May 15th, 2023
4:30 runtime
Ihave been a fan of the Hellcat series since its launch in 2019.
Now available is the Hellcat Pro OSP with Threaded Barrel, exclusively through Sports Inc.
Lets take a look at the pistol and see what Springfield cooked up.
For those looking to add a suppressor or other muzzle device to your Hellcat Pro, Springfield Armory is now offering a version of the gun with a threaded barrel.
With the 1/228 threads, this pistol will be able to accept a broad range of suppressors.
This includes both 9mm-specific and multi-caliber suppressor systems.
A comp can help moderate felt recoil and muzzle rise by redirecting hot gasses.
Adding a sound suppressor to your threaded barrel Hellcat Pro is now a breeze. J.K. Armament CCX compact suppressor and Streamlight TLR-7 Sub weaponlight shown.
When not in use, the threads are protected by an included screw-on cap.
Using the thread protector prevents me from having to find out.
And my experience with them suggests they can play the part well.
Just like the barrel, the Hellcat Pros slide has a Melonite finish that is a deep black.
While it is great in all environments, it excels in the salt air and humid climates.
On my gun, it matches the color of the black polymer frame extremely well.
Even with a sound suppressor attached, the Hellcat Pro remains compactand well-balanced.
Its a fascinating surface that looks like staggered pyramids under a microscope.
The sights on this handgun areTactical Rack U-Dot sights.
This setup is incredibly intuitive and useful in multiple lighting conditions.
Included with the pistol is a thread protector cap that screws onto the barrel of the new Hellcat Pro.
Think of setting the dot right inside the U-notch, and youve got a perfect sight picture.
Sight acquisition and re-acquiring a sight picture have never been easier or faster.
The OSP slide is cut to accept optics and features a cover plate.
Although compact and aimed at the CCW market, the Hellcat Pro offers the capabilities of a larger gun including a threaded barrel, accessory rail and the ability to add an optic.
You get the best of both worlds; digital and analog sighting.
The pistols trigger offers a comfortable, safe and predictable pull weight of 5 to 6 lbs.
In my experience, the trigger pull is consistent, and the break is satisfying and predictable.
Remington developed subsonic ammunition specifically for use in suppressed guns. It performed exceptionally well in the Hellcat Pro with a sound suppressor attached.
The trigger reset is quick, allowing you to assess follow-up shots rapidly with ease.
Springfield Armory did a great job designing the controls on this pistol.
The Hellcat Pro features a reversible magazine safety that is designed for comfort as well as ease of use.
Field stripping the Hellcat Pro with a threaded barrel is handled the same way as all other Hellcat pistols.
The slide lock lever is serrated and surrounded by a lip built into the frame.
These serrations aid in manipulating the pistol in any condition.
They provide just enough grip without being too aggressive for a CCW pistol.
The proof of any gun is on the range. The author spent a significant amount of time with the handgun on the shooting line.
The Hellcat Pro also features a loaded chamber indicator on the top of the slide.
Finally, the pistol features a Picatinny accessory rail on the frame for mounting weaponlights or lasers.
The Hellcat Pro ships with two 15+1 capacity, flush-fitting magazines, providing you with best-in-class capacity and concealability.
Attaching a sound suppressor to the Hellcat Pro is literally as simple as screwing it onto the threaded end of the barrel.
When carrying this gun, youll be surprised at how comfortable and concealable this formidable pistol is.
I have aHellcat Pro in Desert FDEI have shot extensively, so I knew what to expect.
and only 1.9 long in its smallest form.
Any accessory — be it a sound suppressor, optic or light — should be range-tested to ensure that the gun remains reliable.
The CCX is unique as it doesnt require a booster.
Shooting the threaded barrel Hellcat Pro suppressed was as fun as you would expect it to be.
Full disclosure here: I absolutely love shooting my firearms suppressed.
With and without an attached suppressor, the Hellcat Pro with a threaded barrel ran reliably.
Threading on the suppressor was a breeze, and once its attached and tight, youre ready to rock.
Talk about a sweet setup.
The ammo for this review was provided by Remington, specifically their 9mm Subsonic ammunition.
A threaded barrel offers options for the Hellcat Pro. You can keep things compact for personal protection and quickly add a suppressor for some range fun.
The ammo ran with the JK Armament CCX suppressor and the pistol without any issues.
As a result, it is constantly enhancing its product line as well as offering new variants.
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HellcatPro OSPTM Threaded
RemingtonSubsonic Handgun 9mm Luger 147 Gr.
JK ArmamentJK 105 CCX 9mm
StreamlightTLR-7 Sub
