June 26th, 2020

4minute read

Springfield Armory made a noteworthy introduction to their product line up with theHellcat.

American consumers signaled their acceptance by snatching up Hellcats off dealers shelves.

And this popularity garnered attention from aftermarket vendors, with them producingholsters, sights, lasers and more.

Author installs the E-Series laser on his Hellcat handgun

And with a price of just $132, it definitely wont break the bank.

The Viridian E-Series unit features a rugged but lightweight polymer body that is simple to attach.

It clamps around the front of the Hellcats trigger guard and interfaces with the pistols integral strip of rail.

Red laser from Viridian on a Hellcat

Sighting in the unit is easy with separate windage and elevation adjustment points.

The Viridian laser can be seen in most daylight conditions out to 25 yards.

This is a fair poke for a personal defense situation, considering most engagements will beup close and personal.

Shooting the Hellcat for speed with the Viridian red laser

Focusing on the target is one of the key concepts of laser use.

The natural pointability of the Hellcat comes into its own in this realm.

On the range, shots broke faster than it takes to read this description.

Author tested the Viridian laser unit with a variety of ammunition

What am I talking about?

Conclusion

The positive benefits of the Viridian E-Series laser sight are hard to deny.

Outside of defensive situations, lasers are also useful training aids.

Front view of the red laser activation

They can help the shooter see how the gun is moving during practice fire.

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a great addition to the concealed carry market, offering amazing performance.

Want to wring out even more capability from one of these micro 9mm pistols?

Demonstrating how the laser mounts to the gun

Then be sure to take a look at the Viridian E-Series Red Laser Sight for it.

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Artist example of how the Viridian laser works on the Hellcat

Using the Viridian red laser to knock down plates

Viridian E-Series Red Laser for Hellcat

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