June 5th, 2023
7minute read
TheHellcatis widely regarded as an excellent choice for concealed carry and personal protection.
It also features Springfields patent-pending self-indexing muzzle machine system.
(To learn more about the self-indexing compensator, clickhere.)
The author examines the new threaded barrel for the Springfield Armory Hellcat and demonstrates how to install the system in your pistol.
It sports a Melonite finish for added durability.
Both the barrel and the compensator from the set are easily installed at home in a manner of minutes.
This means loose rounds, loaded magazines and even ammunition for other firearms.
Springfield Armory manufactures the threaded barrel kit, so you can be assured it will fit and run properly in your Hellcat.
Remove the magazine and place it to the side after confirming it does not contain any ammo.
Now is one of the most crucial steps of the process.
Bring the slide rearward and push the slide release lever upwards to lock the slide to the rear.
The kit includes a threaded barrel and a compensator. The threads have a 1/2×28 pitch, which is compatible with many suppressors.
Inspect the chamber fully to ensure there is no ammunition in the chamber or anywhere else inside the gun.
Point the Hellcat in a safe direction and keeping your hand on the slide, pull the trigger.
You should be able to pull the slide straight forward and off of the frame.
Remove all ammunition from the gun before installation. Remove the magazine and check the chamber to ensure it is empty.
Now that the slide has been taken off, place the frame of the Hellcat to the side.
Begin taking apart the slide assembly by removing the recoil spring assembly from the slide.
Now its time to implement the new threaded barrel and compensator set.
Once you ensure the gun is unloaded,field strip the Hellcat. You will need to remove the original barrel.
Remove the contents of the barrel and comp set from its packaging.
The barrel and compensator will come assembled in the packaging.
To install them, theyll first have to be separated.
The kit offers a significant upgrade to your Hellcat using surprisingly few parts. Everything you need is included in the kit.
Push it down and turn the compensator to loosen it.
The threaded portion should be sticking out of the end of the slide.
With the recoil spring assembly now in place, the barrel should be stable when you plant the compensator.
When you are ready to install the threaded barrel, you must first remove the comp. When inserting the barrel, be careful to not damage the threads.
Rotate the compensator onto the threads.
Rotate it clockwise to tighten it all the way until it stops.
It should be visibly out of alignment at this point.
Once you slide the new barrel in place, you can install the comp. To finish the installation, simply reassemble the gun as you would after cleaning.
With the slide locked in position, push the disassembly lever back down toward the bottom of the frame.
you might now release the slide gently and the gun is reassembled.
Final Thoughts
This kit adds an appealing new feature to the original Hellcat pistol.
Once installed, the threaded barrel kit significantly reduces the Hellcat’s muzzle flip.
In my experience, running it in the gun noticeably reduces muzzle rise when shooting.
As expected, the gun remains utterly reliable with the kit installed.
That makes sense, as this is a factory parts kit not something from a third party.
A threaded barrel is also worth considering for the Hellcat if only to add a sound suppressor.
However, the included compensator adds significant value to this kit.
Unlike a suppressor, the comp is not regulated by federal law.
Also, the installation of the barrel kit is a breeze for users of all skill levels.
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HellcatSeries
Hellcat3.8" Threaded Barrel w/ Self-Indexing Compensator, 9mm
