Springfield Hellcat: The Subcompact That Raised the Standard
Now and again, a gazillion-dollar-gospel-gun is introduced to the market and creates a bit of a stir. And the Springfield Hellcat did precisely that — quietly and then all at once. It answered a question that plagued many shooters: Can you truly have micro size and full-sized performance in the same gun? You can. Stepping onto the concealed-carry scene, the Hellcat became one of the go-to names, not because it reinvented the category, but because it revamped it. In other words, it incentivized the everyday carriers to upgrade. Design That Doesn’t Feel Compromised What first strikes you about the Hellcat is how it feels in the hand. It’s slim without being awkward. Lightweight without feeling cheap. And with a short barrel, it settles well in the hand, too, no pinky wandering off searching for a place to grab here. It’s also not lacking in features. From its textured grip frame and racking paddle, to its optics-ready versions and tritium night sights, it brings the kind of extras ...