appreciated and enjoyed shooting my Pro and training with it as I carry one every day.
I really noticed a difference on the Pro Comp when firing quick hammer pairs.
The pistol was back on target quicker, and keeping an accurate target sight picture was just plain easier.
This is a big deal for a pistol to which I am entrusting my life.
[Catch Dan AbrahamsShield SMSc reviewto learn more about this red dot sight.]
My impressions of the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp are very positive.
The performance improvement when shooting hammer pairs was the most evident.
I also appreciate the subtlety of the new design.
I believe Springfield achieved that with the new 9mm Hellcat Pro Comp.
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