Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro & Holosun 507K - Comprehensive Review

[@richiev63]

I picked up my Hellcat Pro about 2 months ago. Added a Crimson Trace red dot (no modifications or plates) and installed the Apex trigger. Still breaking her in with under 300 rounds, but it has been rock solid so far. Great video all around.

[@parunbelhomme]

Yessiiiiir!!! Gotta love that direct mount when you can get it! I might look at getting mine Apexed next year. I kind of like where it's at right now. However, keep posted on how she runs once you've added more rounds through it. Thanks for watching and leaving your feedback. Happy shootin' 🤙🏾

[@robertosantinni9656]

I have the regular Hellcat with a PA 1x25 compact RDS. I LOVE IT! I ALSO have a PPS M2 with a Shield RMSc. Love it as well! But as you said, single stack.

[@Citizen2ACitizenLLC]

Your content is amazing but your editing skills are outta here! So good I forgot I was taking in gun content on the Hellcat Pro! I literally had to start the video over twice as I was taking notes! Keep going!

[@parunbelhomme]

🤣 you had me laughing when I read this. Thanks a lot my man. It took me multiple days of suffering to pull this off, so comments like these make it worthwhile. I appreciate that!

[@Citizen2ACitizenLLC]

@@parunbelhomme no doubt... it was genuine! im learning a lot from your videos....

[@parunbelhomme]

@@Citizen2ACitizenLLC 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 my man. You probably know 10x what I know about guns maaaan. I've seen your stuff 😁. And by the way, feel free to reach out if you need any tips on the video side of things. I'll be happy to help.

[@Citizen2ACitizenLLC]

@@parunbelhomme I may know a little bit but I will definitely take you on your offer....

[@parunbelhomme]

@@Citizen2ACitizenLLC bet!

[@spaced9832]

Just picked up a Hellcat Pro and absolutely love it. It came with a Crimson Trace optic, but I have been considering getting this exactl Holosun.

[@parunbelhomme]

Awesome pick up my man! I'm now tempted to get my ported, even though I typically don't tinker with my EDCs. Only time will tell. Be well and thanks for watching!

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Excellent video as always. I want to add to the conversation about the recoil buss. Yes they are too tall and I’ve had people comment about filling them down just enough for the Holosun to fit flush. My issue there is the diameter of them is nowhere near large enough compared to the holes in the optic. That means they won’t give the stability under recoil they are supposed to give. Adding a plate is the only way to go. People cry about plates and how they create failure points and co witness. I don’t think any of that matters compared to using a good optic and it being stable

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks a lot Mike. You're right about the diameter of those posts. However, for whatever reason, mine seemed a bit too far apart for the sockets to even cover the tip of those posts. Couldn't tell if the sockets were out of spec or not. I failed my CNC certs lol. I've seen videos of people filling those front posts down. Thought about it, but didn't want to risk it with my friend's unsteady hands 🤣. I must admit that I never had issues with plates before, until I had to work for them. FN and S&W will just give them all to you at no extra charge, which is great. But now companies like Walther will have you request one, and wait for it to arrive whenever it does. The other issue I've run into is finding the right screws depending on the optic and plate you use. For instance, when I mounted the Gowutar (RMR footprint) on my friend's M&P, I had to go through 3 different types of screws to find one with the most threads of engagement. The recommended screws were too short. I'm talking 2 to 3 threads going in the slide, at most. While, S&W offers one of the deepest holes I've seen so far. Believe it or not, I had to do the same thing with my 509. On the comped slide, I'm running a 507C with screws recommended for one of the Vortex optics (Razor or Venom) just to get more threads of engagement in the slide. Don't ask me how I know. Let's just say, I never thought I'd spend $15 on a single screw. That still hunts me to this day lol. And rumor has it, that recommended RMR screw is still laying on the ground somewhere, in a range far, far away...

[@thinksafeactions2361]

The sponsorship sold me, brother! Good Job!

[@parunbelhomme]

Our first sale of the year!!! I was getting ready to fire my marketing manager ahah. All jokes aside, I appreciate the support! Be safe out there!

[@shuffeler94t]

Now I know I have to buy a plate to put my optic thanks hell of a good review bud thanks

[@parunbelhomme]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts! Be well

[@kaliboy1717]

New Subscriber here.. I love my Hellcat Pro.. I threw a TP Threaded barrel on it with a Comp and gas pedal and OMG .. For me the Pro wasn't snappy and it has ran flawlessly.. Grab a Gas Pedal in place of your take down lever and you will see the difference..

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for the sub and the tip bro. I'm weighing several options at the moment, so we'll see.

[@tedross2424]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you order the gas pedal from? Thanks

[@Enigma37_520]

I just put my hell cat pro on layaway today.I don’t care for the p365x which I gave to my son.I prefer a pistol I can get a full purchase on.Currently I’m carrying a Glock 19 gen 5 til I get my Hellcat pro.

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts. Yes, short grips annoy me during reloads. I learned the hard way, but I'm glad I learned anyway. I used to carry my P10C during cold months. Now this thing never leaves my belt all year round. Be well, and happy shootin'.

[@Grade_A_Boom]

The hellcat pro comp 🔥🔥🔥

[@parunbelhomme]

I knooooow 😭

[@Grade_A_Boom]

@@parunbelhomme coming soon Father’s Day gift to my self

[@KonaLife]

I just bought the stainless slide version today, but have to wait for 3 weeks before I can even do the paperwork because of the 1 gun in 30 days rule, and then have to watch for 10 days after that to pick it up. I hate CA. You’re absolutely right about the ergonomics on the HCP. There’s just something about it that makes it fit into my hands extremely well. Unfortunately, here in Commiefornia, the Hellcat Pro Comp is not on the handgun roster, yet, but the Pro is. I’ll be adding it to my CCW in due time.

[@omk316]

Was the ccw a long process in CA?

[@KonaLife]

@@omk316 incredibly long - it took me one year and 10 months to get it in one of the most restrictive counties in the entire nation. But I got it.

[@omk316]

@@KonaLife damn. I was looking into it bc I want to get mine too.

[@KonaLife]

@@omk316 You should. Please don’t let it scare you away from applying. Since the Bruen SCOTUS decision, everyone who’s able to and wants to defend themselves should do so.

[@parunbelhomme]

Niiice! I don't know why but my mind always goes back to Bad Boys 1 when I see a silver slide on a black frame. Marcus had a two-tone Sig (I believe) that just stuck with me through the years. In fact, lots of guns in that movie had silver slides and black frames. Ah the good ol days. Anyway, you're almost there my man. 10 more days and you'll be gtg. Rooting for ya!

[@georgenicholson9386]

Anything Pro 2nd gets my sub. I’m onboard my dude. I didn’t like my pro til I added the dot ,,

[@parunbelhomme]

I appreciate the support my man 🙏🏾

[@mr.fantasticbaby1831]

In order remove the screws with blue locktite , best use heat gun it will help melt the locktite . Thanks for uploading the videos and ur efforts and times. Lookin forward to see more of it take care

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts. I found out about the heat gun trick way later. But still valuable advice. Be well!

[@eric9783]

Great review. My son bought one a couple weeks ago. His first. Waiting on the holster and optic to come. Can't wait to go to the range with him. Subbed.

[@parunbelhomme]

That's awesome! Great pickup for a first. Hope y'all have a great time out there on the range. Thanks for the sub.

[@quelzbey4330]

This guy sounds exactly like Joel Embid 😂 nice job bro, I appreciate the review/work!

[@parunbelhomme]

Why you do me like that maaan 😂. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment.

[@derrickanthony4]

Shot mine yesterday probably my favorite

[@parunbelhomme]

Right on! 🤙🏽

[@chrissimeone27]

Incredible presentation and excellent content! Glad to subscribe! Hope you stay at it and reach great heights! Thanks for the hard work!

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for watching, leaving your feedback, and the sub! I'm glad you found this video helpful in some ways! I'll try my best and see where this leads! Take care!

[@Thomas-yw9eo]

The U notch which I first thought I'd like, is taking more getting used to than expected because so used to Glock sloping grip angle. But everything else about the gun is excellent and that's why I'll soon mount a red dot.

[@parunbelhomme]

Right on! And there are many other options available so you can always switch the sights up. Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts.

[@tomcierijr.1448]

great info im in the market for a new carry...

[@parunbelhomme]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏾

[@tomle2553]

Great video! The only thing you didn't touch on, is if the 507K optic and the DPP plate allows co-witness with the stock sights?

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for watching and good catch on your part. I get something like a lower 1/8th if that's even a thing, with the DPP plate. It's just low enough to let you see about 1.5 to 2 mm over the 507K's deck height. You'll be better off with an EPS, to be honest, should you opt to use that plate. Hope this answers your question. Be well!

[@ernestholloway9436]

The fact is I love my hellcat pro. The only thing I don't like they went out and fixed. I now have 3 17 round magazine for my hellcat pro. I have somewhat big hands they fixed my problem.

[@parunbelhomme]

That's how they get you hooked! lol

[@ernestholloway9436]

@@parunbelhomme man over a g on that gun. Holsun 507x2. Then the light and holsters for it

[@parunbelhomme]

Oh you put a ring on that thing 😂. Yikes!

[@user-es1jb6if5n]

Im loving mine so far. I would like to eventually upgrade the trigger to an Apex, as i've heard great things about it. Good video.

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts. I haven't had a chance to test out the Apex trigger yet but a good friend of mine that I trust has them on all his Hellcat Pros and swears by them. Take care and happy shootin'!

[@jzim6706]

Great, comprehensive review. I just subscribed.

[@parunbelhomme]

Glad you found the video helpful and thanks for the sub!

[@bsalabao]

Definitely got a new sub. Great video and editing. Great content and very informative. 👍

[@parunbelhomme]

Glad you enjoyed the content and happy to earn your sub! Thanks

[@jibby197022]

I have the same setup except mine is the green dot. Love the gun and how it shoots. But don’t like how the holosun is not co- witnessed with sights now because of plate. Green dot shoots great but would like to have it co- witnessed.

[@parunbelhomme]

That's awesome man. Night Fision has some sights that will give you that co-witness with the dot and plate combo. I'm going to look into that myself, if I don't get an EPS Carry in the near future

[@fragrancejourney01]

Haven't shot the pro yet.I'm a fan of Springfield so I need to test it at the range.

[@parunbelhomme]

Yeah, give it a go. I've been impressed so far and it's so easy to carry all day. I often forget that I have it on me.

[@jekin22]

thanks for great video!

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@tommccormick9290]

I just installed a Vortex Defender CCW Monday and took it shooting. %100 reliable but too used to slanted Glock grip angle and Pro's trigger a bit stiff unlike my Taurus GX4. Maybe my sloppy performance mostly from being out of shape after walking out there.

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for watching and leaving your feedback. How do you like that Vortex optic? The Hellcat Pro's trigger is a bit sticky at first until it gets broken in. Even then, it's still going to be slightly heavier than most in its class, but I like that it's consistent.

[@tommccormick9290]

​@@parunbelhommeThe Vortex works great. Now I plan to sell off one of my 2 PCCs at upcoming gun show so I can buy a Gx4 Carry and another Vortex.

[@gcjctc2]

@@tommccormick9290Can you still use the iron sights with the Vortex CCW defender?

[@tommccormick9290]

​@@gcjctc2No problem on my Hellcat Pro. But not on my Taurus GX4 Carry.

[@HammerFiredSensei]

I’ve been in the market for a new edc and the hellcat pro seems like what I’m looking for

[@parunbelhomme]

I'd say shoot it first before you make the move.

[@HammerFiredSensei]

@@parunbelhomme I did..ended up going with a p10s optics ready

[@parunbelhomme]

Man of great taste! It has potentially the best trigger in the subcompact segment, and is very affordable these days. Smart move! 🙏🏾

[@HammerFiredSensei]

@@parunbelhommesoooo about that p10s I mentioned awhile back….sold it 😅 hellcat pro comp on the way

[@parunbelhomme]

🤣 not bad. I would have done the same thing tbh.

[@donmarc3995]

Would you prefer your first hand going to be the hook up are the hellcat with the manual safety

[@parunbelhomme]

@@donmarc3995 I'm sorry I don't understand the question. Could you clarify that?

[@arie1293]

Yeah it's a bit squishy but not in places where it counts for the most part. The slide release presses in a little from the flex when the magazine is out I've noticed. That would be my biggest con with the squish. The other I noticed was how easily the front rail flexes. I haven't found it to be an issue though an ran it at the range with a tlr-7x just fine.

[@parunbelhomme]

Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts. I did notice the rail flex as well, but didn't think it'll be easily noticeable as the grip. I've ordered a new light bearing holster to carry it with my TLR7a but I can't find the adapter keys that came with it. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@arie1293]

@parunbelhomme If you find them there's two keys that work. Can't remember which ones at the moment but one sits it up against the trigger guard and the other a smidge forward. I prefer the more forward one so I'm not catching my finger on the button trying to get to the trigger and that's using the low profile button. Glad to have that option.

[@kanifis]

Great video. Subbed

[@parunbelhomme]

Glad you like it! Thanks for the sub!

[@762x69]

DUUUUDE, there's so many options its great to be picky and get something that feels just about perfect for you me or anyone :D

[@parunbelhomme]

Yup. And there might be more coming down that pipeline.

[@762x69]

@@parunbelhomme I'm sensing a future fn reflex for the beach mission 🫡

[@parunbelhomme]

Lol for you or me?

[@762x69]

@@parunbelhomme all you bro lol, i already carry a belly full of g43

[@parunbelhomme]

Nah I'm good. I would have given it a look had it come with a full grip. Anything requiring a mag extension for my pinky is "a NO for me dawg"

[@annley]

The 43x is even more "squishy" lol was shocked when I had mines 😅

[@parunbelhomme]

Oh yeah? 😂 I didn't know that.

[@Grade_A_Boom]

😂😂😂 Do not trust the Sig with 1 in the chamber, I like the Hellcat Pro aesthetically and the grip looks great. I’ve gotta try this out at the range soon

[@parunbelhomme]

Right on! Give it a shot (no pun intended). Speaking of Sig, I just watched a video posted by PolenarTactical on IG where another officer's P320 went off by itself 4 days ago. They caught it in 4K this time 🤣. Well, not really, but you can clearly see that all it took was just a bump on the holster for it to go off. The bullet ricochetted rearward and missed another officer by a few inches. Scary stuff.

[@762x69]

@@parunbelhomme holy cow. I just watched that clip. Looked like everyone is okay but damn Sig..

[@parunbelhomme]

@@762x69 yeah man. That thing needs to be discontinued and taken off the streets at this point.

[@gracedagostino5231]

@@parunbelhomme Yes, the entire police force just went to Glock, and dropped the Sig P320 for every single officer. The P320 has very little take-up, no safety dingus. I remember years ago I bought the Walther PPQ, and was really disappointed in the very long take-up, which was longer than my stock Glock gen 3. Maybe that is good for a carry gun, but I didn’t care for the Walther long take-up, preferred Sig short take-up.

[@762x69]

@@gracedagostino5231 I had a similar comment that disappeared. Anywho, agreed. When I first started shooting with my ex we would rent the M17 320 as our benchmark against other handguns we were interested in. After long talks after a few months we concluded that the 320 was not going to make a home with us since it had a 'hair' trigger that we both felt was too easy to engage unknowingly even under stress of firing actively. Weird how our first impressions are now turning into this fiasco (we didn't even know about the talk online on the 320 until like a year later)

[@beasmode18]

You have to shave a bit of the front post too to make the optic sit flush

[@parunbelhomme]

Yeah I've seen a couple of videos talking about it. I was too afraid to ruin them.

[@beasmode18]

@@parunbelhomme Understood. Currently looking for sup sights for my Hellcat pro

[@parunbelhomme]

I saw some nice ones by Night Fision...or however you spell it.

[@beasmode18]

@@parunbelhomme I'll check them out, thanks

[@galleygoose1722]

that widadadaway shit had me dying😭😭

[@parunbelhomme]

😂

[@askewg]

Good video.... Was on the fence about getting the Hellcat Pro or the Hellcat (CA Compliant) Think I'm going to "pull the trigger" and purchase it. Thanks! #Subcribed

[@parunbelhomme]

Glad you found it helpful and thanks for the sub!

[@gabeaguilar2377]

I stripped my screw too lmao

[@parunbelhomme]

Both our guns were touched by that same employee 😂

[@mariolanderosgarcia5373]

Dump that walther pps and purchase a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus micro. I shot the regular version and it’s incredibly accurate and easy on recoil. I can’t imagine the feeling of the plus… can’t go wrong.

[@parunbelhomme]

That Shield Plus shoots like a bigger gun and is impressively accurate for such a short barrel. A friend of mine owns one and it always puts a smile on my face when I shoot it. It's like my brain can't link the small form factor and it's shootability for lack of a better term. Solid pick up. I just wish it had a full grip without the mag inserted.

[@eldiabloenlabodega0047]

Any model of the 507 works

[@parunbelhomme]

You mean any K footprint model right? I don't see a 507 C sitting on that thing.

[@penilescab]

P365xl and x Macro Tacops seem like better choices to me...

[@parunbelhomme]

Aye...Those are options among many.

[@SgtPhroste]

That seemed like a lot of creep once you hit the wall

[@parunbelhomme]

Yeah, it does creep a bit...which I don't mind on a CCW to be honest.

[@SgtPhroste]

@@parunbelhomme It's not as bad in person, I picked one up on Saturday and moved in 507k from my 43x over to the HC Pro and I think I like the hellcat better.

[@PapaGrimm]

Bruh why didn’t you just use a backplate??????

[@parunbelhomme]

Guess I was in my feelings bruh. But I learned from it 😁

[@ttattx]

there's no way this can be considered a "micro" pistol - compact -

[@parunbelhomme]

No way? How?

[@ttattx]

@@parunbelhomme because its dimensions are too big. I know theres no consensus in the gun world but to me these “macros” and “pros” have moved out of micro and into subcompact.

[@parunbelhomme]

I mean I get it. The semantics in the 2A community is its own community. But if we elect to call these "micros" subcompact, what should we do with the subcompact then? Look, if it was up to me, I'd call all "micros" "slimcompact" but what do I know?! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Abo-Tamim78]

It’s expensive 😅

[@parunbelhomme]

There are other more affordable options for sure. But you're right, firearm ownership can get up there quickly.

[@watchyoutube9553]

I hope u blued the area u shaved 💀

[@parunbelhomme]

Can't lie, it's completely bare right now. I'll get that resolved soon though.