In addition to the flush-fit 11-round magazine, the Hellcat also ships with an extended 13-round magazine.
I think you could probably see where this is heading.
Building on the strengths of the original micro-sized Hellcat, Springfield developed the Hellcat Pro OSP.
The new 17-round magazine for the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro provides two additional 9mm rounds for increased defensive firepower.
I immediately fell in love with the original Hellcat pistol at its release in 2019.
But thats the trade-off when carrying a micro-sized pistol with a 3 barrel.
And despite its larger size, it was still extremely concealable even with its on-board 15+1 capacity.
True Shot Ammoprovided the 9mm ammunition the author used for testing the new 17-round magazines.
[Read Massad AyoobsHellcat Pro Review here.]
If youre recognizing a trend here, I bet you’re able to guess what is next.
Yep, more rounds for the Hellcat Pro!
The author tested the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro extended magazines on the range with a variety of ammunition.
Yes, thats right.
A 17+1 9mm pistol compact enough for most people to be able to conceal.
This is where competition in the marketplace breeds wonderful innovation for the consumers.
For a defensive pistol, additional ammunition can be important. That includes both the number of cartridges in your primary magazine and in the spare mags.
I can now confidently fire off the Hellcat Pro in classes next to duty-size pistols without any ammo handicaps.
In addition, they feature a highly polished surface for smooth feeding into the pistol.
At a glance, I can easily discern which mags are empty, partial or fully loaded.
The texture on the extended portion of the magazine matches the texture on the grip of the pistol for a matched look and feel.
I will also say, the magazines are not a bear to load.
Weve all seen those magazines that seem like there is no way they can hold the capacity they claim.
This is simply not the case with the 17-round Hellcat magazines.
The extended Hellcat Pro magazine is a perfect match for the gun. It’s reliable and adds two additional rounds to the gun’s total capacity.
The magazines are about 12 longer than a flush-fit Hellcat Pro magazine.
People with larger hands will certainly rejoice at these magazines and the extra real estate they provide.
The total pistol height with the new 17-round magazine comes in at about 5.5.
As with any Springfield Armory accessory, the Hellcat Pro 17-round magazines ran flawlessly.
Getting a tight and proper grip on the Hellcat Pro has never been easier.
This is imperative when trusting your life to a self-defense pistol.
you’ve got the option to be extremely well-prepared with that kind of capacity.
These new 17-round mags fit that bill perfectly.
The original Hellcat helped break that mold.
And this new 17-rounder is a great addition for my Hellcat Pro EDC carry system.
It seems as if we have hit a perfect balance between size and capacity with the 17-round Hellcat Pro.
It makes you wonder, what does Springfield have up their sleeves next?
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