December 1st, 2024
9:19 runtime
The year 2020 has been one like no other for our nation.
I recently read in an article that there were more than five million new gun owners in 2020 alone.
With record numbers of firearms sold, there has also been a huge demand on ammunition manufacturers.
The new Springfield Armory Workbench series of videos covers popular Springfield firearms such as the Hellcat 9mm.
So, lets dive in and get started.
And when it comes to that category, one must consider theHellcat micro 9mm.
While the manual is included with the Hellcat, you could also find a digital copy of ithere.
The entire Workbench series will cover some of Springfield Armory’s most popular firearms.
Takedown
Lets get right into the Hellcat.
It will stop once it gets back fully into battery (closed).
This allows me to pull the slide forward and off of the frame.
The +P-rated 9mm Hellcat pistol has proven to be an extremely popular CCW pistol.
Your Hellcat is now disassembled for cleaning.
Cleaning
People often ask What kind of gun cleaning/lubrication products do you recommend/use?.
Honestly, I use many different brands.
The Hellcat has an 11+1 capacity with the flush-fitting magazine installed.
One item of note about bore brushes I only use bronze brushes, never stainless steel bore brushes.
I also use red shop rags that I buy at my local hardware store.
Cleaning your Hellcat is pretty straightforward.
After ensuring the Hellcat is unloaded and clear, you can begin disassembly.
I use a red rag to get off most of the old oil residue along with any powder fouling.
I use the M16 brush to remove any stubborn fouling and the Q-tips to get into the small areas.
Once I finish cleaning the frame and slide, I move to the barrel.
Once the slide is removed, you can removed the barrel and recoil spring assembly from it.
Remember, only a minimum amount of lube is required.
Conclusion
Keeping your Hellcat clean is easy, and for some people gun cleaning is a ritual.
You may be surprised how much lint, dust and grime get in it when you carry it daily.
The video host is shown here using an “M16 brush” to clean small, hard to reach areas.
You should also clean it after every practice/shooting session.
So there you have it.
The basics on the care and maintenance of your Hellcat pistol.
Judicious use of lubricant is the order of the day when prepping your Hellcat.
Keep shooting and keep that Hellcat clean!
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