Hellcat Pro vs. Glock 43x (Which should you buy for everyday carry)

[@axe5.9]

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[@tedross2424]

Just got my HC pro, installed an Apex 3 trigger, cyelee cat pro and a set of DPM recoil reduction springs. Made a lot of difference.

[@axe5.9]

Sweet, I’m going to let my cousin know about your set up that way he can do some upgrades. Hopefully he likes it more! Did it make a big difference?

[@tedross2424]

absolutely, plus I find that if I go with 124 grain, it also helps with recoil. trigger is about 2 pounds lighter as well. @@axe5.9

[@medusavibes6092]

I don’t know men I wouldn’t trust my life in such “upgrades”

[@axe5.9]

@@medusavibes6092 to each their own. Some people like stock/oem and that’s completely fine!

[@medusavibes6092]

@axe5.9 true all I’m saying is that if it’s going to be your CCW and your life and the life of your love ones depends on it can’t be room for errors or malfunction situations happen way too fast fam. That’s why I don’t mess with my CCW triggers or triggers system much less recoil system or custom slides with a random weight… in my humble opinion

[@anartteacher]

I am brand new to firearms and wish I had started a long time ago because gling to the range is the best therapy I have ever tried. Being able to experience You and Tré's Glocks gave me insight as to what a real gun feels like. I enjoyed having a go with these prices. I never shot a gun that was this nice. Thanks bud! Hope to learn alot more.

[@axe5.9]

Hey brotha, glad you enjoyed shooting are guns! I started the same way. I just started last year in July so I’m Farley new to all this as well. Hope to see you more often at the range!

[@PewPewithDrew]

I Love videos like this. For future If there’s any way you can mount the camera higher that would be dope so we could see the recoil as if looking through your eyes. But awesome content much appreciated.

[@axe5.9]

Thank you! And yes I noticed once I was editing and have it sitting a little higher now! Might have to redo this one or just show the recoil!

[@mmante78]

43x mos simple and it works. My choice!

[@axe5.9]

Great choice !

[@anthonycampos3747]

Just a friendly FYI their called magazines not clips brother, but I love the video 😊

[@leoguy1609]

Like the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro better, especially if you get the Gear Up Package Hellcat Pro has five more rounds than the Glock 43X. My Gear Up Package came with 4-17 round magazine, 1-15 round magazine and a green dot optic. What I don't like about the Hellcat Pro? The trigger and U- notch rear sight. I like the Glock 43X but if I had to choose one? Would be the Hellcat Pro because it's higher capacity and feels better in my hand. Glock was the first company to offer subcompact handguns in 1996. Got to give credit to Glock, they shook up the firearm industry more than once.

[@lucideyemedia]

Im glad i watched this. No longer interested in the Hellcat. I'd rather spend the money pimpin out my g43x. HC pro looks clean as hell though.

[@markmikasa5630]

2 things, clips are not magazines and the flashlight actually does help in balance of the gun and thus helps you in recoil on small guns. So the flashlight will helping you in hitting the target.

[@axe5.9]

👍

[@DirkJ.]

He specified the light won't help "accuracy", basically what he meant I believe.

[@RidinDirtyOutdoors]

Good video! 43x 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@axe5.9]

Thanks 👍

[@truthtold9084]

Coming from a state that only allows a capacity of 10 rounds, what are your thoughts comparing the Hellcat Pro vs Glock 43x? If you had to choose one, which one in your opinion would be the winner?

[@axe5.9]

Great question! Due to limits on capacity the correct answer would be 43x. However, I am in Texas so thankfully I do not have that issue. In paper the hellcat pro is by far better due to having more stuff out the box. But if you plan on upgrading anyways the Glock is easier to modify/upgrade since they have a wider range of options in the market. Me personally I will chose the 43x. I wouldn’t shy away from the hellcat pro though. Best advice I can give is go to the range and shoot both and see what feels better to you and what you’re more accurate with.

[@djorig]

I have the G48 with shield arms magwell and a comp. I also have the HC Pro. No magwell or comp. I admit that I was able to shoot the Glock way better. But, after practicing with the hellcat for a few months, I’m much better with the hellcat. I would like to get a magwell for the hellcat.

[@axe5.9]

Oh yeah, with practice and time you can adjust to the gun. My cousin is getting more range time with it now and he’s adjusting to it

[@RahGzz90]

Aye tell ya cousin floyds custom shop make magwells for the hellcat pro and its 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@axe5.9]

Will do!

[@travis9687]

I’ve compared the 43X, Hellcat pro, Hellcat RDP…hellcat rdp has far less recoil out of all of them…the micro compensator makes a big difference-especially with defensive ammo…I found the Hellcat pro to have less recoil than the 43X-the reason I believe you may feel more recoil in your test is because of the flashlight.

[@axe5.9]

Nice brother, I have a slow mo video I took with multiple people shooting each gun and it was the same result the hellcat just naturally had more kick visually and physically. The hellcat overall is a great gun though!

[@dapperdangerous-l9i]

lets get it brother. I have both and the FN reflex. Love all 3.We don't fuck with sig round here.

[@axe5.9]

Well said fam 🔥

[@coryricks]

I have both.. On paper the Hellcat Pro is better. With that being said, I edc the 43x. I shoot it better and the smoother edges feel better in my hand. The Hellcat Pro is definitely a reliable and solid option though.. 💪🏾💯

[@axe5.9]

Yeah, on paper hellcat by a landslide. But yes, I edc a 43x and just recently rotated to a MR920P but really the 43x and hellcat pro are really great options!

[@lilcauzinruckus]

The cousin in the grey hoodie is building a terrible habit of looking over his gun after he fires to see where the round went. With a dot, just keep sighted in.

[@axe5.9]

I think the main reason he did this was because he had just zeroed the gun in and was adjusting to the different reticles he had. I believe at the end he used the reticle with the small dot and the circle. Good eye though!

[@jreynolds388]

With practice and irons, you see your sights and target when trigger breaks . So, there is no need to look once your shot breaks if you're sighted in. If you develop flinch and we all do , you'll stop seeing you shots. It's more difficult w snappy gun. However.

[@axe5.9]

He just ported his gun so we will see how he does today! Stay tuned

[@positivereactions4044]

Hellcat pro longer grip longer slide still kicks like a mule

[@axe5.9]

She def kicks that for sure!

[@user-ln5ps7lv7b]

Maybe talk to your doctor about a testosterone boost? Maybe you’ll develop a mans grip

[@positivereactions4044]

@@user-ln5ps7lv7b please no !! I’m non binary

[@oscarcortez5863]

43x snappy as hell

[@nesone6520]

@@user-ln5ps7lv7b 🤣🤣

[@BertitoPerez1]

What was the upgrades on your 43x add the link if you can thanks

[@axe5.9]

Unfortunately it doesn’t let me add links for some reason. But ill post them in the comments

[@djorig]

Floyd’s customs has the magwell for the hellcat pro!! I’m ordering one asap

[@axe5.9]

Sweet let me know how you like it!

[@tedross2424]

Im going to be sending my HC pro in for porting. Can't wait to get it back

[@Caddi1985]

I want the magwell, but I don't want to have to buy their baseplates too. I would need to buy 4 baseplates as well.

[@axe5.9]

Damn, yeah buying 4 baseplate will hit a bit lol

[@djorig]

@@Caddi1985 the magwell doesn’t work with the original baseplate.

[@woodystube1000]

If Glock ever comes out with 15 rd factory magazines this would be a much more serious comparison. I own both. The Pro has better grip stippling, grip angle, sights, and trigger. The 43x feels more compact and rounded on the grip edges, and shoots fantastic. What separates the two, by miles in my opinion, is the factory mag capacity. 15 reliable rounds vs 10 reliable rounds or 15 “work most of the time” rounds? No contest. For an edc, round count and reliability absolutely matter. Hellcat pro walks away with the trophy here.

[@axe5.9]

I agree, on paper hellcat wins day and night. You also have to keep in mind most people that buy these guns are first time shooters. They might not have a lot of experience so they will tend to go with a gun that shoots flatter. Overall the hellcat is a great gun but I think this is why it’s a deal breaker for most since it has so much kick compared to the 43x. Also, most people do not modify there edc and some don’t mind the 10 round count all it takes is 1 good shot so at the end it’s personal preference but both guns are great choice for edc!!

[@woodystube1000]

@@axe5.9 I agree, the Pro does win on paper..and steel. (Kidding) These always boil down to personal preference, but I would not hesitate to recommend a Hellcat Pro to a new shooter even if they perceive it to be snappier. If a person has chosen to make the financial commitment of purchasing a gun, I strongly recommend they make the time commitment to practice with it and learn how to shoot it well before carrying it in a defensive capacity. If they only intend to use it for shooting at cans in the desert, magazine capacity is irrelevant.

[@axe5.9]

@@woodystube1000 oh yeah, completely agree with you if people want something already good out of the box with no modifying then I will definitely recommend the hellcat pro but if they’re looking for something less snappy then of course of 43X. but like you mentioned you do have to practice with this gun, no matter what gun you choose. You have to put it through the ringer you have to know your gun inside and out

[@YeboSa]

I agree, my first gun was the hellcat, loved it and still miss it but it kicked like an angry 🐴 so I got the 43x but the grip feels like I am holding a broom. Thinking about trying the shield plus.

[@woodystube1000]

@@YeboSa I get it, but the Hellcat is a different gun than the Hellcat Pro. The Pro has a longer barrel and slide, and has more grip to hold onto. P365 was the first of the high capacity magazine micro compacts and Hellcat was Springfield’s response. The Pro, 43x, and P365Xl all represent slightly larger “micros” for better recoil management and higher capacity in a carry gun.

[@todoubled7970]

Fair comparison. It sounds like if you spent more time with the Hellcat and modified to the way you like it, I believe you’d choose the Hellcat over the Glock. Basically, like you said, they are so close in comparison that whichever a person decides to buy, they’re going to have a great firearm.

[@axe5.9]

100% agree all you need is range time and get to know the gun! Either one will be a great choice!

[@Big_E91]

That wasnt a stove pipe that’s failure to eject.

[@axe5.9]

If you go back to the video. The casing got stuck on the slide, so yes that was a stove pipe. Failure to eject is when the casing stays in the chamber and doesn’t release the empty casing.

[@WesTxNav]

I purchased the Hellcat Pro with an amazing deal of 1-15rds and 1-17rds magazine included. Free GearUp Promotion includes 3-17 rds magazines, a range bag and a polymer green dot. Glocks are over priced and over rated. I will take the Hellcat Pro!

[@johnhatchel9681]

Hellcat all day.

[@axe5.9]

Yeah can’t go wrong with it

[@bbmw9029]

Hellcat pro all the way. Why? the Glock had a failure. There are other reasons, but that's a big one.

[@axe5.9]

Hmmm please do say what other reason? Genuinely want to know. Would like the perspective of someone else.

[@bbmw9029]

@@axe5.9 a lot of what was said in the video. It comes standard with OEM 15 and 17 round magazines. No need for third party mags and mag catches. It comes standard with good steel sights (the front veing a tritium night sight.) As per the video, it has a better trigger. It has better erginomics (grip texture, grip angle.) Also, I like the idea if a carry gun that has a manual safety. There is a version of yet HCP that has that. Is that enough?

[@axe5.9]

@@bbmw9029 sure, but you also have to keep in mind that I made it to what it is now because I wanted these things. If you also check statistics the Glock 43x was the most bought gun for concealed carry. It will most likely be 2024 most bought gun as well. Reason on why, the gun is a Glock, glocks just work and the simplicity of them as well. I compare Glock like iPhone it’s simple to use and anyone that picks one up will know how to use and take it apart. I get the hellcat PRO comes with more bells and whistles which is nice but in reality when you think of guns someone that isn’t educated the first thing they think of will most likely be Glock. Again this isn’t no hate towards the hellcat I enjoyed the gun but it wasn’t my cup of tea. Yes my gun did have a stove pipe which can happen to any gun at anytime. You also have to keep in mind that IF you wanted to customize your gun Glock will always have a BIGGER VARIETY of stuff. But if we compare stock to stock then yes the hellcat does win in several things! 👍

[@Tredaytactical]

@@bbmw9029the hellcat trigger is garbage the gun is supper snappy witch scars and turns away new shooters the only thing the hellcat has is ergonomics to it and some metal sights witch 9/10 will be replaced with a red dot so that don’t really even matter

[@bbmw9029]

@@axe5.9I always thought of the G43x as a quicky, weak sauce response to the SIG P365. I don't think it would have sold nearly as well as it has if Shield Arms didn't come out with the aftermarket 15 round mags.

[@elarioutadros9008]

glock is way better

[@sethmohr6400]

Go to gym

[@axe5.9]

Haven’t gone in two weeks 🤣

[@marcinr.3017]

Po co wam kolimatory na broni , która służy do obrony osobistej na dystansie max do 10 metrów ??

[@axe5.9]

Really it’s just more of a want than a need that’s all