Springfield Hellcat

[@joshd94]

I carry the hellcat. It has never let me down. I love that pistol.

[@jambajoby32]

How many times have you had to use it lol? Or do you mean at the range?

[@progmanmike]

I had to put down a dog killing livestock with it. It works fine 👍

[@TheAvkdutch]

Yeah well I carry a S&W 500 and it never let me down.

[@progmanmike]

@@TheAvkdutch I believe that 🤣

[@ramNjam]

@@progmanmike I might be the only person that has ever taken a ground hog with S&W bodyguard 380. I now only carry my J-Frame loaded with 357 or that plus my glock 19

[@SkydivingSquid]

I love the Springfield Hellcat. Honestly one of my favorites to shoot. You really have to have great trigger discipline to stay perfectly accurate which translates incredibly when you're shooting a full size. I cannot recommend enough. The hellcat is my EDC. You can basically conceal it in a t-shirt if you wanted because of its size. I still wear an over-shirt though.

[@miragexl007]

Did not like my alcat. Square grip was very uncomfortable after shooting a little bit. Quite Pepe. Love this site, size and name. But glad I just sold it. Went with the shield plus. Much better for me. To each their own

[@SkydivingSquid]

@@miragexl007 glad you found something that's right for you. I quite like the feel of the hellcat which is the reason I went with it - and after 1,000 rounds down range have an excellent grouping. You are right - it is very peppy though because of it's size. The Shield is a great piece as well. Happy shooting.

[@AmericanMexicanGunslinger]

My hellcat eats everything i put in her great CCW handgun i had her with me when i moved from oregon Portland to tulsa Oklahoma i will trust my life with this handgun for sure 💯🇺🇸🇲🇽🤠 great video

[@Phoenix_Atlas]

I'm glad you made it out of portland. I left in 2016 but I'm not far away. I can't wait to leave Oregon entirely.

[@AmericanMexicanGunslinger]

@@Phoenix_Atlas i hope you make it out for real though alot of people going through hard times out there 🙏💯

[@Phoenix_Atlas]

@@AmericanMexicanGunslinger it's hard because my girlfriend doesn't want to leave. I may have to leave her to make it out of here. Her family is here so I can't blame her. My family is in Louisiana and texas.

[@Phoenix_Atlas]

@Weed Man the stress is going to kill me

[@dcwaku]

Congrats on leaving Portland.

[@tgrif04]

I have had mine for about 2 months. The only thing I have done is install an Apex trigger which helped me tremendously. I have, also, purchased a couple of 13 round mags for it which gives me 14 rounds. I love the sights, also. I have put 300+ rounds thru it without any problems.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

When I went in to look at both P365 & Hellcat , I picked the Hellcat . For me it felt better in my hands and I liked the sights . Both are good guns and will serve their owners well .

[@user-uw1il5rw4o]

For the hellcat, you can take the 13rd mag base plate and spring out and put it on the 15rd mag and it’ll make it hold 17+1 in the hellcat. And for me it fires with no mishaps or feeding issues. And I’ve cycled that mag at least 12 times now.

[@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS]

I have a Springfield Armory Hell Cat and I recommend the Hogue Handall Beaver Tail grip sleeve it helps tame the stout recoil of the +P 124 & 147 grain ammo.

[@XXARGYLLSXX]

I finally got one a couple weeks ago, I’m loving it.

[@chrischavez7550]

Nice 20AE 😎

[@XXARGYLLSXX]

@@chrischavez7550 thanks buddy!

[@vikingtenfifty]

I just recently acquired a Hellcat RDP and I absolutely love it.

[@theone031]

Yeah if I were to get one that's the one I'd get 👌

[@rexpepper2513]

I love my hellcat. at first i didnt like how small the grip was. it was hard to hold on to until i put a hogue grip on it now its fantastic. i also put a swamp fox optic on it. i couldnt be happier.

[@DesertTactical]

Great combo!

[@QjoCabz]

Is that the Swampfox Sentinel? Are you able to cowitness with the iron sights?

[@rexpepper2513]

@@QjoCabz yes it is. You can still use your factory sights

[@fomomofo6917]

Much easier to grip with hyve mag extensions! Running a Romeo 0 on mine. Fantastic pistol

[@purpleguy5226]

@@rexpepper2513 got the same sight on mine

[@rmalmeida1976]

Picked mine up over a year ago and have loved every minute of EDC with it.

[@gsxrfrank8787]

One of the best carry pistols I’ve ever owned….and one of my favorites to go and shoot at the range

[@Hoplite9]

My daughters carry them. Daddy still runs a 1911. Thanks for being there. I was there too brother.

[@uh60ce1]

Can't believe you didn't touch the sodas. But I love mine. Never had an issue with it.

[@Freakingstang]

Had one for over a year. 750+ rounds down its throat without issues. The trigger eases up after 4-500 rounds and I prefer it to the sig 365. I blacked out the white line on the rear sight. I don’t think it’s snappy compared to an xds in 9 or 45.

[@jaywalk6628]

Mine should be in this week, rented one at the range and I was impressed how controllable it was with 10 round mag and how accurate it was as well. The anticipation is building for sure. Good video as always.

[@drkruler511]

Took y’all long enough! 😂

[@aaronwilson8818]

I'm still waiting for them to get a Ruger 57

[@forestwolf60]

Had mine since launch & absolutely love it, edc

[@BitSku77]

I bought my Hellcat on a gamble over the 365 and I have never regretted it. Such a sweet shooter and a way better looking handgun in my opinion.

[@Rybo-87]

👍

[@teamcarp1]

Bought my Hellcat back in October and absolutely love shooting it

[@revv45acp71]

You are always honest. I appreciate you. You are right; we are all different. If one of my Hellcats had a mushy trigger like a 365 I’d not own a few of them.

[@americanpatriot6918]

I just got a Sig P365 a few weeks ago. I'm going to be switching to it soon because of the weather change. I'm taking it for a test run for the first time today! Great video!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@actualideas8078]

Don’t trust any youtube channel above 10k subs.

[@cwirtz1854]

Just got mine last weekend. Love it so far

[@queefersutherland8495]

@@actualideas8078 right

[@americanpatriot6918]

@@actualideas8078 Why not??🤔

[@ScottieBMan]

Love my 365...accurate, small and trusted

[@OldmanSnake]

I carry the Hellcat with the SMSc optic. It's a tac driver. The 15 rd mags are awesome. Springfield Armory has them. I carry a HK p30sk normally last few years and the Hellcat is now carried 90% of the time

[@imagr8hunter]

Got one for my wife a while back. Really dig the hellcat, just a bit tiny. I carry a 43X MOS, just fits the hand a little better or I'd be rocker the hellcat as a carry.

[@ohio72213]

I bought a Hellcat back in december and i love it. And every one of my buddies who have seen it and shot it like it too. Its a really cool gun and it tears up

[@huskymom234]

Hellcat is my carry gun and I love it with the 13 rd double stack

[@purpleguy5226]

yeah man thats neat the pistols not even as big as my hand lmao i love it

[@user-lq5fd3pl6z]

I own the standard Hellcat and recently picked up a Hellcat Pro. Awesome pistols.

[@stanleychamallas2331]

Hellcat excellent firearm great video glad you spoke good about it!

[@comiketiger]

Several reviews I've seen they were getting between 2 and 3 inch groups at 25 yards. That's incredible ! Averages!

[@hebrewhillbilly]

I had a 365 and couldn't shoot it worth a damn and Im a very seasoned shooter. Picked up a hell cat and it works great for me, excellent sights.

[@chrisblake1918]

And THAT is why both exist. I like my Hellcat, but I prefer my 365XL. Just by a bit, but there you go.

[@TheFordraptor16]

i own a hellcat. and its a great pistol it shoot straight and is very compact for the amount it hold. easy to conceal carry and very comfortably to have on the waistband.

[@armandooquendo4667]

i just got one, and im lovin it

[@riversidetexasfirearmrevie2555]

Ba ba ba ba bass I'm loving it 🐱

[@benjamin7106]

Ba da bop ba bahhhh. Lol nice

[@fujimi715]

One of my friends carries this as EDC. Seems to like it

[@Crispy1434]

They just came out with a 15rd mag too for the Hellcat! Picking one up soon, just waiting on my conceal permit

[@CraigDaniel1965]

I've got my 15 round mag ordered. Just waiting on it now

[@fomomofo6917]

I have 15 rnd hyve mag extensions. Love them.

[@ccjacks3]

I’m guessing this was filmed before the release of the Shield Plus and Ruger Max-9?

[@Iraqveteran8888]

It was. I recorded this video like 4 weeks ago

[@absoluteresolution3822]

Those two guns don’t come close to the P365XL. I’m a glock guy and I’m saying that.

[@darrencaughey111]

I'd put the Shield plus ahead of all of these.I own the Plus,Hellcat and I've shot the 365 on several occasions.Its a great time for concealed carrying because the market has great options and all of these guns would serve well.

[@absoluteresolution3822]

@@darrencaughey111 I don’t know about that statement. The P365XL is hands down the best compact. It’s definitely a great time for compact hand guns. To each their own.

[@theone031]

@@absoluteresolution3822 Glock 48 and 43x is right up there with the 365xl as well

[@Pilot4prophet661]

Have a Taurus Millennium G2 with a 16 rd mag, and a C5 Viridium. Had a custom kydex owb made for it. Works just fine.

[@jeffwilson1217]

So do I. I call it the "Heck Kitty!" Haha 😂 looks like a better reset, restrike capability, and and 12 rounds!

[@theavgblueberry4489]

If that's all One can afford sure. But a couple hundred more and the reputation goes way up

[@douglashill6575]

I’m 65. Been military and police my whole life. I have found that a lot of problems happen when the magazine is dropped and the extra rnd added. Stick with whatever the mag holds.

[@shehryarhakeem]

It's such a great sub-compact 9mm ever made with a great trigger and excellent capacity of rounds that is 11, 13, and 15 shots mags.

[@papimiami1938]

A little sick of listening to people whine about Springfield's politics... When I bought my hellcat I didn't go buy a hellcat to support Springfield, I bought it to support HS produkt out of Croatia. Outstanding firearms manufacturer

[@progmanmike]

"hard to get a hold of," I'm seeing them in every store I go to 😏

[@CuttinInIdaho]

Your example is an anecdote...so is IV8888's example.

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

@@CuttinInIdaho ok boomer

[@levifontaine8186]

I'm thinking about getting my first handgun soon. I'm in love with my AR however I am finally old enough to buy a handgun and this is an option I've been considering.

[@jamesnielsen5121]

I I carry a Hellcat Optics ready but I just bought it that way case I ever wanted to put it on. I use a 15 round clip in it from Springfield .it's just like an eighth of an inch longer. 15 rounds One in the Chamber that's 16 rounds. the extra weight helps with the snappiness . very manageable I shoot a hundred rounds every 30 days through it. very reliable love the sights. and I love the trigger .I use a leather magnet holsterJm4 Tactical very comfortable.

[@natjonestower3035]

My hellcat has spent more time parked on top of my right butt-cheek than it ever did in a box or a safe. Love it.

[@sick_of_all_the_lies4207]

I love my hellcat. The only issue I've ever had was when my striker snapped while I was dry firing. It was quite an odd issue, I've never seen that happen before. Springfield took good care of me though, they fixed it and got it back to me within a couple weeks. It's been great ever since. Overall, it's a pretty good handgun, I dig it. I want to get my hands on the new Hellcat RDP

[@sparks701]

Just ordered 2 15 rnd mags for my hellcat. Just gonna make it even better!

[@frankjfritz8842]

Hellcat is my primary EDC. The more I shoot it the more I like it. It is an accurate little beast and as a side note when going to the range I shoot it along side of a 45 and a 10mm, believe me when mixing with those I don't notice the recoil. I've come to love my Hellcat.

[@Illness.og.]

I did it, got me one and I’m excited to shoot it! Fits very good in the hand and the grips not too narrow so I don’t need to fight it.

[@blaineb23]

How is it now? I have the fde model on layaway excited for it I’m used to glocks but I hope I like it even better

[@Illness.og.]

@@blaineb23 I’ll give you a very simple but honest and blunt opinion. It is indeed snappy, I’ve never ever had a malfunction and have shot it a lot. It’s a dream to carry almost don’t notice it’s on you cause it’s light and compact. Since it’s snappy if you shoot for an entire day your palms may get sore. It’s not forgiving, if you have a bad grip follow up shots and accuracy diminish so it MAKES you hold the gun properly, which imo is a good thing. Only complaints? None. I like the sights as well, I have talon pro grip tape on it and I would upgrade the striker sleeve as soon as you can, it’s plastic from factory I now have a stainless Steele one, so I have peace of mind it won’t sheer. :)

[@JJsiN84]

Just bought a Hellcat a few days ago. So far I love it. As for the SIG you can’t go wrong with the Sig sauer p320 m17 for a full size barrel.

[@FakeNews953]

I’ve defending myself and my family on 6 separate occasions with this hellcat. It has not failed to fire once in all 6 incidents, trust it with my life, it has allowed my life to continue, incredible gun. Look forward to shooting it more!

[@Pearlz-vf8vj]

You should probably stop doing whatever tf your doing

[@Kolby9241]

That sounds like a really bad situation. If you have had “6 incidents” then you really must he in financial dismal with all the costs of defense lawyers.

[@FakeNews953]

@@Kolby9241 my life is more important then my finances. Thank you Springfield!

[@2Aknight762]

I just bought the Hellcat over the P365 for one primary reason, Springfield put over 10,000 rounds through it before they released it. My G43 is "a little snappy", this thing is a LOT snappy but I'll put up with it. Accuracy and recoil control are significantly improved with the longer 13 round magazine.

[@DUNGSTA]

Did you look at the p365xl?

[@miragexl007]

Not a fan of my Hellcat. To Snappy, too uncomfortable with the square grip. Despite loving the site. Glad I just sold it and got the shield plus which feels so much better

[@2Aknight762]

@@miragexl007 The M&P Shield does handle recoil much better, I may get one too.

[@chaosknife]

When did you make this video!? The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus came out over a month ago lol! It's not just 2 in this race anymore.

[@QjoCabz]

Though they are in different price brackets, Taurus and Ruger have competitors in the micro compact department as well.

[@thegreatoutdoors7728]

been carrying mine everyday day for about 2 months now. awesome pistol shoots great & conceals great! i put my life on it

[@shahrozekhurram9836]

How many rounds have you shot through her? Does the slide always lock back?

[@thegreatoutdoors7728]

@@shahrozekhurram9836 got about 600 rounds through it never had an issue. and the slide locks back everytime

[@jerryxiong1265]

When it was first announced I was excited to get this one. I got mines from cabelas and they have only 10 in and I bought the last one. The next following weeks they completely sold out.

[@chrisblake1918]

I have both, MOS. The Sig is what I wear most.

[@juangonzalez9848]

I got to shoot the Hellcat, p365, and the p365 xl side by side (by side). I found the Hellcat to be the snappiest, and the XL to fit my hands the best. I do have bigger hands though, and that’s why I purchased the XL, it just fit the best out of the 3.

[@Bxrty]

Just got mine today!!! Glad I bought this over others on the market.

[@kindermonster613]

That 365's trigger has a click to it before it fires almost rhythmic how it operates.

[@timothylucero92]

Just bought 2 15 rnd mags from SF and love it even more

[@centex52]

bought a few weeks ago, cant wait to get to the range , also got the shield plus.....rotation time...great video Eric!

[@Brimwald]

These are great. As for being snappy, proper grip solves that issue.

[@miragexl007]

Lol...sure

[@cowboyvargas9563]

Never have liked this gun .but Erick makes it work 😂😂.

[@copperheadaz5023]

Same here bro

[@MachineGod69]

Awesome gun..

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

"it's gonna be a little fatter than a shield, what with being double stack" Ah yes, 0.95" vs 1.00"

[@waltersherburne9438]

Someone probably already noted it but there are 15 round mags available now for the Hellcat now.

[@RoverRacer913]

What people need to also keep in mind is there IS a 15 round mag for the P365, nothing can compete with that at that size With that kept in mind I'm sure a hellcat 15 rounder will come but sig makes the factory 15 rounder can't beat that

[@thegearheadshop8621]

Sportsman’s outdoor superstore as of today (4-27-21) they have the hellcat in stock for those who are shopping. I have the hellcat, first gen XDS, sig XL and G48 with s15 magazines. All of them have red dots on them. All awesome to me.

[@DesertTactical]

This handgun works well for me with my tiny paws... lol. Great video, man! I see you were shooting left. I know youre an accurate shooter. Tap that sight over a bit and youre dead on!

[@progmanmike]

One thing to keep in mind, the slide doesn't lock to the rear all the time. And I don't think it has to do with recoil or grip.

[@denisdegamon8224]

Could be the fault of a slightly out of spec magazine.

[@crappyatlife]

People are quick to forget the shit Springfield pulled a few years back.

[@Iraqveteran8888]

I haven’t forgotten. I would never buy one of these guns. I just made a video about it for the people who might want to. It’s not a bad gun but philosophically I’ll never give them a dime.

[@crappyatlife]

@@Iraqveteran8888 thats fair man, wasnt meant to be a dig on you. I just like to remind folks of their trechary.

[@carlcarlton764]

What did they do?

[@lukedemello2077]

@@Iraqveteran8888 Glad to hear you say that bro. I've wanted a m14 for years but I won't own a springfield. I don't know many gun guys who would either.

[@UncleWermus]

So many "Looking at this and the Shield Plus, hmmm" people in here xD I am among them

[@Hoplite9]

I tried to get my girls the Shields, but no, they wanted Hellcats. I have several Shields. If I’m not carrying a 1911, I’ve got a Shield on me. I think the Shield is smooth. Smooth is fast.

[@tylerthee8315]

Just bought the shield plus. Its an awesome gun

[@natestain7103]

They don’t call it the smith and Wesson WomenP for no reason

[@Hoplite9]

@@natestain7103 I’m sorry, are you wanting to say something ?

[@aaronmays2756]

I'll be happy when they make a micro like the "Noisy Cricket" from the Men in Black movie...lol

[@HatleyReviews]

I bought my wife one yesterday!

[@grizbear72]

Just added a Holosun 507k dot (needed plate) and the Hellcat is my new upgraded/downsized EDC from a Glock 36. Going to order the 15rnd mag next.

[@quoththeraven7]

After the launch of P365 it had so many problems and I had two co-workers and family members that bought the P365 and they told me that they had to send the Gun back to Sig because of issues that wasn't allowing the Gun to function properly, that completely turn me off the P365. I got the Hellcat and never had a problem shooting it. 600 💯 rounds and countin' But it is Snappy!

[@PatriotSteve]

sig is on their third version of the striker for the 365

[@JonnyPewPew]

I also carried the hellcat for a couple years. Love it but i got a shield plus with ameriglo i dot sights. It had a bigger grip i could actually consistantly grab onto when drawing. The hellcat, i would find myself missing it pretty often and it would be a little difficult to grab it but thats just me. Its a fantastic pistol

[@RafaelGarcia-jk4bz]

I love mine! So easily concealed.

[@williamwebb442]

One thing I noticed in this video is that the Hellcat has a much more consistent ejection pattern.

[@NoushWiz]

Noticed that also. Ejection from the 365 was dismal and inconsistent, while the Hellcat was throwing the spent cartridges clear out of the picture.

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

Despite the interweb's considering Springfield the " red-headed stepchild" of gun companies, I have 5 different Springfield pistols, and all are excellent. The only thing that grinds my valves is the Hellcat came out a scant month after I bought the XDS Mod 2.

[@denisdegamon8224]

I hear you...but the XD Mod 2's are very good pistol and have a very comfortable grip.

[@goodinsrt8]

Dang, you're all's memory is short. Did you all really forget how Springfield sold us down the river?

[@TheDesertSpear]

Agreed

[@lustejon]

Can someone explain me what’s the deal with Springfield?

[@goodinsrt8]

@@lustejon them and rock river arms funded some anti gun legislation.

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Why would they fund something to destroy themselves? LOL..not buying it.

[@TheDesertSpear]

@@UnknownUser_0000 it was something to do with giving them an exception to the rules/laws in Illinois if I remember... look it up

[@stevenwalde4624]

Everyone always forgets the m&p 9c way before its time for tiny double stacks

[@TheDillio187]

Great pistol, the first gen ones had awful triggers.

[@sideshowbilly3755]

Unless that pistol is spitting out 800+ horsepower, and can do the quarter mile in under 11 seconds... it ain't a Hellcat.

[@numbblackpicture]

Are you gatekeeping a fantasy name? Lol

[@TheAvkdutch]

Oh no it's a hellcat it says it right on the box, car nerd

[@youngboyharless9769]

It's spitting lead at 1200 feet per second, so in a race your hellcat wouldn't stand a chance with the speed of light

[@FOX1RR]

The Hellcat was a plane first, so I guess the Dodge car isn't a Hellcat either! Lol

[@Phoenix_Atlas]

The bullet travels much faster than a quarter mile in 11 seconds

[@yanglers6219]

Had a gun store near me sell one for $420 brand new. Bought it right away, but sold it because of the short handle which made it too snappy for me.

[@keats182]

Now Springfield offers a 15 round magazine. They also came out the Hellcat RDP which is a compensated version.

[@Crafty.Veteran.Survival]

Have only heard good things about this one, might need to grab one some day!

[@miragexl007]

One bad thing to some, to me. That square bulky grip. It is top-heavy and snappy too. Just sold mine Factor little uses pasture. Glad I did. I just bought the shield Plus. So much better. To each their own

[@bergstrom716]

Got one a few months ago and it has an external safety pretty cool

[@Ark_Medic]

Hellcat is freaking amazing!

[@TofuProductionCinema]

I have mine with the Hogue grip, TLR6 and Apex trigger as my EDC. No complaints. Works well with a guy that is of a slimmer athletic build.

[@roweshowtactical]

Hellcat shits on the 365 in every way

[@T_OCON]

Got to shoot a friend's Hellcat, and I love it! If I bought another pistol, I'd buy that! I love how easy it is to pick up the front sight

[@T_OCON]

Bought my wife the 365, and I find that one a little harder to shoot, seems way more snappy

[@michaelrains2268]

Picking up my hellcat this week, excited to fire it. Wonderful review, love your channel!

[@9ryder]

I have heard that Hellcats have trigger issue if you give sideways pressure and then try squeezing the trigger, it wont budge at all. Just letting you know if you already didnt.

[@queefersutherland8495]

Almost impossible even when trying to cause it especially after you shoot it some. Never happened while just firing but was aware and tried causing it at store. After I tried and realized how hard it is to cause to happen I didnt feel it was a concern at all. Only my experience

[@brianborell4469]

An easily concealed double stack 9mm is all kinds of win. I don't understand why some people want to dislike this pistol.

[@j.e.bennett2997]

I BM love my hellcat w/ a J point red dot. It’s my EDC 13+1 is 👌

[@jackremington8888]

My God that gun is so silent without a sound suppressor and a compact size. Springfield is really amazing thanks a lot Iraq veteran 8888

[@Freakingstang]

It’s not that quiet in real life. Videos don’t offer a good sound comparison. It’ll ring your ears pretty good without hearing protection

[@takingbacktoxic7898]

Practical accuracy and pinpoint accuracy are a trade off. With something very small and concealable and light pinpoint accuracy isnt what it is designed for. Just looking at that horseshoe sight, it looks to me it would be easy to get a rapid sight picture for a 5-30 feet shot.

[@healthycitizen1926]

Im glad for the review . Im just sick of everyone hyping up glocks . A glock the same size only holds 10 rounds

[@pepetravel74]

I have one and love that little pistol, i did order today a 15 round magazine available in Springfield web, 39.00$ plus tax, amazing...

[@WyFoster]

Haven't tried the Hellcat but the 365 is amazing. Probably can't go wrong with either.

[@DeadLemonz]

I'd love to see him try accuracy testing again with him changing the sights out to standard 3 dot sights.

[@PatriotSteve]

my hellcat carries so nice. really impressed with the quality too.

[@Burt_Da_Turt]

Just got the optic cut and manual saftey version love it!

[@HPG3035]

There is a manual safety version?

[@Burt_Da_Turt]

@@HPG3035 yes I didnt even know until I picked it up thought I just got the standard version lol

[@TheMike31b]

Do that smith and wesson M&P shield plus!!