Springfield Armory Hellcat

{{short description|Polymer frame semi-automatic handgun}}

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| name = Springfield Armory Hellcat

| image = File:Springfield Armory Hellcat Desert FDE left side.jpg

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| caption = Springfield Armory Hellcat with a trigger lock

| origin = Croatia

| type = Semi-automatic pistol

| is_ranged = yes

| designer =

| design_date = c. 2019

| manufacturer = HS Produkt

| unit_cost = $569 (MSRP, standard version)
$599 (MSRP, OSP version)

| production_date = 2019–present

| number =

| variants =

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| weight = {{convert|17.9|to|18.6|oz|g|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|6.0|in|mm|abbr=on}}

| part_length = {{convert|3.0|in|mm|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1.0|in|mm|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|4.0|in|mm|abbr=on}}

| cartridge = 9×19mm Parabellum

| action = Striker-fired

| rate = Semi-automatic

| feed = Detachable box magazine; capacities:

  • 10 rounds (restricted){{cite web | url=https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-10-round-magazine-9mm/ | title=HELLCAT® 10-Round Magazine - 9mm }}
  • 11 rounds (standard){{cite web | url=https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-11-round-magazine-9mm/ | title=HELLCAT® 11-Round Magazine - 9mm }}
  • 13 rounds (extended){{cite web | url=https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-13-round-magazine-9mm/ | title=HELLCAT® 13-Round Magazine - 9mm }}
  • 15 rounds (extended){{cite web | url=https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-15-round-magazine-9mm/ | title=Hellcat® 15-Round Magazine - 9Mm }}
  • 17 rounds (extended)https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-pro-17-round-magazine-9mm/#:~:text=EXTENDED%20CAPACITY,the%20Hellcat%20Pro's%20unwavering%20reliability.

| sights = Iron sights; OSP version allows adding a red dot sight

| ref = {{cite web |url=https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/hellcat-3-micro-compact-9mm/ |title=HELLCAT 3" MICRO-COMPACT 9MM |website=springfield-armory.com |accessdate=March 19, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/hellcat-3-micro-compact-osp-9mm/ |title=HELLCAT 3" MICRO-COMPACT OSP 9MM |website=springfield-armory.com |accessdate=March 19, 2020}}

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The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a polymer frame striker-fired micro-compact semi-automatic pistol sold in the United States by Springfield Armory, Inc., and manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tportal.hr/vijesti/clanak/hrvatski-pistolj-rasturio-u-sad-u-evo-po-cemu-se-izdvojio-od-konkurencije-na-trzistu-20191002|title=Hrvatski pištolj rasturio u SAD-u, evo po čemu se izdvojio od konkurencije na tržištu|website=tportal.hr|access-date=2020-01-28}} Introduced in September 2019, it is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and intended for concealed carry, with 10-, 11-, 13-, 15-, and 17-Round magazines.{{cite press release |url=https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armory-announces-hellcat-worlds-highest-capacity-micro-9mm/ |title=SPRINGFIELD ARMORY ANNOUNCES HELLCAT: WORLD'S HIGHEST CAPACITY MICRO 9MM |website=springfield-armory.com |date=September 26, 2019 |accessdate=March 19, 2020}}

Features

The Hellcat is a striker-fired handgun with a stainless steel slide. Sub-compact in size, its overall length is {{convert|6.0|in|mm}} with a barrel length of {{convert|3.0|in|mm}} and a width of {{convert|1.0|in|mm}}.{{cite web |url=https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-springfield-armory-hellcat-9mm-micro-compact-pistol/ |title=Gun Review: Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm Micro-Compact Pistol |first=Dan |last=Zimmerman |website=thetruthaboutguns.com |date=October 7, 2019 |accessdate=March 20, 2020}}{{Better source needed|date=October 2024}}

There is a blade safety on the trigger, and an optional low-profile external ambidextrous manual thumb safety.

The 11-round flush-fit magazine holds one more round than the SIG Sauer P365. Extended 13-, 15-, and 17-round magazines also exist.

The slide has cocking serrations fore and aft, the rear extending over the top of the gun to provide three points of positive grip for manipulating the slide.{{Cite web|url=https://gundigest.com/gun-reviews/handguns-reviews/springfield-hellcat-the-future-of-concealed-carry|title=Springfield Hellcat: The Future Of Concealed Carry|last=Sweeney|first=Patrick|date=2020-03-17|website=Gun Digest|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-28}}

This gun also includes an accessory rail for mounting lights and lasers.

Versions

The OSP ("Optic Sight Pistol") version of the Hellcat has a removable plate on the slide, which allows a red dot sight to be installed.{{cite web |url=https://www.handgunsmag.com/editorial/springfield-hellcat-9mm-review/368034 |title=Springfield Hellcat 9mm Review – Helluva Carry Gun |author=D. Faubion |website=handgunsmag.com |date=September 25, 2019 |accessdate=March 20, 2020}}

The Hellcat Pro OSP also has co-witnessing U-Dot sights, with a high visibility tritium & luminescent front sight and Tactical Rack rear sight.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Hook & Barrel Pro |date=2023-10-25 |title=Springfield Armory's New Hellcat Pro OSP Threaded Handgun |url=https://hookandbarrel.com/hellcat-pro-osp-threaded-handgun/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Hook & Barrel Magazine |language=en-US}}

Upon introduction, the Hellcat was only available in the color black.

In June 2020, Springfield Armory introduced a version of the Hellcat in a flat dark earth (FDE) color.{{cite web |url=https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2020/06/springfield-hellcat-fde-pistol/ |title=Springfield Hellcat FDE: New Flat Dark Earth Pistol Variant Released |website=Personal Defense World |date=June 10, 2020 |accessdate=June 11, 2020}}

Accolades

The Hellcat was named 2020 Handgun of the Year by American Rifleman magazine.{{cite web |date=February 13, 2020 |title=2020 Handgun of the Year: Springfield Armory Hellcat |url=https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/2/13/2020-handgun-of-the-year-springfield-armory-hellcat/ |accessdate=March 20, 2020 |website=americanrifleman.org}}

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