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Name: Springfield Hellcat OSP 9mm
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Introduction

The Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Semi-Auto Pistol is a micro-compact pistol, specifically designed for everyday carry (EDC) and self-defense. This easy-to-conceal pistol features an Adaptive Grip Texture™ for a secure grip and improved control, while hi-vis tritium U-dot sights offer rapid and intuitive target acquisition in virtually any lighting, and front and rear slide serrations make for easy slide manipulation—even with gloved hands. The hammer-forged barrel offers superior accuracy, while a durable Melonite® finish boasts unmatched corrosion and moisture resistance for lasting performance. Plus, the optics-ready, milled slide readily accepts a variety of handgun optics (not included) for maximum versatility.

As mentioned earlier, the Hellcat comes with two stainless-steel magazines of double-stack, center-feed design. Three bases are included. With the flush-fit base on the 11-round magazine, the front of the grip is long enough for a two-finger hold. Installing the pinkie extension does not increase magazine capacity, but it does extend the grip for a 2.75-finger hold. The base of the 13-round magazine leaves the front grip length the same as with the pinkie extension installed, but being deeper at the rear, it has room for two additional rounds. Pressing the magazine release latch gravity-drops empty magazines smoothly, and the light beveling of the magazine well opening along with a tapered magazine adds up to smooth reloads under pressure. The gun will fire a cartridge in the chamber with the magazine removed.

A steel chassis inside the frame contains steel slide rails, striker housing, passive safeties, sear, locking block, and trigger components. A blade safety in the center of the relatively flat trigger prevents it from moving to the rear unless the blade is depressed. A disconnector prevents firing until the slide and barrel are completely locked into the battery. Should the gun be dropped, the striker is blocked from forward travel. The striker cannot move forward until the trigger is squeezed all the way back to its sear-release point. The average trigger pull weight measured on my Lyman digital gauge was 5 pounds, 14 ounces. Total trigger travel is around 0.360 inches with trigger reset easily felt and heard.

While the Hellcat is loaded with excellent design details and features, its biggest appeal is that it’s small enough and light enough to wear a red-dot sight without compromising its suitability for deep-concealment carry. As this is written, Shield Sights (RMSc) and JP Enterprises (JPoint) are the sources for optical sights small enough to be compatible with the diminutive pistol. Both are assembled in the United Kingdom with all parts made there. The 4-minute dots in those I tried proved to be ideal for the Hellcat, but other dot sizes are available. Installing either optic takes less than a minute. Simply remove the filler plate and bolt the sight directly to the slide.

The weights of the sights with a CR-2032 battery are 0.5 ounces for the RMSc and 0.4 ounces for the JPoint. The machined mortise in the top of the slide reduces slide weight by 0.80 ounces, and that makes a Hellcat wearing an optical sight and its factory open sights a bit lighter than the open-sights-only model. An optic does slightly increase height at the rear, but from a practical point of view, it by no means makes the gun any less concealable. And due to smooth, rounded edges, the optic will not snag on clothing. As this is written, I have carried a Hellcat daily for five weeks in a CrossBreed MiniTuck holster, which has long been my favorite holster for IWB (inside-waist-band) carry. At no time did the optical sight make the Hellcat less comfortable to carry.

Another huge advantage the Hellcat has over other high-capacity pistols of its caliber is its remarkable thinness. Not much thicker than a slice of thick bread, you probably won’t need a longer belt and pants with a bigger waist to carry it in the thin CrossBreed holster.

There is no on/off switch, so the dot is always there. The sights sense the target light level and automatically control the light output of the LED to give optimal visibility of the dot against the target. And because dot brightness adjustment is determined by lighting conditions, covering the sight when the Hellcat is not in use will prolong battery life. A battery can last up to two years, but replacement every 12 months is not a bad idea. The dot does not suddenly disappear but becomes gradually dimmer as a warning that the battery should be replaced. And in the unlikely event that the dot is not there when you draw the Hellcat, simply align its open sights and squeeze the trigger.

Both optical sights and their mounting system are rugged enough to serve as a handle when retracting the slide. In an emergency situation, the front surface area of the sight makes the gun easy to perform a one-hand slide-rack should the other hand be busy with other matters or out of action. With a loaded magazine in the gun, its muzzle pointed downward, and your finger off the trigger, engage the front of the sight with the top of your belt, push the gun downward to fully retract the slide, and then quickly twist the gun away from the belt, allowing the slide to spring forward into battery. Doing so comes quick and easy with a bit of practice. Just remember to keep your finger away from the trigger.