Hellcat RDP - Springfield Hellcat RDP - First Shots - Hellcat vs Hellcat RDP

I was wrong on the Shield RMSC and Holosun. Not plastic but definitely didn't feel a solid as the Wasp aluminum housing and glass. My apologies. RMSC does have plastic lens as an option.
Thank you to Springfield Armory for sending this fun pistol out. Appreciate you guys watching. Cheers to 10k!!!
Holster is QVO Tactical

[@ericandi]

The ultimate EDC set up: Hellcat RDP with WASP red dot and a 15 round mag, with another 15 round mag in a back-up mag pouch.

[@zarinkai2927]

I'll probably sell my wasp for a 507k . Then it will be ultimate

[@MrJimmyWiles]

How can you justify that as an EDC? Not in this category. This takes the hellcat out of micro pistols and into tacticool fan boy territory for dudes who wish they where military and can’t shoot iron sights. Just my opinion.

[@awesomedave8484]

@@MrJimmyWiles you can still use iron sights if the dot failed. Comp can come off as well so for the price this is a great edc. That said I have a staccato C2 I use just irons and it’s the only one I use now.

[@Nathan-jh1ho]

I carry a RDP w/ Holosun 407k and a spare 17 round mag

[@OMG_No_Way]

Finally a comparison between the two. Thank you. I currently carry a Hellcat w:RMSc. I just wish Springfield would sell the barrel and comp separately. Hopefully soon.

[@MidnightSportster]

True-precision and apex make them. the aftermaket for this gun is really solid.

[@danpacut7745]

@@MidnightSportster 11

[@Big_Chevy01]

Springfield sells the rdp cheaper without the optic. That way you can put whatever optic you choose to on it

[@iheartthensa]

Got your wish brother. Just ordered mine

[@EyeCue23]

@@iheartthensathey’re out of stock currently

[@XSpector88]

The Sig Romeo Zero is the plastic sight you might have been thinking of. The Shield RMSc is an aluminum housing, but I believe but the lens is polymer. The Holosuns are all 7075 aluminum with good glass except the T models that are titanium. Also I think this gun is sexy, especially with a Dead Air Odessa on it for those secret agent vibes.

[@awesomedave8484]

Would you go with the 365xl spectre comp or this RDP that is a lot less money.

[@Pewpew45]

Picking up my RDP Monday. Great video!

[@AmbGun]

RMSc is aluminium housing. SMSc is polymer. Both glass. Both are better than the Hex Wasp.

[@theburris]

Man...I kind of want one now.

[@714chucky]

Great video and great reasoning while u were explaining the new gen of shooters

[@KingMusa99]

10k And counting! Keep up the good content videos they are needed frfr

[@warriorofjustice3020]

I was really disappointed that they do not offer a barrel/compensator kit for existing Hellcat owners. I was more disappointed in the shitty attitude given to me by their email support when I asked that question. I love my Hellcat, I hope SA gets their shit together and puts out an aftermarket upgrade kit.

[@metsnyc7797]

What did they say?? I’m really looking forward to SA offering that combo as well

[@warriorofjustice3020]

@@metsnyc7797 The response was a very curt "not at this time." So maybe never? It would have been nice if the guy had asked someone in production if they had any plans. The situation seems really crazy to me. They release what amounts to some aftermarket upgrades, but you can only buy them if you spring for a whole new gun and optic? I'll pass. What really burns me is I got my original Hellcat just 6 months ago as a double stack upgrade to my Shield 2.0. And if that isn't bad enough, S&W just dropped a double stack version of the S2.0 last week. I should have started a KZbin gear review channel...

[@metsnyc7797]

@@warriorofjustice3020 Yeah! That sucks!! Hopefully they’ll release it. I did see the shield plus with 13 round capacity and flat face trigger. It also has upgraded stippling which I’m glad cause the stippling on the 2.0 and M&P Compact are like sand paper. I do love the stippling on the Hellcat though. It would be nice if SA offered the compensator in FDE to match the FDE Hellcat but now I’m really asking for too much! Lol properly for next year!

[@62dobie]

@@metsnyc7797, I hear Apex will be coming out with a barrel and comp for the Hellcat soon. Keep an eye out.

[@metsnyc7797]

@@62dobie Wow!! That would be awesome!! Thanks!!

[@alexaguilar6446]

Have the RDP with 2 15 round mags 13 round mag with crucial concealment iwb holster I love the gun

[@ramonfoster1224]

You make really good videos thank you sir.

[@rodscrivner7132]

Great channel. Your review was excellent. You deserve a much larger channel. Hitting the subscribe and like buttons, takes little effort, so do it. Good work ETR.

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Appreciate you!

[@rodscrivner7132]

@@EmbracetheRecoil A lot of folks take your hard work for granted. It takes time and Your money to produce the content. The least EVERYONE can do is like and subscribe. I get tired of seeing views outnumbering the subs..It's just wrong...

[@Durgrin_1]

Ty

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

You’re welcome

[@borisentwistle]

This is the 1st time ive had a notification from your channel in a very long time. Good vid keep it up! Edit: so maybe this is your 1st YT vid in 9 months. If your on a different platform let me know I'll follow you there

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Ive been cold and hoarding ammo! Thank you for sticking with me!

[@SkillSet2]

@@EmbracetheRecoil nice to see that your back making videos. Quality content.

[@zarinkai2927]

Got mine on layaway. Can't wait to get it 🙌

[@thehywirelife4451]

Well good luck hope you make 10k real soon. I don't think it looks that bad maybe if they went two tone but otherwise looks alright-still not that much bigger. More vids please.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Great video. I am by no means a new shooter, as a matter of fact I have been carrying my concealed revolver, yes revolver, for about 28 years now. I agree, you were right about shooters wanting dots, etc. nowadays. New shooters like them but for many older shooters the dots help out the aging eyes. I only used my first red dot on a rifle about a year or so ago and now have them on several firearms. One thing I have noticed is that a lot of new shooters do not shoot well with iron sights. That's a problem if their battery goes out or their dots get damaged in real world situations. Everyone should be proficient with iron sights and then enjoy red dots and other optics. As of today I switched over my EDC to a optics ready Hellcat. I wanted something small, reliable and optics ready. I originally wanted the P365 but they only offer optics ready in the X and XL models. Those both are a little bigger in size. I'm very happy with the Hellcat. That compensator looks great and seems to do a good job, but it, along with the longer barrel does add a lot of length to a sub compact gun. For me concealability is the most important thing as I am in a climate that is hot year round. I just found your channel and you do a great job of covering many different things, especially for a young man..... Good job!! Glad you found out about the other dots having aluminum housings as well. Since 80% of your viewers don't subscribe I made sure to like and subscribe. Well done. 👍

[@awesomedave8484]

Nice job! Thanks for the review.

[@kdglock4491]

I didnt think these were available yet. Been looking everywhere. Lucky

[@nitroflash24]

Love your videos. 100% getting a Hellcat as my next purchase. Only problem is I can’t find one and not sure if I should wait to see if prices drop back down.

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Thank you for watching! Let me know when you snag one!

[@s.beasley8926]

Check gunbuyer.com or Bud’s gunshop. They had some as of yesterday.

[@nitroflash24]

@@EmbracetheRecoil I got one! In case you really wanted to know. Ha

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

@@nitroflash24 thats awesome!!! I’ve really enjoyed mine. Glad you found or

[@thewildmanmorton5444]

Just got the base model but it's already got the mount for the Red Dot so we're in the clear 🤙

[@jeffadams9807]

Are The Barrels Interchangeable Between The Hellcat & The Hellcat RDP ???

[@ThtGuyNameJorge]

Holosun sights are not cheap plastic crap

[@dougholst5724]

I agree. Sucks when a reviewer/influencer word vomits incorrect info. Get it right or stop reviewing products.

[@michaelgarza256]

Just found this dude.. hummmm I'm liking the channel

[@TiberiousGib]

10k subs with 11 uploads is amazing!!! Keep grinding!

[@jenkinstactical6311]

Idk of any Holosun red dots that's plastic...🤔

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Yea I misspoke. I mention that in the caption

[@jenkinstactical6311]

@@EmbracetheRecoil but either way good video! Seen one today and held it for the first time. I myself don't like any springfield but... Something about this one. Had a soft spot for the hellcat when it came out but went with the 43x and the 48. But this model might of convenienced me to buy one wanted to watch some reviews first. Yours was the first video I watch and I'm sold already 🤣. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@alexsmith0013]

I'm hoping for an FDE RDP in the future

[@Tripplebeem]

Same here, it’s a day 1 purchase for me when FDE hits. I’ve seen one channel reviewing it say that they asked SA and the response was that they hadn’t planned on it.

[@armstrong2052]

I couldn't wait until a peanut butter came out. Bought the first one I found.

[@alexsmith0013]

@@armstrong2052 Yup, I ended up doing the same thing. Even have it with a safety since thats all that was available lol

[@Tripplebeem]

@@alexsmith0013 I’m going to end up doing the same as you guys.

[@armstrong2052]

@@alexsmith0013 dude, I may have done the same thing! Can't remember if it had the safety or not. My osp hellcat I bought a commiefornia version without realizing it. I really should pay attention more. 😂🖖

[@jackwicker]

Maybe I'm wrong about this, but I feel like the majority of any effect that the RDP compensator has on recoil is due to its weight and size. The ports are just so small compared to its overall size and compared to the size of ports on other "carry" comps.

[@abstractvisions]

The comp weighs less than an ounce... I don’t really think its weight makes as much difference as the ports do.

[@jackwicker]

@@abstractvisions is it aluminum or something?

[@abstractvisions]

@@jackwicker yes, it's aluminum

[@DD_Dietriech]

Just bought a Hellcat on Saturday. They had a Red Dot on another model But without the Comp. I'll probably pick up an RDP after I find one, then I'll have two lol

[@nickrussett259]

You say thankyou.. I say..no problem. Subbed

[@wangtulong2066]

I subscribed and excellent review, brother 👍 👏 🙌

[@CT-gc1ck]

Could you go more into details on your holster and what the options are? Nice setup!

[@areyou0k98]

The rmsc is plastic but can be ordered with glass bit the holosun k series aren't plastic and cheap. Idk why you said that.

[@Omar-hn6kj]

smsc is plastic but rmsc is aluminum

[@areyou0k98]

@@Omar-hn6kj I'm talking about the lenses, you want a glass lenses but alot of micro optics use plastic lenses.

[@paigemacbeth3947]

I now have a Hellcat RDP to sell that my husband bought me. I was insistent upon the Hex Wasp because that is the only way I understood the gun to be made when it was released earlier this year. I watched videos on it and had been waiting for a long time to get a Hellcat. Once I saw the RDP, of course I had to have that one. Unfortunately, neither my husband nor the seller on Gbroker seemed to be aware that every RDP did not come with a Wasp. Very disappointed. We went back on GBroker and bought the version I wanted. Haven't made it to the range, but looking forward to firing this gem. Also, I saw that Springfield came out with 15 round mags about a week or so ago, so I bought two.

[@1tbriscoe]

Getting mine today!

[@doughboy7686]

I think the Holosun has glass not plastic

[@icervantesiii]

I guess Springfield doesn't sell the threaded barrel and comp separately. Already have the Hellcat, would like the comp as I have smaller hands than other guys... and I'm getting old.... doesn't help in maintaining the meat block pistol grip. Don't make me take a drill to the slide. Naaa, I wouldn't do that.. but srsly, I need a comp that doesn't require lock thread or hold stiff... or shims.

[@fm89386]

Love the hellcat. Wish it wasn't illegal in CT without a tax stamp 😢

[@insideout144]

Bought one and love it but can't keep it sighted in just emailed springfield hopefully the do me right

[@thatvegashighrisedude2757]

Have they responded ?

[@GabylannPR]

I'm a new shooter and new to ccw. I bought the hellcat for my edc and I love it! The rpd looks so awesome that I would like to have one too 😂. Cool video thanks!

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Thank you for watching!

[@sweetcostarica]

Any holsters for the compensator version?? None, one, any? Something to think about.

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

QVO tactical makes them

[@sweetcostarica]

@@EmbracetheRecoil Only them?

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

@@sweetcostarica try google

[@sweetcostarica]

@@EmbracetheRecoil 👎 No sorry. I'm not that interested in the Hellcat, this compensated version was a slim possibility. You (the video maker) just knowing of one holster maker for the above version of the Hellcat... well that say enough. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

[@chrisbritt4266]

Already have a Hellcat but I really do like that no one I was planning on getting a second handgun my hellcats my absolute favorite gun of all the ones I have. I was saying like getting a revolver but now I'm thinking I might get that new Hellcat

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Its a blast to shoot!

[@kr4wd]

Just got mine. Looks great. What was the name of the company that makes the belt clip? Didn't quite catch it on your video.

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Lunar concepts

[@kr4wd]

Thanks

[@OutdoorWalker]

Wish I could actually see the gun recoil...

[@KPCmedia10]

What grain bullet were you shooting out of the rdp?

[@Rob_Shoot]

Thank you for finding doing a comparison on original and the new version. I'm gonna be honest, I came very close I'm purchasing this but I'm glad I didn't. Smith and Wesson shield plus performance center got it right with ported barrel to help the recoil. Maybe comparison of the hellcat RDP and the Shield plus performance center?

[@diehardoutdoors]

Subbed hit the bell!!! Support all gun guys!!!

[@jonspencer7004]

They need the rdp in fde

[@mattlauck6521]

Thanks for the content! I have not found any information for Hex optics prior to the inclusion on this gun. Wondering who makes this optic? Doubt it is 'Springfield', as they make 1911s, M1 and put together some ARs, they are not known to innovate and import all modern pistols from HS Produkt in Croatia. (Hellcat is the H11 from HS Produkt) The optic looks pretty cool, but I really need to see if it is something that I want to trust my life to on a carry gun. (Will wait for a real optic review from Sage D!) Until I hear anything different, I will speculate that Springfield found a 3rd-tier Chinese maker that normally sells its wares on Amazon to build this optic... Battery compartment on bottom of optic? -sucks.

[@carolinarose704]

The battery life on the lowest setting is 65,000 hours so You wouldn’t be changing it that often :-)

[@Skill_Issue92]

I think it looks bada$$

[@kylek620]

I have a 911 .45 and love it. I am 6’9” w big hands. I really want a gun to conceal. I really like the looks and your video of the RDP. I’ve also considered the FN 5.7. Is there any others to consider or is the RDP the way to go.

[@shogun7.624]

Im 6’6 big hands but i just bought it it feels super nice tbh especially with the 13 round mag

[@SuperFame88]

Did you say holosun uses plastic? When and where ? That optic and the holosun nothing alike

[@specialk5296]

What about the Hellcat OPS? Has the sights but no compensated.

[@glickmpb]

Just saw this. I bought a Hellcat and not the RDP because the red dot sux. Its a shame they paired the RDP with a red dot with some serious issues.

[@JacksonWalter735]

Yup. Get a OSP Hellcat and buy a Swampfox Sentinel instead. So much better than the Hex. Hopefully the 2nd Gen Hex will be much better.

[@glickmpb]

@@JacksonWalter735 My Hellcat OSP is being delivered today and my buddy did just that. Bought the Sentinel. Problem is that all the red dots kind of suck :( There doesnt seem to be any real choices for anything 4+ stars or up :(

[@Nafy.Gaming]

Have you had any failure to feeds with this RDP? i know your Original Hellcat video you talked about FTF. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hellcat RDP, but FTF can get you killed. keep up the great videos man!

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Nothing yet! And no Hellcat issues since then

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

They look identical When your shooting. The muzzle flip and kick look identical. ? The regular hellcat is a way better buy I unless you want the sight then it’s worth it to buy this one as it’s similar price for the gun and sight and you get the comp

[@mattlauck6521]

Thanks for the content! My factory Hellcat trigger was not good trigger even compared with the lower bar set with most striker-fired pistols. FACTORY HELLCAT TRIGGER Take up fairly smooth, medium travel. (OK) Wall is distinct and pronounced. (Great) THEN the trigger has varying amounts of creep to the break. (Awful) Medium to long reset (ok to poor) Reset is audible and tactile. (Very Good) The WORST part was that IF you happen to roll your finger into the shoe before completely compressing the safety blade, the safety blade would catch the frame and prevent the trigger from operating. For a CCA gun, I think this is unacceptable. I have NEVER had any other pistol have this issue. Now, I was able to take a needle file and whittle down the catch point to fix this issue in under 5 minutes. Liked everything else about the gun. This really seems to be the best pistol that HS Produkt has ever made! ... So I got the APEX trigger installed and I think it is worth the money. APEX TRIGGER FOR HELLCAT Shoe is not as far forward and at that weird angle as the factory one. (Good) Take up is smooth and shorter (though heavier - I really liked this feel) (really Good) Wall is distinct and pronounced (Great) Although less, it still has a fair amount of creep though seems to break a little cleaner and is more predictable (little less than ok) Shorter reset (Pretty Good) Reset is audible and tactile. (Very Good) Safety blade does not have the binding issue! (Great) -- Still the after market Apex is still not close to being as good as a factory trigger in a Canik Elite, HK VP9, or Walther PPQ/PDP.

[@tonycaruso2917]

@12:09 you said you're getting the extra barrel. Does it come with the 3.8" threaded AND the 3" standard barrel if you want to keep it as a micro compact? You also called it a big gun twice and you like to carry a big gun. I'm a Hellcat owner and I bought it because I didn't want big. I already own big guns that will manage recoil a lot better than an comp Hellcat.

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Wondering if someone caught that. No I slipped I meant you get the longer barrel. I don’t call it a big gun, I say it’s built up like my big gun

[@tonycaruso2917]

@@EmbracetheRecoil full disclosure. Your comparison of the Hellcat, 365 and 43 is what influenced me into buying a Hellcat last summer. Great video. But in this video you did say this the kind of gun you carry, big. If you own a HC get the RDP so you have a big gun and a small gun. And that's not to criticize you. I think you're right in you comparing the 2. The question I see with this gun is why? Now that you stretched it to 7" does a comp HC shoot better than a non comp G43X MOS? Better than a Canik Elite SC? 365XL? Point is they just took a micro gun and stretched into the sub compact class and now they're in a class with a shitload more choices. Not saying it won't sell. Today you'll get top dollar for a sling shot and a bag of shiny marbles. But if this gun came out pre pandemic it'd be as dead as the grip zone gun.

[@staydangerousdblack8202]

When i go to there website for the holster it doesnt pop up

[@brobinson1022]

I spy Snedenwerks!

[@DistortedMindsProduc]

So I'm undecided and I need help. The RDP or the CZ P10C optic ready. Please HELP ME DECIDE!

[@General.Legion]

CZ P10C optic ready.

[@miltondejesus2076]

QVO tactical doesnt have the holster on their site-- where can I get details?

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Springfield category under sub compact

[@doughboy7686]

Hey does the tlr7subcompact fit on your hellcat?

[@jnkirkland1]

If you can find a RDP selling at list or lower let me know. I am seeing them for 50.00 to 150.00 over list

[@Postingam2]

I ended up paying $970 for mine before taxes. Good chunk of change but it’s what I wanted for my edc 👍🏼

[@jnkirkland1]

@@Postingam2 I went with the OSP. Got it for 600.00. I am going to spend the extra for the Hex Wasp - when the are available!

[@laundrieshanging9077]

@@Postingam2 whered ya order it? I have one on preorder…dunno if thats really a backorder lol

[@davidnclearlaketx]

GTO guns had the RDP package handguns in stock a couple of weeks ago.

[@trendy8706]

Can I shoot the RDP version without the compensator on it

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Yes

[@trendy8706]

@@EmbracetheRecoil thanks. Good review

[@bell112]

It’s hard to find the RDP you have any idea when they’ll be widely available

[@Omar-hn6kj]

i bought one off gunbroker yesterday for msrp $900 u just gotta keep looking and youll find it eventually

[@cosasdepuromacho1247]

🔥👌💪💯

[@BossBtv321]

We want to see the gun recoil

[@Muttandjeeps]

1st!

[@varmint87]

Nice palm trees....

[@blazability3469]

is the trigger pull heavier on the RDP than the original hellcat?

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

I don’t believe so. I believe they are both 5.5 and the new trigger is just a smoother show

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Shoe^

[@blazability3469]

@@EmbracetheRecoil thanks for the clarification! I been seeing some people saying that online. Nice review on the hellcat rdp!

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

@@blazability3469 thanks for watching! I appreciate it

[@CTNAZJJJJ]

what are the specs on the holster to order

[@CTNAZJJJJ]

holsters have so many options

[@StayOnTask_]

Link to holster?

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

QVO TACTICAL

[@EyeCue23]

Ugly pistol?? I got mine because how sexy it is!

[@ericmcmanus5179]

I don't think it's ugly at all

[@Lance2414_]

How much is the holster?

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Check their website

[@Lance2414_]

My fault, I didn’t even see that!

[@iwasrel0ading138]

Got the camera on himself and not the gun man we tryna see the gun!

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

I got tons of gun just skip around 😂 you get what you pay for

[@ronalddavis2234]

Need to move the camera to the gun more, your hair gel is nice and all but this is gun review. 🙂

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Lots of other channels to watch if you don’t like mine;)

[@werewolfalpha6660]

'makes video about new. less snappy recoil weapon and doesn't show the barrel while firing in the video".

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Watch more Alpha boy

[@peters303]

Hello! Check your position in camera BEFORE filming? I cannot see the whole firearm! You wasted it.... 👇🏽

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

You’ll be ok

[@czrthegreat]

Who tf told u the rdp models are ugly looking guns, a 40yr old cashier at a waffle house?

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Your mom

[@czrthegreat]

Lol pussy

[@jimhartline1193]

Gun is junk getting rid of mine as soon as I get it back from Springfield arm's!

[@LarryKelly]

Ugly? Sexy.

[@jamesbethune6602]

Bro gtfo lol holosun a plastic rmr bro really .. holosun is up with trigicon yet again I own and use a rmo6 type2 and the holosun 507c multi reticle and nothing cheap about 400 plus holosun to 775 to a pistol I paid 925 for and it came with one. Not talking shit about the hellkitty I own it and like it but please PLEASE don't compare the 2 rmrs thanks keep doing you

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Check caption

[@keemerbecks3941]

Red dot on a hand gun is BULLSHIT

[@EmbracetheRecoil]

Lol what?

[@D2E80]

Ugly????