How many models of Springfield Hellcat are there?

The initial Hellcat launch included two models — the standard Hellcat and the OSP (Optical Sight Pistol) Hellcat. Springfield created an incredible performing micro 9mm pistol that was loaded with features. This trio of Hellcat pistols demonstrates the incredible CCW potential of the Springfield Armory line.
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What is the difference between Springfield Hellcat and Hellcat OSP?

The main difference is their size; the Pro model now comes with a longer grip and a longer hammer-forged barrel. The Pro has a barrel length of 3.7” and a height of 4.8”. The Hellcat Pro OSP weighs 21 oz. and comes standard with a flush 15-round magazine, offering a larger capacity than any other gun in its size.
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What does OSP mean on a Springfield Hellcat?

The Hellcat also features Adaptive Grip Texture that provides a positive grip without irritating your skin or putting undue wear on clothes. The OSP (Optical Sight Pistol) variant features a milled slide to accept the smallest, most popular micro red dot optics on the market.
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What is the difference between Hellcat and Hellcat RDP?

The Differences

When comparing the Hellcat and Hellcat RDP side-by-side, the biggest difference and elephant in the room is the RDP having a micro-sized red dot optic versus the original Hellcat having none. The RDP is outfitted with a HEX Wasp — a micro-sized red dot optic designed to pair perfectly with the Hellcat.
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Is the Springfield Hellcat worth buying?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a reliable accurate pistol that would be great as a CCW option and we recommend it without hesitation. However, it still feels like a gun made in Croatia (because it is) in that it feels like a solid “value” gun that has a LOT going for it.
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Springfield Hellcat, Hellcat OSP, and Hellcat RDP



Do Springfield Hellcats jam?

Perhaps the most talked-about issue with the Springfield Hellcat is the trigger. Specifically, the Hellcat's trigger has a tendency to jam through no real fault on the part of the shooter.
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Can you dry fire Springfield Hellcat?

NOTE: Extensive dry firing can accelerate component wear/stress. Use snap caps if dry firing on a regular basis. WARNING: When you squeeze the trigger, you must expect the firearm to fire . You must take full responsibility for firing it .
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What does RDP mean on Hellcat?

The Hellcat®, the highest capacity micro 9mm in the world, is now offered in the Rapid Defense Package (RDP™) configuration. Paired with a HEX™ micro red dot and a Self Indexing Compensator the Hellcat RDP delivers fast target acquisition and rapid, accurate follow-up shots.
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Whats the difference between Springfield XDs and Hellcat?

Right off the bat, the XDs is a little bigger, less magazine capacity and the XDs has a white dot front sight with no dots on the rear sight and the Hellcat has the Tritium/Luminescent front sight with U-notch white outline rear sight.
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Can I shoot 9mm Luger in my Hellcat?

The Hellcat is only offered in one choice of cartridge, the 9mm Luger. Thankfully, this cartridge is the best choice for most people when buying a small handgun. It has acceptable recoil in a small package and many ammo options.
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Is the Springfield Hellcat made in Croatia?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a polymer frame striker-fired micro-compact semi-automatic pistol sold in the United States by Springfield Armory, Inc., and manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt.
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Can Springfield Hellcat shoot plus P?

The Hellcat has proven not only that it can take tens of thousands of rounds of 9mm ammo, but can also handle a solid 10K of powerful +P ammo like that from Underwood Ammo.
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Is Springfield Hellcat single stack?

The XD-S (left) features a single-stack magazine, while the Hellcat (right) sports a staggered one.
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What is a Hellcat wasp?

The Springfield Armory® Hellcat® raises the bar on concealed carry pistols with service pistol comfort, capacity and accuracy in a remarkably compact chassis. Offering up to an amazing 13+1 rounds on tap, the Hellcat OSP™ has its billet-machined slide cut to accept a micro red dot sight such as the included HEX™ Wasp.
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Does the Hellcat have a manual safety?

This Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP Handgun model comes with an ambidextrous, low-profile manual thumb safety mounted to the frame.
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Can you dry fire a Hellcat 9 mm?

Alpha. The Hellcat owners manual forbids dry fire without a snap cap in place to prevent striker breakage.
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Can you dry fire a Springfield 1911?

Guns like the 1911 with its robust firing pin can dry fire for a 1,000 rounds with no problem—but do keep them lubed well. Dummy rounds and snap caps are useful dry fire practice tools.
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Is the Springfield Hellcat too small?

Ergonomics The Springfield Hellcat is a small gun, and it's almost too small for my hands. My pinky hangs off the bottom when equipped with the flush-fitting magazine. Luckily the gun comes with a pinky extension, and that provides a much better grip.
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Can a Springfield Hellcat shoot steel cased ammo?

It won't damage your pistol, so that's a non-issue...but be aware some ranges won't allow steel cased ammunition.
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What does +P mean for ammunition?

Overpressure ammunition, commonly designated as +P or +P+, is small arms ammunition that has been loaded to produce a higher internal pressure when fired than is standard for ammunition of its caliber (see internal ballistics), but less than the pressures generated by a proof round.
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