Springfield Armory Hellcat™ 9MM Micro-Compact

[@Rumpleskin]

I do appreciate you opening your groups up for us to feel better about our shooting abilities.

[@powernoodle1224]

I like this guy because he isn't playing the role of Mr. Tacticool with the tats and the swagger. Instead, its all about the gun.

[@davidfultz6483]

It's kind of refreshing to hear about the gun. No click bait .

[@jyc2201]

'Bout damn time

[@rayepard2241]

He is my favorite, and he just gives you the truth of what he has learned about a new gun. He has a super great personality.

[@herman66mi83]

Powernoodle , I met Patrick the owner several years ago after moving to KY. He’s business savvy and he and his employees are as professional and courteous as can be. The buyer and customer service is excellent! They’ve expanded with a great gun range and Power Sport and has a great business model; one of the most successful “Gun Co” I’ve seen. He offers up office space for Teaching classes(took a CMP Clinic) Hunting and CCDW permits. Been a customer every since I first discovered. I prefer to drive 40 min to Bardstown, KY because their Range Officers are diligent!

[@SundownBlazer]

Exactly

[@mike34744]

Best review yet because of the fact you put it head to head with other guns for size comparison.

[@jaymacdizzle6793]

Springfield killed this one nice gun

[@ivanmalenica6884]

Karlovac-Croatia

[@michaellarge4139]

Need. I have an XD40 subcompact. Not only is it my favorite carry pistol it is easily my favorite pistol period. Springfield has a way of making beefy but not bulky, great looking and handling pistols. I. Will definitely have one of these little guys. Thanks for the demo.

[@patch5859]

Love my XDs!!! Would love to try the Hellcat!!!

[@ComprehensiveContext]

Thanks for a solid, fact-filled evaluation. Great video! It's great to live in a time when we can pick from so many excellent options for concealed carry. The Hellcat is nice, but a "Me, too!" product. Except for the included high-cap magazine, it offers nothing the P365 hasn't had for the past year. Sig already has an optics-ready P365, and even offers a manual selector version (which my 1911-leaning wife prefers). Glock and other manufacturers were there before Springfield, but I welcome the competition. Bottom line: If you're a Springfield fan, this is your pride and joy. If you're a Sig fan, it's not even news. If you're a Glock fan, the Glock 43 is all you see on the shelf. I feel no need to put any of them down; it's a brand-centered choice.

[@herman66mi83]

Like the “Stand off” guide rod device, assuming to prevent from going out of battery.

[@fumasterchu12]

It's driving me crazy, can't wait for mine to come in. Looks like I'll be getting another optic too!

[@keionchase2144]

NICE presentation...just the FACTS. Subbed

[@altonkriel]

If I decide its the best carry option for me - I will buy it, there still selling /making guns so they are still supporting the 2A despite a bad decision with Illinois FFL

[@lmallard3788]

Id like to see a demo on adjusting the red dot optic. I have the optic option Hellcat

[@MrBuckeye63]

Id like to see size comparison without extended mags ... KYGCO will be getting some of my money... again Great people to deal with !!!

[@patriciaross9029]

I'd like to see how it compares to the XDS - wasn't that Springfield's CCW example before? I'd still like one now!!!!

[@mephInc]

@@patriciaross9029 Much smaller. This is pretty much the same as the 365 and the 365 makes my XDS look huge.

[@khalilabukabeer815]

All what I can say about it is WOOOOW. Awesome presentation dear friend 👍

[@opalmike1]

Hold up I can get a chainsaw and a gun in the same store. God is real.

[@jonboy9734]

Chuck Rose Walmart ....

[@natestain7103]

Rural King

[@KevinLaPage-ff6bj]

We used to have a great store in Northern Wisconsin "Dudes gun and liquor"

[@jamesR1990]

@Roald Shakleton you still can in my town

[@KappaSlappa-t8o]

Atwoods!

[@sais9221]

Just when I'm about to make budget gun purchases on the Diamondback DB9 Gen 4, AM29, Taurus G3, and Bersa TP9 and all of the sudden this gun came on top of my shopping list! Hell yeah Hellcat!!!

[@dexter199]

The gun was made in HS PODUKT in Croatia, also the xd series

[@zeroin8157]

My p365 came with 3 mags 2 -10 rounder and 1-12 round magazine. That should be how they ship out.

[@dallas5374]

Zero In no it didn’t ship that way.

[@gotammo9148]

Nice deal

[@zeroin8157]

Dallas well I guess someone must’ve put an extra one in there for me at the FFL dealer! 😂

[@MahmoudIzGreat]

The Ruger LCP 2 is a gun you must try.

[@zeroin8157]

MahmoudIzGreat I’m sure it’s an awesome gun. I will try it. Thank you

[@topbone]

Springfield really hit a home run with the hellcat especially the RDP version

[@BigFungus19]

Looks like a 365 and a Mossberg mc1 had a baby

[@DanTheWolfman]

Agreed, which I like!

[@BigFungus19]

@@DanTheWolfman not a fan

[@80sDon]

More for us

[@GPuga-ib2ng]

Mr. Chungus you hit it!

[@gaylongraham077]

An ugly baby

[@garyjustgary5059]

Now we know how the new guns get scratched. lol

[@peteyleewheatstraw6093]

I love Springfield Armory products! I have a XD-9 service pistol in 9mm and It is a marriage made in heaven. It feels good in my hand and shoots accurate. I wish I could shoot it more but this ammo shortage of 2020 has me stockpiling instead of practicing. Not a good time to be out wasting ammo because you just can't replace it as easy.

[@thecheekof]

I have a Ruger LC9s Pro and just got a hellcat. After 200 rounds through the hellcat I can say without a doubt it is my new EDC

[@kennethgarza1386]

does it have 707HP?

[@Rumpleskin]

No but is faster 0-60

[@troytruong8246]

@@Rumpleskin lmao. Good one

[@markjohnson5847]

🤣

[@jw-zl3zp]

It will bit!!!

[@jmmartin7766]

Lol Nice! 😂

[@Queenskid19]

I saw this gun in a magazine recently, i really like it im prob going to get one. I might carry this one so im debating on getting the optics version or not? It looks like the optics verson will mess up your carry capabilities. Whats nice is if you get the optics version if it does mess ya up for carrying you can just put the rail guard back on and just forget about it? Yeah this is a nice gun im definitely going to get one!

[@docholliday1811]

Very nice gun. I wouldn't mind having one of those. Thanks for the video.

[@michaeltrimble7680]

Would love to try it! But gotta say I love my G19 and that is a high bar to beat for me ;)

[@Brasshound480]

It is very small compared to a 19 or Smith 2.0 compact. It's a world of difference in comfort carrying IWB.

[@wardog4life]

Never knew you boys from Kentucky could speak that fast and I’m from “JERSEY”. Great review✌🏽

[@joegreen5714]

For some reason I thought you were about to say the brand new Springfield Hellcat 9mm 365. Thx for having good service KYGCO.

[@rbm6184]

They are all chasing the 365 now that set the concealed carry standard. The 365 is thinner. Only three rounds more. Looks like a good contender though. Thanks for the look.

[@georgezaid3696]

Good contender? Really? It's the same width, shorter in height, & same length. Plus, the extended magazine is included with it -- with Sig, you have to purchase it separately. All around winner !!! I see this Hellcat as taking a ma h or chunk of the future P365 sales.

[@richardefriend]

@@georgezaid3696 Especially anyone wanting to mount an RMR. I'm still good with my P365 with 12+1 (I use the Sig Lima365 Laser), but the Hellcat will sure give Sig some real competition.

[@poppys3728]

365XL comes with two 12 round mags if I remember correctly. And you can get 15 rnd mags for it.

[@hueskiewooskie4727]

Poppy S yeah for $50 a mag

[@freedom8672]

@@hueskiewooskie4727 People only pay $49 for mags if they choose to, because p365 mags are all over the internet for about $35.

[@burgknife758]

It looks a good bit thicker then the others ?

[@JohnDoe-nf7up]

The others are single stack and only hold 6/7 rounds except for the 365.

[@mountaindont34ify]

@@JohnDoe-nf7up yeah but the 365 grip is just as thin as the single stacks and thinner than some and not as wide or as much depth. This was the guns claim to fame. Sorry but Springfield shouldn't have rushed this one.. people are going to complain left and right that it's not near as comfy to carry as the 365 due to the thick ass grip.. I can see it now lol

[@JohnDoe-nf7up]

@@mountaindont34ify people are going to complain no matter what.

[@mrdeese5828]

A friend of mine just purchased one, I like it! I got to have one with red dot sights. I give it a two 👍👍up.

[@danarutledge6571]

Glad to see someone step up and follow Sig's lead... as usual. Excellent comparison vid. Thank you. Always good to see new up and coming competition. Good job Springfield.

[@edstringer1138]

Well when Sig cant get it right someone else will

[@pablobrown3152]

Thats excellent review. Thank you.

[@renatusrecords242]

Does the price compare to a G2C?

[@dfrazier1]

Happy with my 365.

[@eatingelizabethsfrizbee]

Really take a look at this for new carry handgun but I'm curious will this handgun have the same magazine feed lip issues as the XD?

[@pitbullgamer8116]

I love the flat trigger on that gun

[@davidgiles9751]

I bought a Walther PPKs long ago (early 90s) as my first CCW pistol. Sold it and bought a Glock 27 when it first came out (mid/late 90s - still own). Bought an M&P 9c (original 12 round) for my Wife to use as a CCW pistol (still own). Bought a Ruger LC9s when it first came out. Sold it and bought a Glock 43 when it first came out (still own). Bought a Walther P99C AS to carry AIWB (still own). Bought a Sig P365 one year ago to use as my primary daily CCW pistol (still own). While this Hellcat looks like a nice pistol, I'm just done buying small CCW pistols. PS: Anyone interested in a used M&P 9c? My Wife didn't ever like it that much and has since confiscated my G19 for her use.

[@BTeehanKnives]

Where you located, lol.

[@MahmoudIzGreat]

If you own a Glock then gun fanciers CAN'T take you seriously. Kahr CM9 and Ruger's latest models all stand above any Glock variant. I love the Kahr CM9

[@troy9er]

Looks like a real winner. I’d like to see it compared to my PT111 G 2 Taurus. The PT111 comes with 2-12 round mags. Mine has been perfect since day one. It’s over 3 years old now, can’t even tell you how many rounds through it, just lots. Love that it is optic/red dot ready. My Taurus is not, however it was so inexpensive I have been temped to have it modified.

[@mcekim2]

Thanks! I always enjoy your videos. Seems like a great little pistol.

[@JohnSmith-ps7wp]

The built in standoff is genius. I'll be buying one of these guns because of that feature and retiring my revolver from EDC.

[@jordank2028]

I believe all the newer springfield models have that feature and I like it.

[@bev8200]

Bought a g 26 years ago so the little guns havent been interesting to me. Held the 365 didn't like it. Time to check this one out.

[@yankdiz]

jeremy beverly I have both the g26 and p365 and just preordered this one without optics. Why am I doing this? To prove that my g26 is still the best edc out to date. Glock got it right the first time.

[@daviddansker7114]

Man that looks sweet wonder if you can get it in comifornia

[@dcam456]

Funny how you list micro compact guns but don’t mention the Springfield xds, which has been around for a while.

[@KREEPERNELSON]

I got 2 XDM and I love em'!

[@persona-non-grata]

I think it's because striker fired single stack 9mm's from more than 3 years ago are old hat and symbols of wasted design space when compared to the higher ammo capacity guns that have recently come out (10+1, etc). The Glock 43, Walther PPS, Springfield XDS, and others, are just uninspired clones of each other with lower capacity than the p365 and Hellcat. I would bet my 401k that several other pistol manufacturers will come out with a p365 clone just like the hellcat in the next 2-3 years. There will be a "Walther PPN", or a "Glock 52", HK "VP40", or whatever shit they come up with, that are copies of these micro compacts with large ammo capacity. Bottom line is -- Sig set the standard, and Springfield was quick to follow with their own copy. There will be more. Which actually excites me since I am a big Walther guy.

[@Raven-ec2rh]

So many good micro compacts so why would I buy one from Springfield?

[@davedsmer]

In this case its one of the few pistols in its class that offers both a rail and an optics ready model. If you were not really into either of those things then it would be just a subjective purchase in that it just feels good in your hand or you tend to shoot it rather well vs the others you have tried.

[@jordank2028]

Also the higher capacity.

[@stephencostello1483]

Jordan K But to be honest I’d rather have it fit in my hand that way I knew where all those shots were going ! I mean he demonstrated mass pretty well even with a bad grip .

[@b-rye5094]

I may be splitting hairs here but the grip still looks a tad wider than the P365. The magazines surely look a bit thicker. The P365 is identical in thickness to most single stack 9mms, but comparing the hellcat to those single stacks shows its overall bigger.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I shopped for NONE of them but I did shop for my TAURUS G2C which is and was an AWESOME choice for my Concealed Carry weapon as it is for thousands of other Smart people.

[@EchoSigma6]

Damn another shiny new object to draw my attention to. Most of the compact 9’s from reputable manufacturers are good, one may have features that another does not have. Thank God my attention is on pistols rather than women and probably cheaper in the long run.

[@freeravenadventures6925]

Just picked up a M&P sheild New for $259...... absolute steal. This new gun looks great, but not 550 bucks great. If you get the optic ready model and decent optic, your looking at over a grand... yikes

[@joshuawelborn3763]

The Free Raven they are comparing guns that are single stack to this double stack I wish this was a single stack I’d consider it .

[@Ringman68]

I’ve been carrying a Shield since 2014. I’m darn good with it. They are very inexpensive now. This gun is made by Springfield which is strike 1 and it’s $569 which is strike 2. I’ll pass.

[@Ranstone]

I only carry full-size, but $259 for a Shield really is a good deal. I paid just over $400 for my Walther PPQ m2 .45 though, so $550 for a 9mm with 1 more shot doesn't work for my particular scenario. Most people don't carry full size though. XD

[@ppipowerclass]

You get what you pay for. Considering the size and capacity, that and they're selling at places for 4 something already.. Yeah. Besides, the " optic ready " one kind of defeats the point of conceal / carry.

[@Brasshound480]

Picked up a Hellcat without optics cut for 449. I am not one to put optics on a carry gun though.

[@860anthony]

Great presentation! Thanks! The optics are a nice touch. Do the optics negatively affect the carry in any way?

[@dougk1615]

No optics really don't change the carry of the gun since they stay the same width as the slide. The biggest thing to print on a gun is the grip. That's why these micros are so great short grips means easy conceal. Also the fact that you can use the iron sights is awesome of the optic goes down you have the irons as a back up.

[@savage1764]

If only there was some way knowing where to grip this pistol.........

[@iRyan230]

If my pistol doesn’t say Grip Zone, then I forget how to hold it sometimes.

[@banette36]

My wife’s nickname is hellcat so of course I have to buy her one !!

[@phoenixrisin2269]

I cc a 3.8 xdm with no problems. My hands are too big for those little compacts. Came with 5 19 rd clips, great sights, nice case, bag , holster , and 2 mag carrier for less money.

[@Pipesandstooges]

Thank you for the great review I really appreciate your videos 👏🏻👍🏻

[@thedefinitive6296]

It was only a matter of time. Of all the things to appreciate about this gun, I like that it seems like it'll take a light that's short enough on that Glock style accessory slot. All in all, seems like a great package

[@propdoctor21564]

Excellent review, looks like a nice little gun... For carry I only want a DA/SA external hammer design like the Springfield XDE,,, or DAO with internal hammer like Ruger LC9,, or Striker fire with decocker like Walther P99... I own at least one of all these since they are the safest operating mechanism for something you may carry in a pocket... I also do not care for anything with a short light trigger pull or short reset as there is much more chance of a unintended discharge in a high-stress situation where fine motor skills are severely compromised

[@thedriver5462]

Me too. I hope they can come up with XDE series that has some of the features of this gun, like magazine capacity.

[@LFOD7491]

A view through the sight would be nice.

[@crerar01]

Taures gets no love! Love Springfield, but Taurus is amazing for CCW in a small pistol! 17&13 round mag!

[@nickroberts837]

Yep love mine

[@buddycrawford9184]

I love my Taurus PT111 G2 had it for 3 years. Never had any problems.

[@natestain7103]

I'll just have to get a Taurus G2C then. I've been hearing too many good things and for the price how can you not buy one.

[@crerar01]

@@natestain7103 I'm rough on mine, nothing has stopped it. They are perfect for the size and capacity. And the price is great!

[@philtrip888]

The PT111 is what I've been looking at for my concealed carry. Was looking at a glock, but I've heard mostly good things about the Taurus and you can't beat the price.

[@Liberty4Ever]

Excellent review. If not for Springfield's anti-gun overtures, I'd buy one of these. I'm buying a Sig P365.

[@steveevans424]

2 G2C's and 1000 rounds "winks"

[@haroldmcdaniel3702]

Add the $400.00 dollar red dot and you could double that.

[@campodedemolicion]

👍

[@michael61341]

How about the HK P30SK? Plus hammer fired which I prefer. 10+1 capacity.

[@jardinero9112]

Does it come with the wizbang 3000?

[@dannylandrum7899]

Now I want the Hellcat XL (inevitably to be released).

[@troytruong8246]

More round means longer mag. Defeat the purpose of micro subcomp gun.

[@stephencostello1483]

Troy Truong you’re right but under stress you’re probably empty that mag . Let’s hope you never find out !

[@jamesR1990]

Those groups are sufficient to stop most threats. No shame there

[@jdf747emt1]

is there any striker drag???

[@danwatts4236]

Hi johnnie

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

Get one in the rental fleet and I'll take it for a test drive.

[@yankdiz]

I'm bias, I never liked single stack micro pistols (as they call it) this is why I still carry my g26 and own the p365. This maybe my next carry. Pre ordered mine, $499 without optics.

[@jedi_mario]

When will it be available to purchase?

[@427yenko67]

Bought my wife a Sig Sauer P938... nice little pistol.

[@lessage760]

Thanks for the review on this one sir looks like a very nice pistol

[@jameswilliams6468]

But how much do the sights cost. If there are only two available your options are limited.

[@donjaun1423]

shot 150 rounds the day after i bought it . 10 federal hst's , one failure to feed. 10 critical defense and 150 fmj's . only that one failure with the hst's. but im really not happy about that one failure. as i was planning on using it for my ccw...

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

The magazines are very stiff when new but do loosen up little as u go, at first I couldn't by hand load fully had leave one out, I probably could force it but that's not good policy

[@erikgarcia3778]

I carry the ruger ec9 and love it, but the hellcat and also the g2c has gotten my attention

[@Larry_Sanders]

Does the gun come with the optic?

[@abledemo1]

Looks like the hell cat is as wide as any other double stack. Grip looks like a normal sub compact double stack. Am I taking crazy pills?

[@ronroberti8082]

Brian McD -no your not, the video did it’s best to hide this but I noticed it also. Seemed a little bulky.

[@thekentuckygunco]

Ron Roberti yup did our best to hide it in plain sight where we did side by side comparisons against actual single stacks which you can rewatch in this video

[@ronroberti8082]

Kentucky Gun Co it wasn’t that you didn’t compare the grips with the side by side, it seemed with handling of the 2 pistols it was not a prominent part of the comparison or specifically mentioned. Not a deal breaker still looks like a good tool for backup and concealed Carry.

[@reggycoldros1113]

thx for this video ,can you add a laser light on it

[@fabianmolina7784]

Sold my xds for the p365. To me it is a way better shooter pretty much night and day difference . Maybe I dont like the way Springfields handle so I'll keep my sig for sure. P365 is a great package night sights and handles like a much bigger pistol. It's great that these manufacturers are start to really push the limits of these pistols and technology

[@MickPsyphon]

Sweet piece of metal! Personally, I wouldn't care too much about optics. If I'm packing a concealed weapon, I'm likely to only draw it in self-defense... and more than likely at close range. Aside from that, a red dot _'would'_ be nice. 😋

[@thedriver5462]

Now Springfield, do the same thing just for your hammer fired series (XD-E) and you have buyer for few of those.

[@MoreAmerican]

AND STOP SELLING OUT. Oh, and go back in time and stop yourselves from ever having sold out.

[@ahernandez1080]

Looks like the Beretta Nano but a little bigger.

[@hughbrown1258]

Hope it shoots better than a Nano.

[@RedPandas3111]

I carry a walther PPS m2 le everyday and I never feel under gunned or under protected, however, this one looks like a killer ...

[@alanparis182]

Nice review. very informative and detailed.

[@daveh9551]

Just bought mine yesterday . Sigs rep as a misfiring gun is really hurting its sales. I’ve seen it three times yesterday. People come in wanting to know about the Hellcat vs Sig and the gun salesman would say go with the Hellcat unless U want to get shot in the 🦶

[@richfitzgerald2646]

When this firearm coming to dealers, is there a date anybody held of one yet

[@a.d.c7941]

“The Illinois Gun Dealers Licensing Act.” This is all I can think about when I see the name Springfield Armory. This Law put a lot of ffl’s out of business and Springfield supported the hell out of this Law. So no thank u sir, rmr or not, u can keep this one on the shelf and any other Springfield in my opinion. They wont get a red penny from me.

[@jacobmoxley6369]

nobody cares.

[@Andy-ot8cu]

@@jacobmoxley6369 I care. SA can fuck off

[@a.d.c7941]

Jacob Moxley You’d be surprised just how many people care. All of those ffl dealers who lost jobs care. Ass hat.

[@blake102989]

@@jacobmoxley6369 you obviously don't care about our rights and freedom then

[@jacobmoxley6369]

​@@a.d.c7941 They said they didn't understand the full actions of the IFMA until after the fact. They came out and opposed it. Why would they want to screw people over who sell their guns.. They are a gun company lol it doesn't really make much sense. Also what ffl dealers "who lost jobs" are you talking about..?

[@presjohnpol]

I thought you guys closed down. Didn't you used to be next to Boones butcher shop?

[@o9rgeronimo979]

What kind of site is that?

[@marybroderick8265]

I hope this is a new design. I had a micro about 10 years ago and it jammed about every 4th shot! I tried different ammo, even sent it back to Springfield and they said they worked on it, but it still kept jamming. It was too unreliable for a concealed carry and. I couldn't sell it in good conscience, as it could mean the lack of protection for an owner in a life or death situation. So I contacted Springfield and I returned it and they refunded my money. After that I trusted in my 357 revolver that never fails.

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

How long is the barrel on your 357?

[@rengler45]

Primer drag?

[@rustyheckler8766]

This gun and Jack Daniels, the liver killer.

[@NormanLHarris]

Excellent introduction of Hellcat!

[@spearshaker7974]

Makes me wish I had money

[@francoisdavis7254]

Thanks buddy...

[@TheHITMAN2019]

Thanks for the video I didn't even know about this new firearm now I think I mite just pick one up thanks!

[@lisamcwilliams4351]

I LOVE MY HELLCAT!!!❤❤❤

[@Ballista762]

Seems from all the videos like it has more recoil/muzzle flip than the p365.

[@Brasshound480]

It's very comfortable for me, no problem getting nice groups. The sig has more frame flex, I think it might reduce recoil a bit. Just an observation not 100% on it.