Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro - Best Carry Gun?

[@nfareview]

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[@jamescruse3544]

Uhh when is this happening

[@deadaccount-rip]

No they're not, idiot.

[@captbosco]

The first time I picked up the Hellcat Pro it felt like it was designed expressly for my hand. I cannot imagine a better fit. Perfect size, 15 rounds. Zero complaints........the perfect ccw

[@Asidebar]

I have all three, GLOCK 19, GLOCK 43x and the Hellcat Pro. Love them all. I'm now have the Hellcat pro for daily carry.

[@AndrewD50297045]

I just bought the hellcat pro. I was dead set on the sig p365xl and then I felt it in my hands. The hellcat pro was just perfect for me. I have XL sized palms and slimmer fingers and it was amazing. I am a Sig fanboy and the hellcat won me over. Increased capacity. Better all around grip texture. grip felt fuller in my hand, compared to the 365xl. And praise the lord, no proprietary rail like the 365 line. I was sold.

[@h0liday76]

Same exact thing here

[@sofloflow]

Same. Large palms, really long slimmer fingers. The Hellcats ergonomics are just excellent.

[@rickysreviewsandhowtos]

I went in to get a 365 last weekend and ended up with a hellcat pro, the moment I wrapped my hand around it I knew it was going home with me lol. And I’m a small guy at 5’3 but it felt perfect

[@djorig]

Pretty much same here. I was in the market for a Walther pdp f. When I compared the grip to the hellcat pro, my focus switched to getting the hellcat pro. After doing more research, I went and bought the hellcat pro

[@charlesbeall2589]

@@djorig I have a 3.5" PDP F-Series. I'll certainly keep it because of the great ambi controls (lefty) It'll be my under a shirt or jacket carry though; she's a thick one! Really leaning toward the pro. Fondled a 365 and but the pro was a lot better in my girl sized, arthritis infested hands!🙃

[@Enigma37_520]

Went from a Glock 19 gen 5 MOS TO THE HELLCAT PRO…. Zero regrets.

[@Jamaal0625]

I also went from Glock 19 Gen 3, though

[@augustozefiro3176]

The Hellcat Pro has the portability of a Sig P365 XL and the capacity of a Glock 19, it makes me give-up buying a Glock 43X with the Shieldarms magazine set.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

You mean the capacity of a P365?

[@mikevale9656]

Hellcat pro has the same capacity of the Glock 19 15round flush mag, the p365xl only has 12round flush mag

[@Kingjames313]

Exactly my situation. Hellcat Pro is my very first gun purchase! And I was sold on the 43x until Springfield Armory said “Hold my beer!” 😂

[@abe8429]

@@Kingjames313 same situation i was in did my CCL class shot the 43x for my test but when i was about to buy it i saw the hellcat pro had just came out and cost a bit more but I’m happy with the purchase

[@positivereactions4044]

Completely agree , I’ve got them all , and hellcat pro has recently taken over my edc

[@RaddestDad]

The Hellcat was a game changer, the Pro raised the bar.

[@killerinst1ncz308]

Strongly prefer my Hellcat pro to my 43X. I don’t like using aftermarket mags for concealed carry.

[@nfareview]

This. I don't care for the spotty reliability of the aftermarket mags. I'd rather stick with the 10+1 on the factory G43X mags. I'm going to insert the Hellcat Pro into the carry gun rotation. Thanks for watching!

[@tdt1805]

@@nfareview P365xl or Hellcat Pro? im between both of them.

[@killerinst1ncz308]

@@tdt1805 Hellcat pro, easily. I have the 365XL and will be selling it.

[@maclemaster5966]

I love my hellcat pro it’s feels so damn good in my hand and the sights are awesome smooth shooting gun

[@arie1293]

On the beaver tail digging into your thumb joint, I noticed the same and also with my FN 509. For basically all of my shooting years I have gripped with my support hand the same as you. I put my support grip lower where instead of my middle finger supporting the trigger guard and my pointer finger wrapping around my pointer is under the trigger guard. This lowers my support thumb which in turn lowers where my right hand thumb rests and the beaver tail is more comfortable.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Might keep him from holding the slidestop down. He called failure to lock back a "failure" but guaranteed it was his grip.

[@docrod9465]

Due to work I couldn’t fire my gun first couple weeks that I got it. So I started dry firing and it was digging into the web of my hand as it did to you. Carrying it was irritating my skin on my belly also. I put the gun away for a week because of work and when I came back it bothered me at all. I’ve shot it several times and still no issues. However, last week my brother shot it for the first time and it was digging into his web. Watching that happen to you and how quickly you adjusted or got used to it was a relief. Thanks for the vid. BTW. I couldn’t find the Hex Wasp and instead i am running with a green dot Swamp fox and so far so good.

[@PIPEBITE]

I'm glad to see someone like me still using the Weaver stance as your friend did in this video.

[@jeffkitchens]

Have mine with +4 extensions so I carry 19+1, Holosun optic and runs like a charm!

[@sofloflow]

I just bought one & its ALMOST the perfect CCW. My one & only complaint is that I still have to sorta extend my pinky out in order to reload or my hand gripping the gun will stop my other hand from being able to slap the mag in. Thats purely a me issue, im not a huge guy (about average) but I do have pretty large hands. I have a similar issue with G19s. Ill just have to train around it. I wouldn't mind a 16 or 17rnd Hellcat. Think G17 size but thinner & with a shorter barrel.

[@drewmiller3447]

Hellcat pro stright fire! Took the base plat off the 13 round mags from old hell cat and put it on 15 round mags from the hellcat pro and now I carry 17+ 1 same as sig macro! I run holoson optics only on all my guns including the hell cat pro!

[@TacticalJay.]

Is there a video on this or a tutorial I would love to add this to one of my mags

[@davidcleveland9815]

Does the holosun red dot Co witness good with the iron sites on the hellcat pro

[@MrSeabee]

I use a Galco Quickslide outside the belt holster. It fits my Hellcat Pro, just a bit loose. Think old west feel. I have a One Second draw and fire from concealed carry. Get the rig. With practice, you'll become lighting fast, and get the drop on anybody, just like me.

[@MarcoLiftz]

Just got this gun today and got the 15 rd mag w a holster love it already lol way easier to carry than my Glock 23

[@patrick70335]

something to note on Springfield Hex dots... they always drift, go out entirely or drift WELL off target at return. I burned through 4 in less than 2 months before I gave up

[@Tony.-oe6vo]

Which red dot (model/company) now you use with your Hellcat?

[@patrick70335]

@@Tony.-oe6vo best red dot I have found for a compact is holosun eps carry

[@mamatobz2890]

I love mine. Over 200 rounds in it. Perfect for my small arthritic hands. Grips are perfect for me. Felt right from the minute my hands touched it. I can rack it all day with no issues. It is a great gun for women. Looking for holster and optic now???

[@HeSleptHim]

Damn I’m a man and you saying it’s a great gun for women make me not want it no more🤣

[@charliefabian7345]

@@HeSleptHim yeah stick to your glock lol 😂

[@HeSleptHim]

@@charliefabian7345 lmaoo but this 26 i got dont have a full hand grip and that bugs me bro

[@UrbanEnthusiast]

@@HeSleptHim it’s for men not like it’s a 380 lol

[@TheDude_365]

For holsters try Vedder or Phlstr. For red dots, it's RMSc footprint. Holosun models require modification so avoid those imo. Some options to consider are Swampfox Sentinel, Hex Wasp, and the Shield RMR (I forget the exact name).

[@ebengeezerscrooge7116]

Your riding the slide release, thats why it didnt lock back. Many people who havent shot this gun before do that if used to something like sig365 where its more forward.

[@mrwilson6106]

The slide not locking back on the final round kills me

[@nicholassparks3153]

Most reviewers have had the same issue. It's the position of the slide lock. The thumb tends to ride it.

[@whatfreedom7]

I left or the stock Glock sights because my bad eyes pick up on them very easy vs little 3 dots. So I would probably like these sights too.

[@kayakdog121]

I didn't like the squared off back of the grip either. This is the first time I've heard somebody else mention it. I think if there is a gen 2 on this gun they should try to round off the back of the grip from top to bottom. I have nerve pain in my hands so this could actually be a deal breaker for me, but I like everything else about the gun.

[@puma51921]

I hate the grip. Just feels off.

[@elijah2078]

If anyone likes the Hellcat Pro out of the box, they will love it with an Apex3 trigger unit.

[@DanielBoone337]

I have a Hellcat but it's just a regular model not optics cut because I'm not a fan of those red dots. I would much rather have a Holosun or even a RMR because I don't like not having control over the brightness. I've seen similar optics that if you need to use a flashlight or if you're in a low light area and shooting into a bright area the dot is completely washed out but I'm not sure if they're compatible with any others ... Definitely a sweet gun though and great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@SLOWKS13]

I have had issues with my Hex wasp red dot drifting as well on my hellcat pro. Curiously, did you reach a conclusion here? I shot about 250 rounds thru it initially and the dot eventually drifted so low that it was out of vision when lining up the iron sights.

[@nfareview]

Mines dead now. Gotta check the battery. Not impressed.

[@JNOSNOW]

I really like my hellcat but had to sell it for my now p365xl. Unfortunately when shooting it my thumb would hit three slide lock constantly with things forward grip which was very frustrating then trying to put my thumbs down further and still keeping a good grip on it i would hit the mag release almost every round under recoil. There was almost nothing I could do to stop it so I had to sell it. Love the 365xl except for the rusting issues which it got cerakoted and keep the magazine coated in CorosionX.

[@darylragland1502]

You should have adjusted your grip a little

[@JNOSNOW]

@@darylragland1502 adjust grip with thumb up and engage slide lock every shot. Adjust grip with thumb down and hit the magazine release. There was no combination where it felt comfortable enough that I didn't hit a control under recoil. Maybe the Croatians have different hands or something.

[@jeremyaustin6328]

If anyone gets Shield 43x mags make sure you swap away from the poly mag release.

[@Sirgromulus]

The Glock 43X is actually 5.04" at the grip (with magazine) vs. 4.8" for the Hellcat Pro, nearly 1/4".

[@bradymathis4704]

Id like to see how it compares to the shield plus with its 13rd mag

[@OldmanSnake]

I like the Hellcat OSP better than pro. I carry 15 round mags. Same handgrip but easier to carry

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

I like the P365, I wont be getting a Hellcat probably ever, but I'm glad people have options.

[@reese8752]

I like my Hellcat Pro.

[@tonyseciwa1168]

How is he gripping the Hellcat Pro? I shot a police day and night qualification with mine and didn't have any issues.

[@brettsjohnson5925]

Found this video interesting. You're the 1st one who brought up about the tendon between you're thumb & forefinger.

[@nfareview]

ATTN: KZbin IS SHUTTING DOWN ALL GUN CHANNELS! I have moved over to Rumble. Others are leaving KZbin in droves as well. All my NEW content is being posted on Rumble and all my old content is being sync'd by Rumble and stored on their servers for preservation. My channel is easy to find, just search for "NFA Review" in the search bar and you can find me and subscribe! KZbin has given me 2 strikes so far on videos that weren't out during their new policy change. In addition they are deleting 5-6 videos of mine a week! They are doing the same to other Gun Channels and even the manufacturers that have channels. It's time we take our viewership over to Rumble! No more scrolling and watching non gun related content while we are logged in, no more fresh content, no more support. They don't want us here and Rumble has extended open arms to us and other free thinkers who aren't afraid to call BS on how far society has fallen! I've run this channel professionally for 12+ years, logged 60+ Million views, 10+ years of public shooting events, and hopefully provided insight and detailed information to our community helping everyone make informed decisions on hard to purchase items. I TRULY and whole-heartedly appreciate all of you. It's surreal that all my blood, sweat, and tears are about to be "digitally book burned" by KZbin but Rumble has cast a lifeline to free speech and the rights of everyone to learn about firearms and suppressor ownership! To my awesome Patreon Members and my subscribers here, thank you! We are beginning a new chapter, ushering in a new fight and WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT. See ya on Rumble! - Adam

[@jimb788]

What kind of little safe was that? I need to get me one.

[@nfareview]

The can be found at www.TheGuysTampa.com

[@tommccormick9290]

The Hellcat Pro would be a perfect carry gun for me is mine had a less stiff trigger and a more slanted, Glock-like grip that I'm used to.

[@blackbilly1965]

Thank you Adam, your the man

[@stanleychamallas2331]

Excellent video

[@maddiecastro471]

Hope you have a camera behind you so that we could see where the shot is hitting.

[@casmithc2]

Toughen up your Girly hands! Stop complaining about your comfort.

[@nfareview]

Sorry. These hands are used to pulling fire hose. Not tough enough for you hoss.

[@vg247]

How did you like this vs the Sig P365XL?

[@SILKYSMOOTHSHAVES]

What are your thoughts on a compensator on it ?

[@78town]

Awesome review! Do you like the Blackpoint IWB holster? And is that trigger bump much less effective than a standard claw for ccw?? My only reservation because I’m used to claws and don’t know if that trigger bump is as effective

[@hydrolife4365]

Shield arms mags for the 43x are legit

[@spaz13b]

I love the Hellcat, but that trigger is like a moist sponge. But that will be my next EDC. 👍 👍

[@venombrand3157]

anyone know a good recommendation for hellcat pro holster or trigger guard

[@78town]

I’m honestly just waiting for the big holster companies to come out with them.

[@BressBoy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpycgmmlaLt1odk This video at I think 25:11 gives some examples of holsters they make and sell for the hellcat but not the pro specifically however you can adjust the tension screws as they demonstrate. Hope it helps

[@jeffslegacy]

@@BressBoy I bought an PHLster Enigma Express and it came with a Hellcat specific Holster which I thought would work and it does not work like a Hellcat Pro Holster would as the trigger guards are slightly different so tightening or loosening the tension screws don't work. Just something to keep in mind

[@gregsido9235]

I got a Vedder holster for mine and love it! They make several different styles for the Pro!

[@---tx9xx]

Essential Holster

[@mikem9366]

16:58 how about 40 yards....it just happened.... never say never

[@kenhiett5266]

I can't imagine spending over $30k on an 8 year old truck.

[@nfareview]

Sold it. I have a TRX now 🇺🇸

[@tommccormick9290]

"Boring shooting alone"? You must not be as into shooting as I am because that's the only way I have shot since finding a good spot in the Woods in 2018.

[@giovannirojo28]

Must be a extrovert like to talk to people when doing thing some people like being alone

[@tommccormick9290]

​@@giovannirojo28In past decades literally dozens of times took buddies out shooting. But now they're either dead or not physically up to getting out there. I have a younger neighbor much into guns who I'd like to take shooting but he's so morbidly obese I fear he'd risk a massive heart attack walking through uneven terrain and I wouldn't be able to carry him out.

[@KonaLife]

@@tommccormick9290 yeah that’s a risk you shouldn’t take😅

[@tommccormick9290]

​@@KonaLifeI prefer a life of "dangerous freedom."

[@nevadabadger7925]

Greetings from Reno, Nevada.

[@toy4tao]

Got mine for $555 shipped

[@michaelschwab9563]

Where about's if you don't mind sharing?

[@---tx9xx]

What’s your opinion of the iron sights? Vs say the 365xl

[@RaddestDad]

He loves them. The bright white U notch rear with the green tritium sight is awesome. He said when his night sights die on his other pistols he want to find Hellcat style sights to replace them with. I’ll agree with him. The sights are amazing in bright and low light situations.

[@pauldvorsky1969]

I bought four Pro's

[@keebz75]

Damn!!! What’s the reason ? Carry, truck, bed, ?

[@ChrisB-zz8dh]

Why!?

[@pauldvorsky1969]

I can carry two on me and in the truck and at home and in bed . All of the above. Springfield Armory Home Defense Security System

[@pauldvorsky1969]

And I got them with the free Magazines and Range Bag Promotion.

[@KonaLife]

“ I got two guns one for each of ya” - Doc Holiday

[@TN-pw2nl]

I did not have that pain in the web of the hand.

[@Painfulwhale360]

Where’d you get an offer for $35,000 for your tundra? My brother is trying to sell his 2017 SR5 Double cab and is trying to get at least $33,000 for it

[@nfareview]

A subscriber bought it.

[@Painfulwhale360]

@@nfareview Right. But where was the originally $35,000 offer from? A dealer or an individual?

[@nfareview]

@@Painfulwhale360 individual

[@Stezo1]

Hellcat is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

Sounds like the Red Dot is a total P.O.S. I may get one, but I'll get it without the trashy Hex Wasp Red Dot.

[@stephendockray6698]

I threw away the WASP. Got a Holosun 407K! I really like it. The Hellcat Pro is a vast improvement over the Hellcat!

[@thokesum]

@@stephendockray6698 did you need a plate for the holosun to fit?

[@stephendockray6698]

@@thokesum filed down the notches on the Hellcat. I didn’t like how high it sat with a plate. A dremmel and some time was all it took.

[@iamTkzs]

@@thokesum c&h make great plates and even include the longer, higher grade screws to actually hold enough tread inside the slide itself. Beveling the notches work short-term but only having to points to hold the sight is how you sling your red dot into orbit once it loosens

[@bubububu8979]

@@iamTkzs With the C&H plate and the Holosun 507K, can you describe if co-witnessing is possible? If so, where is it in the site picture? Bottom, middle, top? Thanks in advance.

[@---tx9xx]

Rdp vs pro what shoots better

[@sofloflow]

Someone else compared them, the Pro shoots slightly better. He would readjust with every 3 shots with the regular Hellcat, every 4 shots with the RDP & every 5 shots for the pro.

[@mikeoxlong3676]

The hellcat series is just a better Glock 43 and Glock 48.

[@kayakdog121]

The entire backstrap of the hellcat pro is so squared off it was a dealbreaker me. There is no comfortable way for me to shoot it. Were it not for that I would own one today.

[@nfareview]

Pretty sure they didn't include me on the Prodigy 1911DS media release because I found flaws in this video. They literally sent the gun to EVERY GunTuber but me. lol

[@kayakdog121]

@@nfareview That's OK, if they are put off by a little bit of constructive criticism that's their problem. The fact you keep giving honest reviews regardless of that means your channel will continue to thrive.

[@keebz75]

I have a mod 2 4” and I stippled the heck out of the factory design. I really wanted to like the hellcat pro but it doesn’t compare to my XD! Just don’t feel right in my hand. I also really like the shield plus in hamd

[@يومياتسوسو-ز5ك]

Nice content l enjoy with you 👍

[@jamesm7624]

If it were $600 with the sights I'd replace my G-43 with it but,,, NOOOOO ,you're not going to price gouge me @ $769 :/

[@nfareview]

Find a better gun shop 🤷‍♂️

[@toy4tao]

$769 with sights not a bad deal

[@rogeliorodriguez9265]

What pistol safe is that?

[@SixSixChris]

Vaultek

[@jimh527]

Whoops, I was accidentally shooting at 50 yards and didn't even know it.. Ok, I'm ready to buy.

[@nfareview]

ATTN: KZbin IS SHUTTING DOWN ALL GUN CHANNELS! I have moved over to Rumble. Others are leaving KZbin in droves as well. All my NEW content is being posted on Rumble and all my old content is being sync'd by Rumble and stored on their servers for preservation. My channel is easy to find, just search for "NFA Review" in the search bar and you can find me and subscribe! KZbin has given me 2 strikes so far on videos that weren't out during their new policy change. In addition they are deleting 5-6 videos of mine a week! They are doing the same to other Gun Channels and even the manufacturers that have channels. It's time we take our viewership over to Rumble! No more scrolling and watching non gun related content while we are logged in, no more fresh content, no more support. They don't want us here and Rumble has extended open arms to us and other free thinkers who aren't afraid to call BS on how far society has fallen! I've run this channel professionally for 12+ years, logged 60+ Million views, 10+ years of public shooting events, and hopefully provided insight and detailed information to our community helping everyone make informed decisions on hard to purchase items. I TRULY and whole-heartedly appreciate all of you. It's surreal that all my blood, sweat, and tears are about to be "digitally book burned" by KZbin but Rumble has cast a lifeline to free speech and the rights of everyone to learn about firearms and suppressor ownership! To my awesome Patreon Members and my subscribers here, thank you! We are beginning a new chapter, ushering in a new fight and WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT. See ya on Rumble! - Adam

[@reefermonster9651]

did this guy just say a benefit was being able to buy his truck???? 3k is not a deal when paying cash. you have to be kidding

[@nfareview]

Huh? Time stamp me so I can look up your reference.

[@justinmccord1818]

Ahhhhhh, I see you've been brushing up on your Spanish.

[@kilroy4843]

Never had issues with pinching on my wifes 365 with 10,12,15 rnds. Nor my 365xl.

[@Tyler_Mattson]

@@jg809 stop being so fucking butt hurt that your sig sucks

[@spaz13b]

Let's go pocket dump!

[@charliefabian7345]

365xl then the hellcat pro

[@BuffettWarren3]

Don't aim your gun at me

[@charlesbeall2589]

Pee yourself did you?🤡

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

The .45 auto 1911 is the best carry pistol 8n the world!!! No one ever carried any of those staplers in to a world war

[@Tunechi_Lee]

Says someone who has never seen combat, been shot at or shot at someone.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

And like 5 people carried a 1911. Go conceal carry an M1 Carbine like a man.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz what the hell did the army do with the seven hundred thousand volt 1911's produced back in 1940, 41, 42, 43, ?

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz have you seen the cut down m-1 carbine 8n Vietnam? I would carry that thing with a 10 round mag

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

@@DANTHETUBEMAN officers, pilots, drivers, people that don't put holes into people unless something goes horribly wrong. The same thing as every army back then.

[@the1andonlySherlock]

The quality of the Hellcat is irrelevant. Springfield Armory should not be supported because they're traitors to the 2A community.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

All but like 3 companies are enemies of the 2A depending in how you want to stretch it. How about we stop telling people to neuter their ability to depend themselves over something that pretty much every company does

[@the1andonlySherlock]

@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz no

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

@@the1andonlySherlock okay then, I hope you get rid of every firearm from a company that has funded anti- 2a activists or politicians. Good luck defending your home with Serbu 50A.

[@the1andonlySherlock]

@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz lol funny thing is that's exactly what my collection already is. I don't buy from companies that support anti-2A stuff.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

@@the1andonlySherlock I call bullshit.

[@jamesmayle8409]

What range are you at? I live a little north of St. Pete. Always looking for a decent range.