And for many, the current king of the mountain is the Springfield Armory Hellcat.
The RDP isoutfitted with a HEX Wasp a micro-sized red dot optic designed to pair perfectly with the Hellcat.
The added benefit of a red dot like the Wasp is speed.
An additional benefit of the Hellcat RDP is the addition of Springfields compact and capableSelf-Indexing Compensator.
The weight is nearly the same the original Hellcat is 17.9 oz versus 19.3 oz in the RDP.
This is surprising because there are so many additional accouterments to the RDP.
So, if you are comfortable shooting one you will do just as well with the other.
This gives concealed carry holders full-size capacity in the micro-compact category.
The included magazines of one 11-round and one 13-round extended magazine come with both the original Hellcat and RDP.
Another element both guns share is the tritium/luminescent U-Dot sight set, which offers a great sight picture.
Additionally, the Tactical Rack rear sight can be used to rack the firearm in a time of need.
Conclusion
So, the only question that remains is which pistol should you get?
I believe if you are getting your first micro-compact, you should grab the original Hellcat.
Both offer a lot of value for their asking prices.
I would know because I bought both a good option if you cannot decide!
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HellcatRDP 3.8" Micro-Compact w/ HEX Wasp
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