Springfield Armory Hellcat
Polymer frame semi-automatic handgun
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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.[8] Introduced in September 2019, it is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and intended for concealed carry, with 10-, 11-, 13-, 15-, and 17-Round magazines.[9] In 2025, Springfield introduced a new model chambered in .380 ACP.[10]
| Springfield Armory Hellcat | |
|---|---|
Springfield Armory Hellcat with a trigger lock | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Croatia |
| Production history | |
| Designed | c. 2019 |
| Manufacturer | HS Produkt |
| Unit cost | $569 (MSRP, standard version) $599 (MSRP, OSP version) $653 (MSRP, .380 ACP version) |
| Produced | 2019–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17.9 to 18.6 oz (510 to 530 g) |
| Length | 6.0 in (150 mm) |
| Barrel length | 3.0 in (76 mm) |
| Width | 1.0 in (25 mm) |
| Height | 4.0 in (100 mm) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum
.380 ACP |
| Action | Striker-fired |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine; capacities: |
| Sights | Iron sights; OSP version allows adding a red dot sight |
| References | [6][7] |
Features
The Hellcat is a striker-fired handgun with a stainless steel slide. Sub-compact in size, its overall length is 6.0 inches (150 mm) with a barrel length of 3.0 inches (76 mm) and a width of 1.0 inch (25 mm).[11][better source needed] There is a blade safety on the trigger, and an optional low-profile external ambidextrous manual thumb safety.[11]
The 11-round flush-fit magazine holds one more round than the SIG Sauer P365. Extended 13-, 15-, and 17-round magazines also exist.[11] The .380 ACP variant comes with 11- and 13-round magazines.[10]
The slide has cocking serrations fore and aft, the rear extending over the top of the gun to provide three points of positive grip for manipulating the slide.[12] The Hellcat also includes an accessory rail for mounting lights and lasers.
Versions
The OSP ("Optic Sight Pistol") version of the Hellcat has a removable plate on the slide, which allows a red dot sight to be installed.[13]
The Hellcat Pro OSP also has co-witnessing U-Dot sights, with a high visibility tritium & luminescent front sight and Tactical Rack rear sight.[14]
Upon introduction, the Hellcat was only available in the color black. In June 2020, Springfield Armory introduced a version of the Hellcat in a flat dark earth (FDE) color.[15]
Accolades
The Hellcat was named 2020 Handgun of the Year by American Rifleman magazine.[16]