SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HELLCAT 9MM | New Owner First Gun | Self Defense & Motorcycle Carry

Yo peeps,
I'm no stranger to the fact that guns in this country is a highly controversial topic, and I for one am somewhat conflicted about the entire concept. If you want to have an insight to my philosophy on guns and carrying them, particularly out in adventure scenarios, take a look at my video linked below.
This isn't a new direction for this channel, rather it coincides with everything that this channel is about, setting out and adventuring. It's a dangerous world out there, and choosing to protect oneself with the means of a firearm is not something that I have taken lightly.
As for the weapon I've chosen, it's about the best option out there that I've discovered and I'm quite enjoying it! Here's what I think about it! Enjoy...
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[@richyromero2201]

I love my hellcat as well. And I also love to see new gun owners exercising their 2nd amendment rights and assuming themselves and seeking out training and whatnot. Keep it up my good man

[@CaptMaxADV]

Thanks a lot!

[@reverse_shell]

First time gun owner after seeing events in the world recently and I went with the Hellcat for conceal/open carry. I haven't even fired a round yet but I plan to get to the range soon to gain experience with the weapon. I really appreciated your video!

[@robinl6659]

You just need some tweaking on your body mechanics ,a bit of training will bring you right where you need to be.Im a 64 yr old female and find this to be a great firearm for many reasons! Love it!

[@jeffreykomp6664]

Bought mine a week ago, 7/24/2020, and had it in my possession in 45 minutes. Feels great in my hand and will be my EDC. Already ordered a extra 13+1. Great close quarters pistol.

[@tooheyds]

Just purchased my Hellcat and about to fire first rounds. Video was helpful and appreciated. Always nice to hear a review from a fellow amateur when it comes to, we’ll, anything really. Thanks for posting

[@fletchlives4763]

I’m a new gun owner. I actually ordered mine through the gun shop. I have no idea when I’m gonna get mine he said it could be a month or two dang it I’m excited to get mine as well

[@allensmith7666]

Hey i don’t mean to hate on your video but you muzzled yourself on your hand several times when the mag was loaded try to practice better gun safety I would hate for you to have any accidents as a first time gun owner

[@CaptMaxADV]

Agreed. See others’ comments.

[@OutdoorCanadians]

Bro I can hear you counting how many bullets you’ll have left after practice to actually defend yourself and I totally understand your pain 😂 I was new during COVID and I couldn’t hardly get any ammo let alone enough to practice or make a video! 😂😂 welcome to the 2A club ✊🏽

[@censor7618]

Just got mine today in the fde. Wow! Is all I can say, great little shooter for how small it is! Rock on dude🤘

[@srsatlaf4730]

Good choice! The Hellcat is my pocket carry gun when I carry that method but its great for any type of EDC carry, and I like it a lot.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Heck yeah man. Do you keep it in a pocket holster? Or just freely?

[@srsatlaf4730]

@@CaptMaxADV In a Desantis Super Fly holster, I love that pocket holster! www.desantisholster.com/super-fly/ I had Foxx Holsters make an IWB magazine pouch for the 13 round Hellcat magazine. They made the mold off of the Magazine I sent them. So if anyone is looking for an IWB magazine carrier for the Hellcat 13 round magazine I would highly recommend Foxx holsters. www.foxxholsters.com/collections/magazine-carriers/products/single-magazine-hybrid-holster-black-leather?variant=1215387685

[@scottcombs6993]

Bought mine a week ago. Immediately bought the 15 round magazine. Found that if you want more bangs, you can put the 13 round base on the 15 round mag and get 18 rounds. Crazy for a subcompact!

[@CaptMaxADV]

Whoa! Good to know! 🙌🏻

[@ronaldjdonald6003]

Hey Scott Combs I was wondering if this would hinder the guns ability whatsoever doing that?? Thanks for the knowledge

[@scottcombs6993]

@@ronaldjdonald6003 I have shot several magazines through it with zero issues. The longer magazine doesn’t conceal as well, so I carry a 13 round, and put the 18 round in my pocket.

[@ronaldjdonald6003]

That was my plan for the gun as well I'm terms of what mags I will use also do u think this gun shoots as accurately as other subcompact out of the box I've heard a lot of controversy about it not shooting very accurately or maybe a little low high or left

[@scottcombs6993]

@@ronaldjdonald6003 TBH my handgun skills need work. I’m a rifle guy myself, but they are really hard to holster. But I will say this…my brother was a marksman in the Army, and he picked up my Hellcat and was nailing every shot out at about 40 yards. Hard to argue with that. He did comment that you have to set the front sight down in the rear U just a little bit.

[@KE4NAB]

Keep practicing, I have one and the micro compact platform is a completely different form of shooting. I love mine.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Thanks! Will do.

[@gruesomely2760]

I got this gun about a month ago, it's my first handgun I carry it everyday and shoot it once a week. I love it! At the ffl dealer after submitting my 4473 application I was able to proceed in seconds! aha God Bless Texas.

[@roberthall2539]

Practice, Practice and more Practice you will get better. Good luck.. congrats on the new gun..

[@genegleason4987]

I just shot mine today with my Glock 17 and sig m17. First of all , impressed by low recoil. I have to do a lot of laser training to get as good results with my other two big guns. I used some junk ammo at the start but went to brass . Lot of gun in a small package. This is my concealed carry gun .

[@CaptMaxADV]

It’s my only pistol and I usually carry it concealed too. It’s awesome!

[@infidel24]

I just bought one a few days ago. Have been carrying a hellcat pro so I figured I may as well get it's smaller brother. The extra mags and range bag didn't hurt in my decision to buy it. Can remove the spacer on the 2 15 round mags and use them in the hellcat pro. I put an apex trigger in the hellcat today. It's a much nicer feeling trigger than the stock trigger. Well worth the $85. Thanks for your service.

[@CaptMaxADV]

🙌🏻 First I’ve even heard of a Pro version!

[@centermass4962]

I love my hellcat man. They r very good guns. Try to find u some brass ammo. Steel case can be hard on your feed ramp.

[@drdeed610]

we are having ammo shortages so when my mom bought her first gun she was only able to get 50 steel cases hollows.

[@justinschramer2174]

They never jam

[@jamescooper9573]

Steel case isn't hard on your gun lol. Wondering if your young . Or new ? They don't allow you too shoot steel case at most public ranges. Only because you can't reload the brass . Seeing this a year later an 🤦😭

[@centermass4962]

@@jamescooper9573 you apparently dont shoot alot do u? Find u a pistol and shoot nothing but steele case ammo thru it and see how long the feed ramp lasts verses brass. And i dont mean a few hundred rounds either i mean thousands. Since u know it all 😂 and btw everybody knows the reason u cant shoot steele case at in door ranges genius.

[@jamescooper9573]

@@centermass4962 👍 sure lol .

[@MrHunnitHustles]

Forgot to mention Lithium Phosphate batteries. Currently the best battery we can own. Also can power a house with over 10,000 charge cycles.

[@terrypen]

Yep, love my Hellcat except when i tried to color fill the logo and acetone removed part of the finish! (but not my XD45) ex 67N20 here! M60Ds were so much fun to shoot out of the helicopters!

[@yomomma107]

I got the fde model and love it. Carry it all day everyday 😁

[@CaptMaxADV]

Siiiiiik

[@KDMeowmmy]

❤️ Hellcat Love. Have owned mine a few months now. Look into a Mantis dry fire system. My instructor just started me with one yesterday. I am petite and sometimes I’m unable to pull the trigger after a few rounds. We’re working on several options before possibly replacing with an aftermarket. Find someone to show you how to clean it, too. Enjoy!

[@ChamberedElite77]

Stout first gun. Micro compacts are not necessarily the best choice for first time gun owners. however, Once you learn to shoot it, you’ll be able to shoot any handgun with precision.( with a few exceptions.)

[@gerardclarke8366]

I purchased my hellcat a month ago and put 300 rounds through it in 2 separate range sessions. I see that you were not doing so well with the accuracy aspect while using this firearm. For me, I have noticed that it is pretty spot on for a subcompact with traverse (left and right) alignment of sights and shot placement however I have to aim over and above my desired point of impact especially at distances over 20-25 feet. I find that the isosceles stance while leaning forward center of gravity works the best with this firearm due to its hard muzzle flip and considerably hard recoil for a 9mm. Particular attention needs to be made with gripping the firearm as well. (Push / pull method) is important when firing rapidly to keep muzzle flip down while still making strikes on target. both eyes open is a must as well due to having to aim over desired point of impact. all in all, a good, concealed carry gun. My carry gun prior to this was a 5+1 Springfield xds 45 which I carried since 2012. Refuse to get rid of the xds 45 it's just been retired to my bedside gun on my nightstand. it doesn't leave the house anymore.

[@timadams3975]

I just got this a couple of weeks ago and love it. Only shot a 100 rounds in it so far but have pretty much dialed it in at 25 ft slow shooting of course.

[@CaptMaxADV]

👌🏻 Still my only hand gun and I’m still as stoked with it! 💯

[@mike34744]

Not sure if I missed it In the video, but if you didn’t know the 11 round magazine can be changed to the flat base plate if you need easier concealment.

[@CaptMaxADV]

I prefer the pinky extension for now. Once I start packing it around concealed I’ll prob give the flat base a try.

[@thecodenamekendrick]

This is probably my 100th handgun and by far my favorite it's a do it all handgun that can do it all

[@dkernek]

Concealed carry course just goes over legalities usually. Definitely get some training, look up gun sight, thunder ranch, they're both close to you I believe. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to carry when off road, worried about breaking a hip on a dismount, lol.

[@CaptMaxADV]

For sure! Can't imagine learning a lot about gun handling while seated in a classroom for 4 hours! But that'll definitely be good information. In the mean time here's a decent video that popped up for me, it's from 1990. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5uXgYaVbbdof6c

[@centermass4962]

U have to shoot 30 rounds into a target also. Its not all just talk. In N.C. its a 8 hr course.

[@mikesechler8242]

I have a Hellcat Had it since late 2019 love it done a lot of up grades on mine it good video you will like it the more you shoot it

[@CaptMaxADV]

Sweet man. So far it's everything I hoped for and wanted. I'll be quite content for some time now I'm sure.

[@dannyvalentine8315]

Great stuff! It’s my first handgun but second firearm, and seeing as I’ve trained with the glock platform, this was an easy transition. Lefty friendly too

[@tedhicks5431]

I have some empty refrigerant drums to shoot at close to size of target

[@justme197511]

Supper cool broduder, I'm thinking a bigger Yellow-Fire Life Size Silhouette Paper Shooting Targets - 19"x25"

[@danielhartman5086]

I own a hellcat. But mine does have a safety on it.Very nice hand gun.

[@marksc1929]

..just purchased my Hellcat...I've yet to shoot it ...thx for the video ...and the honesty... knowing me I'd have cut the camera ... marched down to the container target ...and poked a dozen holes in it with my knife , and been like " the Hellcats extremely accurate ! " ...🤣... seriously thx again 👍

[@CaptMaxADV]

LOLz!! 😆🙌🏻

[@markrichard2349]

No worries, that’s a small target to hit. Even the pros have to get used to sight picture and hold to hit accurately.

[@mmoglia4]

Thanks for the video and comments. I just purchased my Hellcat and I like it! Easy to conceal (legally) and feels great firing.

[@zacwhite1368]

I just bought my hell cat in fde yesterday and I’ve not fired it yet but damn I love her.

[@CaptMaxADV]

She’s a peach! 🙌🏻

[@zacwhite1368]

Oh she looks and definitely feels great it.I love my xds too.my first Springfields and their definitely be going with me everywhere lol.

[@fastdude2002]

A lot of people will shoot brass or aluminum cased rounds in their handgun but not steel case. The thought is aluminum and brass are soft, steel is very hard and is hard on your guns firing pin, extractor, etc.

[@michaelray316]

I want me one, as much as I love my Glock 23, I would like to have that gun, it’s small and easy to conceal.

[@CaptMaxADV]

It’s still my one and only!

[@Tabor_Truth]

This is my first EDC and I do enjoy it. I’ve ran 500 rounds+ with one jam (operator error). Seems to always shoot low left 😏😏.

[@patrickh709]

Dude, it's not the gun that is shooting low left.

[@bergdorfgoodman2191]

Wrap your finger fully around the trigger when you shoot. That might be able to fix you shooting low left

[@darylragland1502]

Low left us ALWAYS OPERATOR

[@davidbaker1359]

Love both of my Hellcats! If you’re not hitting the target you just need more time on the trigger. It’s not the pistol! 😊👍The sights are a little different but once you get use to them you’re gonna like them. Put more rounds down range and you’ll be fine with it! 👍

[@CaptMaxADV]

Sweet. Thanks!

[@mars4874]

Because its so small idk if most people actually have fun shooting it. But its definitely a nice little one. Just gotta work on fundamentals to get the most out of it

[@jamisonbernhardt3310]

I just got my hellcat!

[@ranram370]

My hellcat out of the box shot severely low left. Based on the Hickok 45 KZbin channel video on sight alignment, I will be pushing my rear sight to the right and aiming the front sight low on the rear U notched sight in order to center my shot placement. Hopefully your sights aren’t as bad as mine.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Great feedback! Let us know how it works out for ya.

[@patrickb.mxer2184]

Same here. Rear sights needed to be moved slightly left.

[@richyromero2201]

Low left is a grip issue. You're anticipating the recoil. A proper grip will do away with the low left i promise :D

[@johnkeenan2595]

@@richyromero2201 Totally agree with grip issue. I was doing the same with my Hellcat. Learned a proper master grip and trigger pull. Now hitting a 2 inch group at 11 yards every time.

[@curtiswoods2239]

My sights are off also, front site is slightly left of center and rear sight is also

[@rodneyrn4143]

Good video got mine a week ago I love it

[@arrow_head24]

Solid vid man

[@CaptMaxADV]

Thanks. Nice to hear it. 👊🏻

[@jamescampbell1743]

Picked one up yesterday!!

[@CaptMaxADV]

Bingo! 🔫

[@blindjusticeentertainment3819]

Where you from? From one Hellcat owner to another good video brother

[@CaptMaxADV]

Thanks a lot. I live in Northern Utah. 👍🏻

[@nzbediler1062]

Very cool compact gun buddy 👍 hello from New Zealand

[@CaptMaxADV]

Howdy! Thanks.

[@throatpunch4789]

Good job brother, your forefathers would be proud of you!🇺🇸

[@fletchlives4763]

Practice makes perfect or more comfortable

[@curtiswoods2239]

I havw troublw hitring tarhwta also, lol. One instance,i shot 3 full clips at about 20 feet, targets were tomatoes and food cans. Hit nothing

[@PaleandPastey]

Looks great, but please be a little more careful; several times at the beginning you point the muzzle at your own hand, one time even after you'd racked a round. 2:38

[@CaptMaxADV]

Yep. That was down right dodgy! Hope to not do that again! Thanks.

[@patrickh709]

Also, when you have a round racked, you should point the gun down, not up in the air. Better to put a round in the ground then go flying up into the air and coming down on someone's head.

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Poor pup gonna go def

[@lmallard3788]

I think I need to do some mantis x dry and live fire training with hellcat.

[@centermass4962]

Be careful dry firing the hellcat without snap caps. Its in the manual that a whole lot of dry fire is not recommended.

[@Mike1-]

Great video 👍🏽

[@micemr76]

I know I'm late to the party, but want to comment. I have, carry and love my hellcat. 15 round mags with +2 base plates for 17+1. But all that said this is not a good gun for a first time gun owner! You are not the average first gun buyer!! No manual safety and very snappy. Same for any Glock. Any gun should be carried locked and loaded, especially the inexperienced! Get a couple yrs of training shooting thousands of rounds then move into a hellcat or Glock or SIG, insert most striker fired pistols without a manual safety. My two cents. Other then that, this with a trigicon a better trigger and 18 rounds makes it a phenomenal firearm I trust my and mine with everyday. Also an upgraded spring kit can tame that snap some. Actually a leg holster riding a bike makes a lot of sense, and I'm not a huge fan of leg/ankle holsters

[@CaptMaxADV]

Cool. It’s gets me by! As fun as shooting a few thousand rounds and getting all the training in the world sounds, I don’t plan to anytime soon. And in the mean time this little firearm suits me perfectly! Everywhere I go, particularly outdoors. I never keep in locked and loaded though, so if it ever comes down to a gun fight I’ll be troubled with cocking the slide and hope I don’t die! But it beats the risk of accidentally blowing a hole in my femoral artery on a daily basis! There is such a variety of folks who carry, where to and how. A lot of folks have a ton of experience, and that’s great! But a basic comfortability and safe handling should be enough to give most folks the edge they need in this big bad world most of the time. Depends on where you frequent I suppose… anyway, great gun! And thanks for your input! 🙌🏻

[@Joe-ff6tk]

that's a cool jacket. can i ask where you purchased it?

[@CaptMaxADV]

Thanks. It's a limited edition early run from my friends at LocalLabCompany.com You can contact them and see when they'll have jackets again! Tell them I sent ya!

[@randomcommentary6099]

Bragging about being young, that's just not nice. However, admitting that training is important, gives you a 👍.

[@fromwhitehousetobighouse]

Im thinking of buying this , any issues shooting the tulammo? Or any steel cased ammo?

[@CaptMaxADV]

No issues but I’m just not much of a shooter! I’ve still hardly run any rounds through it so you might ask another fella.

[@fromwhitehousetobighouse]

@@CaptMaxADV 👍

[@mrantone916]

That box of 50 is 30.00 in caca4nia.

[@godawgs706]

Say bro how do you keep your baby clean I’m getting a little discoloration??

[@CaptMaxADV]

Hardly ever fire it! 😆🤷🏼‍♂️ I’m not a big shooter. Maybe put 100 rounds through it now…

[@ekzoskelitN]

Just curious. If you trained with the M9, why didn't you choose one of those? I have a Hellcat and I'm now realizing it's a mouse gun that takes a serious effort to shoot. I question whether this would affect one's ability to really trust their life with it while being accurate and safe as a primary carry choice. I've decided to get something a little bigger, I'm specifically eyeing the M&P 2.0 Compact 4in or 4.6in barrel

[@kickadams8908ass]

looks like he's shooting up over a hill? he probably Shot someone plus you can see his hand moving up before he take the shot which means he's anticipating the recoil, that's why he can't hit the target

[@CaptMaxADV]

Hilarious!! Do you provide comic services all the time? Do you have any standup we can watch?

[@robinl6659]

Seth Clayburn exactly

[@centermass4962]

Seth u must be the gun master lmao. You need to unsubscribe from hickok and get a job. Your mom said she wants her basement back. Let me guess u coulda hit it every time with your modded shield right?

[@AmbGun]

Learn how to become ambidextrous. Once ambi, make primary carry and presentation left handed...from a motorcycle your throttle hand is occupied, so shooting left handed is important. www.ambgun.com

[@acek100]

Check out Ronin Tactical for some training vids with pistols.

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Basically while riding you must display to every criminal around that your carrying, having to pay money to another human being for "permission" to conceal your weapon is absurd and absolutely nothing more then control and a money grab. Some say its the training you get out of it, well we can carry openly without any training, and if its such a safety concern, then classes should be free to every one!

[@HDKen100]

Please learn more safety aspects of handling a firearm. Your stance was very unstable and unsafe, muzzle pointing upward and into the sky is very unsafe. Keeping your hands away from muzzle. Learn how to rack the firearm. When you rapid fired the weapon, the firearm was all over the place indicating your grip was weak. Be safe.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Are you an instructor?

[@TheBlackSheepChronicles]

Sorry..but watching him handle this weapon gives me the heebie jeebies. Im no expert nor seasoned and about to pick up my first gun (hellcat) as soon as my check comes back. Suggest watching tons of safety vids. Idk....i know i have. Just took my enhanced CCP class too

[@CaptMaxADV]

Whom are we talking about? And/or to?

[@bashmorningstar8305]

I love this gun I just don't care for the trigger

[@christophergibson4429]

Whats the issue?

[@k8e971]

I have the same issue with the trigger not allowing the safety to release it when pulled at an angle. A small file to bevel the back edge of the safety fixes it completely. I love my hellcat and can't wait for my new grip upgrade to arrive.

[@hansgruber650]

Guns are a controversial topic for those who want to take your freedom and right to self defense.

[@Makitaization]

Reach for it like you're in a high stress situation once. Not target practicing. Any side pressure on the trigger and it won't fire. I wouldn't concealed carry this one.

[@V8PJuiceInternational]

This issue can be easily fixed with a small file and 5 min. Iys true side pressure on the trigger will lock it up. You need you slightly round off the trigger Safety catch just a tiny bit to fix it. Otherwise a great gun.

[@TESCH789]

Hey Jeremy! Welcome to the firearms community. Glad to see a fellow Utahn exercising rights. I agree that training will be great in teaching you how to use your firearm, but safety safety safety always comes first. Check out warrior poets society here on KZbin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWO5o5Zoh5aifbc Again, welcome to the community!

[@CaptMaxADV]

Thanks Matt! I just discovered the WP channel a couple of days ago. Pretty great stuff. I'll check out that video you posted. Have a great day!

[@CaptMaxADV]

That was a good one. Every vid I've watched of his is great! I'll probably be watching a bit more!

[@TESCH789]

@@CaptMaxADV yeah, he puts out some great info and content in general. Keep up the great work on your own channel. I always enjoy your watching videos.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Thanks a lot! I’m stoked for every single view and subscriber!

[@jaymoore2154]

Jesus God son, maybe next time you can find flatter ground.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Uhhh for what? Would you like to see the video where my neighbor and I lay waste to a mountain of bottles with full auto Max 11’s in the same spot? It’s a hill. You can shoot guns around hills. 🤣

[@jaymoore2154]

@@CaptMaxADV uhhh, so you can actually hit something and give a credible review on a firearm.

[@d.j.5865]

You don't bring your dog when shooting gun's you goof

[@CaptMaxADV]

Agreed.

[@joyceschroader856]

I'm going to have to say buddy that apparently you don't know how to operate gun properly. Massive safety issues! Sorry bud no hate intended.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Massive? Such as what??

[@georgesebastian6306]

Repeatedly flagged yourself and your grip needs needs a lot of work!

[@CaptMaxADV]

Maybe. Might just be a visual illusion. Anyway, 1.5 years in and I’ve shot maybe 75 rounds through this little gun. Im not a big shooter. But it sure gives me comfort to have it!

[@patrickhill6712]

All I can say is if you are thinking of buying a Hellcat. Make sure you pull that trigger as much as you can before you buy give it a thorough run through so you know it's safe and works for you. Above all it's a safety issue. I trust my 40 plus years of shooting experience to know there was a problem with mine. If you purchase this gun I hope it is safe and you enjoy it. Also my experience in dealing with Springfield was the worst I've ever had with any firearms manufacturer. Stay Safe.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Damn bro! Do tell the customer service story!

[@centermass4962]

@Richard Rodriguez the 365 is a very good gun man. I own both including the 365xl and they r better shooters as far as snappiness.

[@sharingan847]

Tulammo is awful 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@CaptMaxADV]

Can’t disagree!

[@WV591]

the most inaccurate gun on the planet. no excuse for being micro compact junk. P365X is same size and accurate as heck. there is a design flaw with these Hellcats.

[@cosmicabyss7358]

I've watched a billion videos on the Hellcat and people that know how to shoot are having no problems being extremely accurate.

[@Gigantor60]

Amateur

[@CaptMaxADV]

Amateuuuuuur whut? Gun shooter? Boom, ya got me. Kind of the point I made throughout the video. 👍🏻

[@montag4516]

@Gigantor60 Did your comment make you feel better about yourself?

[@johnabney1921]

New owner here. Why does the gun manual suggest we first load an empty mag into the gun, pull the slide back, drop the mag, and then load with full mag? This seems redundant as we could just load with full mag the first time like you did.

[@CaptMaxADV]

No idea! 🤷🏼‍♂️