Springfield Hellcat vs Hellcat Pro

[@nattykinz]

Thankful for this collab! As a woman who is new to firearms and has no women in her life that support 2A, women like Sarah are super helpful! Thank you, Classic, for introducing me to a new helpful resource

[@chtopteam]

Hope everyone watching notices how he handled the pistols without pointing the barrel at her throughout the video. S-Tier firearm handling 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@roul3688]

As an owner of both, you can’t go wrong with either

[@jordieb83]

Agreed. Love both of mine

[@nootnewt]

I bought the Pro and have plans to buy the non-Pro

[@jamiegifford6333]

which do you like more?

[@roul3688]

@@jamiegifford6333 If I could only have one I’d go with the pro. Concealable yet still easy to get a full grip when drawing and feels like you’re shooting a full size. The standard is still nice because you can achieve similar results with the extended mags, or you can go with flush fit mags if you’re wearing something light and need extra concealment or something that fits in your pocket.

[@JesusRM416]

are the magazines compatible? for the original to the pro?

[@clydeacor1911]

I love both Hellcat and Hellcat Pro. The sights do take some getting used to but once you're familiar with them you don't want to go back to anything else. You can also put a Hellcat 13 round baseplate on a 15 round Hellcat Pro magazine and make it a 17+1, there's also a company that makes a baseplate for the 15 round magazine that adds 4 rounds to make it a 19+1.

[@alexwalker2582]

How reliable is putting the 13 round baseplate on the 15 round? Do you change the spring as well or do you use the same one?

[@sinisterkid1976]

@@alexwalker2582 I used the same spring that is in the 15 rounder. I now have over 1k rounds through it with no issues.

[@alexwalker2582]

@@sinisterkid1976 Nice! I'll have to grab a few then.

[@xinniethep00h]

Great tip with the mags! Definitely about to try this on my pro

[@Navysilgk]

Do you know if a hellcat pro magazine will fit in a hellcat micro?

[@veelink6345]

I got a hellcat before the pro and RDP came out and I fell no need to get the others I thought about it especially the RDP for the looks but I feel like the standard hellcat is perfect but with the extended mag since I have big hands and it's easy to carry, plus I like the option to put the flat mag if I'm riding my bike is shorts and a tee-shirt. I've also put several thousands of rounds through it with no problems and haven't even cleaned it yet. I will say if you do have a hard range day it starts to make your hands a little sore after 2 or 300 rounds it is a bit jumpy but better than my little pocket LCP II

[@alharmonjr]

Hellcat with red dot. 11 rd mag,appendix position for ultimate concealment. 13 or 15 rd mag for full sized grip and extra rounds when clothing permits. You can always find a way to conceal the Hellcat with the 13 round mag.

[@c1arkj]

I have the Hellcat with holosun red dot and 15 round mag. Also appendix carry, never have issue with printing just wearing an average tshirt.

[@NerdyyFather]

Glad the hellcat getting some love on the channel hellcat pro been my edc for half a year now !

[@c1arkj]

Personally like the Hellcat with extended 15 round mag, so I can have higher capacity and but more compact. Shooting wise, Hellcat definitely a little spicy with the shorter barrel, but if you practice shooting at the range periodically it's a none issue.

[@-.Steven]

Agreed. And my thoughts are, if it is ever needed, it's likely at point-blank range, unfortunately.

[@Msalazar6sicVI]

The regular Hellcat with the 15rd magazine👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@jeffsalleng]

I've had most of the Hellcats and my personal choice is the Hellcat RDP. Love it and I have no issues concealing it even with the 15rd mag.

[@jaylea4553]

Same, I have all 3 and the RDP is my favorite. Add a DPM recoil spring and it shoots like butter.

[@jeffsalleng]

@@jaylea4553 Haven't heard of that spring. Do you have a link to the one you used?

[@Fettigkeit]

Pro for sure. Have both, pro is great. Hellcat is decent with extended mag, but at that point just go to 15

[@tankturtle708]

Just bought my hellcat pro and I love it

[@DevonBonnet]

Tier 1 axis elite holster with a hellcat pro with a Bushnell rxu-200 optic and apex trigger as my EDC. The larger grip over the reg hellcat allows me for faster 1.2-1.3 sec draw times comfortably. Love it!

[@jazzcat1056]

Good times on the draw. Nice.

[@CountryLife434]

Check out black arch entrada too, if you like tier 1, you'll love that holster as well.

[@reddirtdiesel5063]

I bought the xd mod 2 9mm 3in subcompact before the hellcat came out and I love it, fits my hand better than the hellcat and holds 16+1.

[@JeffWrede]

Sarah adds a terrific new dimension to the show! Awesome!

[@multicammando]

My hellcat with a TLR 7 sub, holosun eps carry, and apex trigger has been 100% for over 2000 rounds through it

[@Paul_Howe0216]

I carry the HC Pro in fall and winter, and I run the HC with a 13 rd in spring and summer. I run 507k on both. I also run Apex triggers.

[@pauldvorsky1969]

Appendix carry is good for working behind a counter, standing up straight.

[@cartap22]

I miss Kaydi 😢

[@texas_stone_lets_go_brandon]

As soon as the pro came out, I got rid of the first gen and bought the pro. It’s my number 2 go to behind my Glock 19’s.

[@TRS-Aphelion]

Great video, really cool to see guests on the channel sharing their expertise!

[@facerapi2920]

Glad to see another video about this subject. Have had the hellcat for almost a year carrying it. Have the mid size mag in it usually 13+1. And have been thinking about changing it up.

[@ShawnShipstad]

I have to many "Micro" compacts. I am trying to justify buying a Hellcat. They look so good. Shows like this torture me. I am struggling right now, I want to buy one today.

[@Barely_Outdoors]

Nice the Hellcats need love.

[@hunter1028]

The regular Hellcat is so comfortable to carry that I can go armed anywhere otherwise I couldn't because maybe is to hot outside!

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

I can completely understand trying to stay as comfortable as possible while concealed carrying. Here in Georgia it is hot and humid practically all year-round. That being said, the Glock 42 is my EDC for that reason. A few days ago, I was looking at just about all of the main micro-9's that are on the market, and the original Hellcat felt the best in my hand. I'm definitely contemplating picking one up especially for the extra capacity, and the availability/cost of 9mm vs 380 ammo.

[@hunter1028]

@Big Dummy Totally agree! Is better to have something rather than think jeez, this thing is to bulky I'll just leave it home.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

@@hunter1028 You ain't lying. Honestly, I'm in my mid-40's and I only started carrying about 2 years ago. I'm glad to have made the personal commitment to myself, family and community. Nowadays, I wouldn't feel right leaving home without it.

[@hunter1028]

@Big Dummy I started about 3 years ago, and I can't even go outside without it, the world has become to dark for us normal people.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

@@hunter1028 Well said. It's a shame the world has become this way. That being said, my son is home from college for the summer, so we'll have plenty of time to train together. Wishing you and yours all the best Hunter 102.

[@EDC_Jay]

Just got a hellcat pro a few days ago! Just put the swamp fox sentinel red dot on it. Going to the range tomorrow to get use to the red dot!

[@rioslara6555]

I was hoping to see the canik mete mc9. But still super informative. Keep up the good work.

[@BB-yh5rd]

Wife and I did date night to go get micros, she wanted the P365XL and because what she wants she gets generally in our lives she's still happy couple of years later. I liked the Hellcat RDP because "Hellcat" is my nickname for her and that was as complex as the story was. Will say they're both pretty great, I don't love any micro or their slightly larger spawns much but the little compensator on the RDP is pretty cool and whether it actually works or psychologically I just think it helps don't really care. So many great conceal choices now it's really cool that it genuinely comes down to what a person just feels better holding, shooting and subjectively likes the best.

[@kicksology5520]

Hellcat pro with 407k and tlr 7a is my edc. I absolutely love it. For holsters I have the nerd slicc holster that allows for an extra mag. Also have the 4bros holster for quick runs to the store or something, both holsters are good and comfortable.

[@Hobiee90m3]

That’s my exact set up too, just got the apex trigger and gold true precision barrel mainly for looks lol.

[@luckylandy2945]

How's that 4bros holster? I've been thinking about getting one

[@richhansen7814]

Love the ease of carrying my Hellcat, 13rd mag.

[@WindowsOfPhotography]

The Springfield Hellcat Pro is a great all-around gun to have.

[@joshuaisbell2543]

I EDC my Glock 19 but have a hellcat that I use when I want to carry a smaller gun or go out in just gym cloths the hellcat does way better for those type outfits and for making sure that I don't print at all when I wearing those and for comfort. The added benefit is I carry the13 rd mag so only having to give up 2 rounds with a much smaller gun but the comfort benefit is a win for me.

[@joshz7712]

I personally went with the Hellcat Pro and my wife has the Hellcat. I took my red dot off and I'm switching to the 3 dot night sights from trijicon.

[@kenyoung4881]

Why did you get those? They are awesome?

[@dahorseyguy1]

I use the Hellcat OSP for my EDC, 15 round mag, and optic.

[@AmericanNationalist852]

Oof, I'm so sorry to hear that 😢

[@exquisitemorphs9308]

Great video as always gotta go with hellcat pro on this

[@Irishdevil19x]

I carry the hellcat pro, and my ol lady has the hellcat osp. I’ve put about 300 rounds through mine and she’s ran flawlessly.

[@myriadcorp]

My wife has the Hellcat and I have the Hellcat Pro. Love it!

[@CountryLife434]

The pro!! Love mine, feels good, and accurate. Plus holds 15+1 with a flush mag.😮 with my holosun attached to it, it's a perfect ccw.

[@gabemartinez2558]

The U sights are one of the biggest reasons I want the hellcat

[@williamwoodard2276]

I just purchased the hellcat pro, I can't wait to get off a few rounds at the range!!! I've been eyeing this guy for a while

[@WmRod]

Hellcat pro. 15mag - easy choice

[@elarioutadros9008]

the hellcat 15 rds too, i chose the hellcat over the pro cz it has smaller slide easier to carry

[@carlosm164]

I love my hellcat pro, best handgun I’ve every owned

[@cliff4695]

FN 509 C. Than again I have every version of the 509. Now they got me with 510 and 545. Also want to try the new reflex. 3 new pistols in 3 months was not ideal for me lol. Take it back a few years, the FNS9C was a awesome gun as well

[@johnlacasse8893]

I like the hellcat and the pro feel... But do not care for either, because of how snappy they are... I find that the Shield 40 and Shield 45 are both less snappy than the hellcats... The Shield Plus was my 9mm carry, before I acquired the 40 & 45. Also I'm a 6'0 and 230lbs man, so concealment of those is not overly difficult for me...

[@jasonparis7103]

I am a huge Glock Fan but unfortunately my state only has 10 rd and we can’t have Glocks unless previously purchased from different state… let me tell you this Glock 43x: Best handgun on the market, the P365 is a well established gun but it does have it’s issues and the grip isn’t thst great especially with pinky extension….. that being said I picked up a HELLCAT yesterday and to me it seemed slimmer than the 43x and the grip was perfect for me. It felt like the hellcat was made for me and made for people who like to conceal. I have heard the trigger takes a bit but you can upgrade that to something similar to a glock or sig. HELLCAT FEELS AMAZING versus my 43x

[@trentonfiffia8063]

I perfer the original Hellcat I chose it for reasonable capacity in an ultra concealable gun. Then I bought my Wife a shield plus and 30 super carry and it's got to be the best conceal carry gun out there hands down

[@richardsorin3589]

Disagree about the sights. I love ‘em! Find it easier/faster to line up than 3 dot.

[@DoYourHygiene]

just picked up the pro today i spent a good half hour handling both i did notice when i was holding the (non pro) firmly my palm was not as tight feeling or as comfortable. I recommend the pro for EDC it’s perfect. NOTHING wrong with the regular hellcat it is fantastic as well

[@CookieMonster_1969]

I have the Hellcat OSP version and I carry it in shorts and t-shirt weather, in coat weather I carry an XDM Elite 3.8" 10mm. I don't carry either with any optics, but I do have a light/laser site mounted on the XDM, I use it basically as home defense in t-shirt weather.

[@diverbelow27]

Nice... exactly same here.. HellCat for casual carry and i have the XDM Elite 3.8 10mm.. I love my Hellcat...but god i adore my 10mm...the XDM Elite is out of the world...so good

[@CookieMonster_1969]

@@diverbelow27 Yep, that 10mm is a beast👍 I love when at the range, everyone's head snaps over after the first shot😁

[@jbfrazie]

I carry the HCP with a swamp fox sentinel EDC when I’m not at work, love to shoot it and love the weight and size for concealed carry.

[@shepardsforgeh2031]

Got the hellcat and got it cut for a red dot for under 200$ and that includes re coated after it got cut and I love it! I suck w iron sights but im a mad man w a dot! I love it now!

[@evilnineteen]

I think either is a good choice. The hellcat is slightly easier to conceal while the pro is slightly easier to shoot. Whatever you choose, training with your firearm is your best weapon.

[@raymondxiao2716]

I rented a hellcat at a pistol range yesterday and I didnt really like it. It was a little too small for my hand and I felt like even though it was also a 9mm pistol it had a lot more recoil compared to something like a sig p365 xl or glock 19

[@-.Steven]

15:19 I think this is the answer I've been looking for. I've not shot either, but cc is my main reason for needing one, that one in a thousand situation you hope to never find yourself in. I've held and caressed both, love them both, and feel certain I'd prefer the Pro at the range, but I need one for Not at the range.

[@zomday71]

I'm hoping at some point we see a model with the original Hellcat grip, but with a 3.7" Barrel & slide.

[@williecameron9212]

I’ve had my hellcat osp for sometime now. It was my edc until I met the sig sauer p365 x macro tacops.

[@n8strength]

Was hoping you’d compare the Shield Plus to the rest. Not sure why it was there really

[@Draxzy]

I’d take the og hellcat over the pro because if I’m getting a long grip I’d prob just go ahead and get the macro. I love my standard HC but it is snappy. Accurate and 100% reliable tho looking to get a dot soon

[@ShawnShipstad]

Yes, she is a nice .I am very glad she is on your" show," probably the best part of your "Show"

[@Fettigkeit]

Definitely Pro. Got both, always got the pro on

[@nickysayles6573]

Can you guys compare the hellcat pro to the hellcat pro comp? I can’t decide what to get. Love the videos

[@iM0rb1d]

I love when you compared the hellcat to the pro without saying any differences. Ty

[@Spaceman2484]

Only difference is the size…

[@iM0rb1d]

@@Spaceman2484 I know that now. I got one. But you'd think something so obvious would be mentioned as a huge advantage

[@mitchelllockwood5521]

I own a hellcat rdp with a hex wasp optic and comp and carry a 13 rd mag with a 15 round mag as backup this gun is easy to carry with all this and is awesome at the range. It is snappy took some time to get used to it.

[@Isheian]

My issue with the shield was that it didn’t point naturally for me. My first shots were always off, I’d adjust after and be fine but it was a constant issue. Didn’t have that issue with any other pistol I’ve shot, Beretta was fine, Glock was fine, Springfield mod 2 was fine, only the shield shot off. I haven’t shot the hellcat yet but I’m going to be for I buy.

[@muddyrivertactical]

I prefer the Hellcat Pro but both are great!

[@RepublicofTX]

Hellcat pro. Love mine

[@TacticallyFitOfficial]

Going with the hellcat over the pro but that’s because I live in a state where’s it’s 10000 degrees 9 months out of the year. As far as the sights….WAYYY better than the standard.

[@bigo6694]

Challenger hellcat is what I'd recommend.

[@CT15MK18]

Sara needs to be made a part of the team....

[@teddygraham8194]

Ummmmmmm

[@johnneal387]

I rock the hellcat wish I waited on the pro but I am happy with the hellcat

[@dahorseyguy1]

Me too

[@johnneal387]

@@dahorseyguy1 but if I wanna carry a bigger gun I will use my xdm 3.8 9mm

[@richb.4374]

I have the original Hellcat and plan on getting the Pro when funds permit. I like my Hellcat a lot and carry it often. The Pro would make a nice addition to my arsenal.

[@wodenswheelgun3278]

I choose the shield plus

[@harmansmith84]

I love my hellcat but I’m a stickler for printing as well and in Florida where my normal attire is shorts and t shirt even it can be a little bulky for edc even with the flush 11 round mag so I ended up adopting it as my home defense/ center console pistol and put a red dot on it, and generally carry the lcp max 380 when at work and around town. I will say the hogue grip helps tame the recoil and gets you a little bit better grip on it if you are going to get the regular hellcat

[@Bryan-1689]

Great video, I carry a variety, I used to carry HC Pro but now I mainly carry CR920, Canik MC2, P365XL or with the Macro Grip sometimes. All with red dots and depends on the situation if I carry IWB on the hip or AIWB. Did not care for the HC original as I would get finger pinch with the mags when shooting.

[@Botzz28]

what are thebest holster options these days for a really good holster on NO budget

[@benjackson1442]

Just get the standard hellcat and buy the larger magazines. In the winter run the 15 rd, in the summer run the 13 or 10 if you need to

[@joelsmith8773]

It took me a bit to get used to the sights but now I love my Hellcat

[@austinmish]

Excellent video! Great work Ryan and Nicole.

[@DavidWoodard-SocialPro]

Both are excellent handguns and I do have both as well as many others but I prefer my SAR K12 and SAR K2... Maybe you could do a video with the SAR handguns...

[@markgoldstein6265]

I've had both started with the hellcat. Went very soon after to the pro .loved them both but recently masada slim is my carry option.

[@jazzcat1056]

What do you like about the Masada? Had to look it up had not heard of them.

[@markgoldstein6265]

Good trigger and feel in hand. Size is slightly smaller feel than the pro bit larger than the hellcat. Also I have a full size masada and shoot it very well with zero issues out of it. Which made me look at the slim as an option.

[@jjcrazylegs7081]

I own a Masada slim. Usually I carry a P365X or P365 but the slim does shoot very well and is accurate. I have had a few friends shoot it, and everyone seems to enjoy it. It's a little bit larger than the Sigs I usually carry, but I'm going to carry the slim for a bit and see how it works out. Overall great gun from my experience.

[@jazzcat1056]

@@jjcrazylegs7081 I’m going to need to check one out.

[@brycefeidler5287]

Hellcat with hyve +1+3 and hyve extended mag release for the sweet spot.

[@__mayo__]

Going back and forth on which one to purchase 😢

[@emilioramirez64]

I’m a new hellcat owner and I’ve really enjoyed carrying it so far. I want to use the extended 15 round mag but I’m also not a fan of printing so I find myself debating if I should carry with the 15 rounder even the 13

[@impostersnake4089]

Print my penus stamp on your forehead

[@michaelboyle9512]

I'm not a fan of those tiny little pistols. I like a grip I can get my pinky on. Guns glock 19 and smaller are out for me. I'm in love with my walther ppq. It's the most comfortable gun I've ever handled in my little experience of different models.

[@RellyMedia]

I wanted the pro but apparently it's not MA compliant. Should I get the regular one? It'll be my first.

[@kevinperez919]

Thank god for this video!! California just added these to the roadster can’t wait to get mines

[@Daniel7.62]

I don’t know why you guys never do the 365 comparison with the 12 round magazine. It makes all the difference with the longer magazine

[@YEETUS_DELETUS_]

I personally prefer the osp model over the pro. Throw a RDO, TLR7 SUB and, a hogue grip on that puppy and ya got a decent set up imo. If i wanna add capacity i can carry the 15 or 17 in my pocket.

[@iycephoenixx4249]

Other than slightly extra length, why get the pro when the mags work well with the og and give the same grip surface? I'd say you get more diversity with the normal Hellcat and can use it for different scenarios, skipping needing the pro

[@DTreatz]

Anyone know how much different the hellcat pro and the sig p365 xmacro shoots?

[@multicammando]

He's really printing now!😊

[@J.Young808]

The mag in the Hellcat is the standard the extended is 13 rounds and more rectangular At least on my Hellcat.

[@jonathanaldana4941]

I just shot the original hellcat and compared to my Glock 26 it is super snappy, but what I’m wondering is how is it compared to the pro?!

[@sioonaf7841]

I just bought one of the pros with a red dot for 579 bucks. Got a micro comp apex trigger and threaded barrel on the way!! :)

[@frankjfritz8842]

I don't get why anyone would get a Pro model Hellcat or a larger sized micro pistol, it makes no sense. Just get a compact that shoots so much softer and better and call it a day. A pro sized Hellcat defeats the purpose of a high capacity super concealable hand gun.

[@gagediffee2722]

Love my hellcat pro!

[@AntJohn88]

Wouldn’t trade my hellcat with 15rd extended mag for anything. Wear button up shirt to work everyday so need as small as possible with as many rounds as possible.

[@briancooke5532]

I'm late to the party, but the Hellcat Pro has 17+1 capacity and I believe it was the first concealed carry gun to have that capacity, which is why Sig came out with the X Macro to compete.

[@chadillac95]

You did a video of the sig p365 vs the Springfield hellcat. Is it time for a p365 macro and the hellcat pro??

[@210s0uthstar]

Hellcat pro with holosun 407k, apex trigger, true precision threaded barrel and TLR-7 subcompact is my edc in a McKinatec iwb

[@Hood27ar1]

I tend to Carry my HC Pro more in the colder months . & almost always carry the HC in the warmer months.

[@EnduringCrow]

I had an XDM 45 when I first shot a buddies Hellcat. I picked that U-notch up so naturally. Had a 1" group at 7yds. at first hold. 5 shots. I now have a CZ 75 P 01 and love it. Qualified with it. But I'm thinking the HC Pro is making a strong case for my EDC. I guess the U-notch just works for me because I really don't get how people sneer at it.