We interviewed him on the topic.
The Armory Life (TAL):c’mon explain the genesis of this project.
Ernest Langdon (EL):LTTs Hellcat project started when I looked at the gun in 2020.
That was the goal, and I think thats what we accomplished.
TAL:We see an RDS (Red Dot Sight) sitting atop the Hellcats in the photos.
The slide is built for the HEX Wasp/Shield footprint, that bolts directly on.
Its a four-post design.
The 407K has two screws, two posts.
It works quite well: a nice secure mounting solution.
All LTT Hellcats so far are the carry optic plate guns.
TAL:Ernest, you didnt used to be seen as a carry optic guy.
Now, Im not saying theyre ideal for everyone.
I have concerns about beginners.
You want to keep track of carry optic guns on an almost daily basis.
One thing when youre carrying a gun, the lens of your optics will get more lint on it.
You see that on iron gunsights too, but a red dot is more susceptible.
Check the gun every time you put it on.
Tell us how you addressed that with the LTT Hellcat.
EL:The sights that come on the Hellcat are quite good straight from Springfield Armory.
Their luminescent tritium front with green ring is very easy to find.
I think green was the right color.
A single glowing front sight with U-notch rear seems to work quite well.
Their ring on the front post actually glows in the daylight.
The glow fades in holster or drawer.
We offer Ameriglo sights on our Hellcat package.
TAL:The Langdon Tactical Technologies logo has become something of a status symbol among serious handgunners.
Does the Hellcat package bear the brand?
EL:A red rear plate with the LTT logo engraved upon it is part of the package.
Still, the grasping of a pistol is a very subjective thing.
How did you address that element of the LTT Hellcat package?
EL:Ive become huge fan of Talon grips.
They offer a new material called their Pro-Grip, raised and textured but not like sandpaper.
When you grip the pistol it’s possible for you to feel it compress.
It has roughness and texture, but no skateboard stuff.
People fall in love with that.
Its more comfortable next to skin, too.
We will be selling those grips for Talon.
Langdon put about 5,000 rounds through five of his, some getting more than others, with no issues.
Cost for this LTT custom pistol is surprisingly reasonable.
Said Ernest, Full retail is $629 for the pistol with the trigger job.
We disassemble it first, and polish everything before it goes into the pistol.
A full house job including the red dot mounted tops out at $923.
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