Springfield Hellcat RDP Review | Best EDC 2021?

[@carolinarose704]

Appreciate your review and expertise. I had the regular Hellcat first and recently got the RDP. I agree with everything you said. I did not know if the RDP would be as easy to conceal but I am not having any issue with it. The added comp And Hex wasp don’t seem to Be a problem. I just added the 15 magazine and appreciate the extra capacity. Even though it’s a little heavier, I feel secure and confident with this option. Right out of the box I was able to shoot accurately from 30 feet. I concur with your value for the money even though it is a little more than some people may be looking to spend, well worth it! Just as a sidenote, I’m at 62-year-old woman with arthritis :-) definitely a great option for just about anyone I think.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

You are correct! Glad you like it and thank you for the kind words! It’s an awesome shooting gun!

[@JoseFlores-fm2vc]

I found myself with the same issue. I couldn’t decide so I got 2 hellcats lol. OSP and the RDP.

[@kylen1922]

I agree I picked one up last week for $780. And it's worth every penny. The dots are going for 300 and u get a threaded barrel and comp. Love the gun just put 300 rds threw it with no malfunctions. The trigger could be better but it is a tack driver.

[@peters303]

Definitely among the most objective review channels More so demonstrating PDP vs regular Hellcat given your core fundamentals are par excellence.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Thank you! We really try to be objective, it’s important to us. Everyone has their own personal preferences but that’s not what we want to portray. Thanks for watching again!

[@tonybailey89]

Man this was an excellent, well organized, informative review especially on the optic for the RDP! Definitely picking one up for a summer EDC gun and there's a plate to make the Holosun 507k work with this pistol as well, they now have the 15 round mags AND a manual safety available as well...what more could you ask for!

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Thank you! It’s an excellent choice for concealed carry! Perfect size and great package. That 507K is the way to go!

[@darrenbaker6385]

I love my RDP. Now, 3 years later, they have released the Hellcat pro comp. I would like to see a video comparison between RDP and pro comp.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

The Hellcat Pro Comp is a significant difference or upgrade. The biggest change you will see is the comfort from the full size grip and how it feels.

[@danielmarshall7285]

My first experience with a compensator is the rdp and yes it has blow back , just few rounds and the lense is covered with back splash but cleans up easily. Great gun

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

It is indeed! We didn’t experience any issues with carbon build up on the objective.What kind of ammo were you using by chance?

[@very7962]

@@HuntFishShootChannel if I had to guess, they were using Blazer. Which is why I don’t run it on anything except my CX4 Storm.

[@jamesm9560]

Thanks. So many people act like a compensator is no big deal.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

It is, they definitely work and could be the future!

[@jamesm9560]

@@HuntFishShootChannel it is the future. 😎

[@user-po4oh2hz8p]

I'm thinking of picking one up. Seen it in person an boy is it tiny! I think I'm gonna go for it.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

It’s a sweet shooting micro compact! Shoots great too!

[@hecsan69ify]

I like his review. He’s right. It did shoot a little to the left. But then again so did the regular hellcat when I tried it. I’m not a pro but I guess just adjust the wasp to the right. Again, that’s just my opinion based from owning guns for about two years. I found out about The Hellcat late in 2020. Tried it. It snapped back hard and to the left. In early 2021,I bought the RPD. The comp was great. Still a little left. It could be me. Still learning to adjust the wasp as I’m an new to guns. Love the gun though. Easy to conceal. And packs a punch. I have the new 15 clip. Love it.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@kylen1922]

U just made the number one no no. 🔞 never call a magazine a clip. 😆

[@hecsan69ify]

@@kylen1922 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joesimons7387]

I bought the Springfield Hellcat and I find it a bit too snappy for me. I did go out and bought the P 365 XL and found it works better for me. To each his own. Oh also the optics suck on this pistol. I removed them good thing was Springfield includes the plate to remove the optical sights.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

That’s ok! It’s all personal preference and what shoots best for you!

[@kamaurihinton3165]

Amazing video brother I’m 14 now hopefully this will be available when I turn 21. Keep going with the KZbin amazing channel🔵⚫️🔵🇺🇸

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Thank you for watching!

[@falcon4548]

Picked one up the other day ! Sighted it in …. Nice ! Love it ! Great review BTW 🤩🤩🤩

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Awesome! That makes us happy to hear!

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Nicely Done! Guns are Scary to me! 😂 Carry On

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Haha us too... it’s a struggle every time we touch them 😂

[@nancycooper1396]

My setup is the same but I added a light. Sure do like it as my EDC🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸⚓️⚙️

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Great EDC choice!

[@K1m_Jong_Wick]

Love the RDP, but not a fan of the Hex Wasp. I wish Springfield would release an optic-ready compensated version. Call it the OSP-C or something. Knock about $150 off the price of the RDP and let the buyer choose their RDS.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

I’m pretty sure that I’ve seen one without the Wasp at my local store

[@Big_Chevy01]

They sell it without the optic for around $650

[@rodscrivner7132]

Great review..earned another sub..Good presentation..Five Star review

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Thank you! We appreciate your support!

[@tedr.richardson4655]

Thank you, Sir. Great Video Masonry Plus Florida

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Thanks for watching Ted!

[@jasonhester1294]

Love those targets

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

So do we!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Put an appropriate Allen key on your key ring for adjusting the Red Dot.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Great more crap on my key ring just what I did. How about carrying tools in your vehicle?! 😱

[@jeffreylocke8808]

@@HuntFishShootChannel one allen wrench is thin and inconspicuous. Go drama Lana!!

[@whatfreedom7]

It’s funny SA released the RDP for half the price of the FN 509cc edge.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Preach on brother!

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

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[@gobucs3146]

Did you switch back yet? Cause they’re horrible.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

@@gobucs3146 we’ve had the opposite experience but to each their own!

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Horrible? We love them 🤣

[@gobucs3146]

I mean I get you’re probably paid, but I had three pairs, both first pairs replaced and upgraded by Axil which is cool, and they all either stopped working completely, or work but don’t silence the shots. Complete garbage. Went to a different brand and haven’t look back.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

When it comes to products, we pride ourselves on always giving our honest feedback… So you’ll never see us embellish because it’s a “free product”. We personally have loved the Axil products. They definitely work differently than some of the other electronic hearing protection devices on the market. Some of the other brands that I’ve tried amplify everything until there’s a higher decibel noise then cuts everything out completely. Works great in many situations especially on the range. What we like about these is being able to communicate while filming and not being completely silenced. Even outside of the range, for example mowing the lawn, the sound of the mower is tolerable and I can still hear my wife if she’s yelling (now that’s sort of a curse and a blessing) 🤣

[@varmint87]

Great review.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Thank you!

[@Jasondranoff]

Why shouldn't you "slave" the dot to the sights? I did that on my MR920, 43x with my HD XR sights, and I put the MR920 fighting sights on my PDP with the Holosun 509c and they are PERFECTLY zeroed and accurate. I've always read and seen that you shouldn't do that but I did it to get a starting point and it worked with no adj. needed. Also for anyone that is looking for a 1/3 lower co-witness for the PDP with the RMR footprint the Shadow Systems Fighting Sights work perfectly as they are a bit taller than standard sights but not comically tall like supressor hight sights.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

It’s funny you say that but it’s dependent on sights for your gun and if they are low barely co-witness sights your point of aim or dot makes you cant the gun to line up, now on suppressor height sights the dot is a lot of times line up. The term slaving is sighting the red dot into the sight or moving it to the sight instead of how it’s actually impacting the target. Aaron Cowan of Sage Dynamics explains all this in much greater detail and more knowledgeable than I. I do really appreciate the input on the sights for the PDP as I look to upgrade the ones on mine! Thank you for watching!

[@Jasondranoff]

@@HuntFishShootChannel that makes sense thanks for the input I never knew why people said that. I'm new to dots.... The fighting sights sites for the PDP worked amazing I gave it a shot and I love it for the lower 1/3 co-witness. I posted a REALLY bad video on KZbin just to show people as I saw nothing on line about it. I warn you the Video is bad but It's clear and shows the sights on the pistol so you can get a look before you purchase. Link below kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbdYnSgg8aGgKM

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Awesome thank you!

[@marksc1929]

Great review .. I've the standard version and looking to get the RDP ... again , great and honest review ..."

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Thank you mark! The RDP is an awesome upgrade over the standard Hellcat!

[@marksc1929]

@@HuntFishShootChannel ..I know ...but also $1000 😰

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

You can find them down near the 750 Range if you are lucky!

[@joshwagner8954]

Maybe my hands are just too big for the Hellcat but on mine the Dove tail on the rear, digs into the web of my thumb to tbe point of drawing blood. I'm not talking about the slide, I mean the actual Dove tail. It's painful to shoot. Selling mine.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Wow that’s unfortunate to hear! Myself and the cameraman who owns our Hellcats both have big hands and never had an issue with that. We’ve both found it very comfortable to shoot... but not every gun is for everyone I guess.

[@RchamOfficial]

Do you just have really big hands or something?

[@alexralston22]

Can you take the comp off for easier conceal carrying? Does the comp cause more mussle flash? Thanks in advance!

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

You could but I wouldn’t. There is a lot of data and demonstrations in regards to pistol comps, muzzle flash is not a concern it’s extremely minimal on a pistol.

[@awesomedave8484]

RDP vs p365xl Spectre Comp? Price is easier on the hellcat…. But that sig series is sweet looking.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

That’s a tough one. How about the new Xmacro?! I think the spectre has an edge over the rdp, but it’s also nearly 600 bucks more. It’s not even 400 bucks better.

[@awesomedave8484]

@@HuntFishShootChannel thank you for the reply, I will check that one out too. Thanks for all the content, your putting out a ton of great uploads. I didn't realize this Xmacro was released. I just picked up the xl and have buyers remorse already haha.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

I know I think I’m gonna have to check that macro out for a new personal concealed carry option!

[@JustAverageJeff]

I really like this pistol hope I can get one someday!

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

We hope so too! Sooner rather than later, it’s an awesome pistol.

[@bigred1786]

Have you shot the RDP with the shield seed dot? I think they come stock with the wasp or the shield so I’m struggling on which one to get. Thank you!

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

you can get one without those optics, but I would go with the shield if you were picking.

[@doughboy7686]

Good show just the wasp is a flop

[@geckomabster1625]

hi, can you rview the kimber r7 mako. thanks

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Not sure if that’s one we will do, I haven’t ever been a big fan of them and have handled quite a few of them. We will take it into consideration!

[@oliverarreola40]

Does the rdp come with the option to change the red dot for a different red dot ?

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

You can get an RDP with no dot or take this one off and it will fit other micros.

[@kdubb11]

Looks good, but I really love my Glock 43X. Just have to get my slide milled.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Think of it like the G48 with an optic because with the comp and longer barrel they are almost identical in size. A lot of people sleep on the Hellcat, and they shouldn’t they shoot so well and on top of that you aren’t spending $40 for mag and 20 for a mag release for a 48/43X to get competitive capacity. This is coming from someone who carries a G48 50%. People often compare the Hellcat to a P365 and in reality it’s more of a direct competitor to Glock. (Design, trigger, grip)

[@wade6523]

It would be way better with a shield RMSC or another optic. That hex os horrible

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

I don’t know if I would go as far as horrible, their is certainly room for improvement but it’s not 507k or RMRcc

[@jwj011576]

I’m currently in the search for an RDP with the Wasp 🐝.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Good luck! We hope you find one, it’s worth it!

[@blackgattbaby]

Close to 9hundred nope not in Alabama i paid 1023$ for my hell cat rdp regular price was 969$ plus tax

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Wow! I don’t think I’ve seen them much over $900 here in Ohio

[@blackgattbaby]

@@HuntFishShootChannel wow 😮 thats crazy you where right the tax here just higher witch is kinds crazy to me

[@InstinctiveFirearmReviews]

Looks awesome but that be loud on the ears I'd figure.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

It’s a little louder, but not like you would think since pistol caliber rounds are so much slower than rifle. Definitely no deal breaker like some rifle comped guns can be annoyingly loud/concussive

[@InstinctiveFirearmReviews]

@@HuntFishShootChannel fair enough

[@doughboy7686]

I wish you guys would tell the truth about this gun and let everyone know the wasp optic is garbage with the totally automatic wasp optic. In low level light its garbage. Saw it tried it garbage. Bought a osp model hellcat put a holosun 507k on it. He is absolutely lying about the wasp being good. Yes the build quality is just descent. The comp is good they should just sell the barrel and comp. Don't make people buy the whole gun for the raggedy optic that comes on it, just sell the barrel and comp.

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

No one is lying here. This video as you see it is a first impression. We reviewed this right out of the box. As a matter of fact you’ll here me say that this isn’t a proven optic and that we have no clue about durability, battery life claims, etc. To your other point… initially this was released only with the Wasp, but they are now offering it with a Shield SMSC… and don’t quote me on this, but I’ve also seen them advertised without an optic… but that’s not listed on their site.

[@very7962]

@@HuntFishShootChannel the RDP is not offered without a red dot option. But I have to agree with the sentiment. The WASP just doesn’t live up to the marketing hype. The biggest flaw is the auto adjusting brightness. It just doesn’t work outright. Which is why for my RDP I got the shield SMSc. At this point Springfield should just pull the WASP entirely until they’ve fixed the problems. The SMSc is a blessing. It actually works like a red dot should.

[@elliottpeabody1287]

Would love to have seen your whole review, but when that god-awful music came on, I immediately turned off your video!!

[@HuntFishShootChannel]

Oh my goodness did you? Son of a B!