There is the old saying that As California Goes, So Goes the Nation.

The nations most populous state requires specific requirements and modifications to be Cali-legal.

[Read Massad AyoobsHellcat Pro review here.]

Shown is a new Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP 9mm pistol that is CA compliant. The State of California approved the gun for sale in its jurisdiction to all lawful citizens. The regulations require certain modifications in the manufacture process including the addition of a loaded chamber indicator as shown here. Now the gun is on the roster with the certify designation, it offers a superior alternative to the offerings from Sig Sauer and Glock.

Springfield Armory has long supported California’s citizens. The addition of the Hellcat, Hellcat Pro (shown) and XD-M Elite pistols is evidence of its continued commitment to the people of the Golden State.

Californias requirements for handguns are legendarily stringent, said Mike Humphries, media relations manager for Springfield Armory.

[Read afull review of the Hellcat OSP here.]

Premium features include its 3 hammer-forged Melonite-coated 1:10 twist barrel and slim 1 width.

In this photo, you can see an oblique view of the Hellcat OSP gun’s left side. Clearly visible are the front sight and rear sight, trigger and Adaptive Grip Texture. Also, the price is very reasonable. It passed firing tests to keep the gun safe. The 9mm Luger, 9x19 or 9mm Parabellum cartridge for which this gun is chambered is suited for self defense, personal protection and home defense. It is easy to shoot with modest recoil and is quite affordable.

Springfield Armory’s addition of the Hellcat OSP (shown), Hellcat Pro and XD-M Elite give residents a broader range of high-quality 9mm handguns from which to choose for personal protection.

Despite its small size, the Hellcat OSP still packs in 10 rounds of 9mm.

It ships with two 10-round magazines and a double-zipper case.

The pistol features a hammer-forged barrel and the Adaptive Grip Texture treatment.

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The Hellcat offers shooters a compact and capable EDC pistol, yet one with impressive double-column magazine capacity and impressive shooting characteristics.

Its hammer forged 3.7 barrel further provides impressive strength and durability, along with enhanced ballistics and downrange performance.

The California-compliant pistol ships with two flush-fitting 10-round magazines, and double-zipper case.

Rounding out the package is an ambidextrous slide stop for fully ambi controls along with enhanced slide serrations.

Shown in this photograph is a Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro that is now on the list of CA legal handguns. The additional barrel length and grip length give the gun an improved firing grip plus improved accuracy and reduced muzzle flip. When compared to a Smith and Wesson revolver, this gun has better sights, capacity and handling characteristics. It goes without saying that it is vastly superior to any single shot pistol that the California Title 11 would seem to want to force on people.

The Hellcat Pro is an awesome self-defense tool. Designed to be as thin and concealable as the Hellcat OSP, the Pro model adds grip and barrel length for better performance in all conditions.

The pistol comes with two California-compliant 10-round magazines and a double-zipper case.

[Check out thisreview of the XD-M Elitefor additional information.]

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The Hellcat Pro offers shooters a very capable EDC pistol with excellent ergonomics and shooting characteristics. It is also designed to easily accept optics and light and/or laser units.

And why shouldnt they be?

They now have access to three of the best 9mm pistols available on the market today.

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The XD-M Elite is a full-size 9mm handgun that serves as a great firearm for competition shooting and home defense.

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The XD-M Elite 4.5″ 9mm features the META (Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly) as well as enhanced ergonomics.

Hellcat® 3" OSP™, CA Compliant

Hellcat® Pro OSP™, CA Compliant

XD-M® Elite 4.5", CA Compliant

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