So, why is the Hellcat so popular?
The most talked-about feature of the defensive pistol is the capacity to size ratio.
Springfield built the Hellcat for concealment.
It has a grip thats only 1 wide and 4 tall.
Unloaded, the guns come in around 18 oz.
All of the standard features are 100% present in the reduced-capacity model.
I would like to highlight the features that work the best for me.
The gun fits amazingly well into my hands.
Some micro-guns are weirdly contoured or are too thin along the backstrap.
These issues can lead to slide bite or unnecessarily harsh recoil.
These are not problems with the Hellcat.
This is sometimes an issue with small guns, and the Hellcat design prevents it from being an issue.
This means that felt recoil is spread across a wider area of the hand.
In stark contrast, the Hellcat is very comfortable to shoot.
Adding to the excellent ergonomics of the Hellcat is itsAdaptive Grip Texture.
This is a surface texture that is part of the grip frame.
This gives you a combination of comfort along with a secure hold when firmly gripped.
I find it locks my hand onto the gun without any of the abrasions or discomfort you might expect.
Eyes on the Target
Another one of the best features of the Hellcat is thestandard U-Dot sights.
Based on my experience and study, this sight set is perfect for defensive shooting.
Up front, Springfield uses an easy-to-see post that combines a tritium vial surrounded by a wide photoluminescent ring.
Tritium is an industry-standard radioactive isotope of hydrogen that emits tiny amounts of energy as it decays.
This energy excites nearby phosphors in the vial and produces a green light.
This glowing will last for years and is visible in low- and no-light situations.
An additional benefit of the ring is that it is photoluminescent.
This is a characteristic that absorbs ambient light and later emits it as a glow.
My Hellcat is an OSP version.
Mounting a red dot on this pistol is a breeze.
If you dont yet own a red dot, no worries.
The gun is shipped with a slide plate that protects the mounting holes and fits flush with the slide.
The system is the easiest way I have seen to add an optic to a micro pistol.
Excepting capacity, the gun maintains all of the features that make the gun a great choice for self-defense.
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Hellcat3" Low Capacity
Hellcat3" OSPTM Low Capacity
