{{short description|Polymer frame semi-automatic handgun}} {{infobox weapon | name = Springfield Armory Hellcat | image = File:Springfield Armory Hellcat Desert FDE left side.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Springfield Armory Hellcat with a trigger lock | origin = Croatia | type = Semi-automatic pistol <!-- Type selection -->| is_ranged = yes <!-- Service history -->| designer = | design_date = c. 2019 | manufacturer = HS Produkt | unit_cost = $569 (MSRP, standard version)<br>$599 (MSRP, OSP version) <br>$653 (MSRP, .380 ACP version) | production_date = 2019–present | number = | variants = <!-- General specifications --> | spec_label = | weight = {{convert|17.9|to|18.6|oz|g|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|6.0|in|mm|abbr=on}} | part_length = {{convert|3.0|in|mm|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1.0|in|mm|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|4.0|in|mm|abbr=on}} <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->| cartridge = 9×19mm Parabellum <br>.380 ACP | action = Striker-fired | rate = Semi-automatic | feed = Detachable box magazine; capacities: * 10 rounds (''restricted'')<ref>{{cite web | url=https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-10-round-magazine-9mm/ | title=HELLCAT® 10-Round Magazine - 9mm }}</ref> * 11 rounds (''standard'')<ref>{{cite web | url=https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-11-round-magazine-9mm/ | title=HELLCAT® 11-Round Magazine - 9mm }}</ref> * 13 rounds (''extended'')<ref>{{cite web | url=https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-13-round-magazine-9mm/ | title=HELLCAT® 13-Round Magazine - 9mm }}</ref> * 15 rounds (''extended'')<ref>{{cite web | url=https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-15-round-magazine-9mm/ | title=Hellcat® 15-Round Magazine - 9Mm }}</ref> * 17 rounds (''extended'')<ref>https://store.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-pro-17-round-magazine-9mm/#:~:text=EXTENDED%20CAPACITY,the%20Hellcat%20Pro's%20unwavering%20reliability.</ref> | sights = Iron sights; OSP version allows adding a red dot sight | ref = <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/hellcat-3-micro-compact-9mm/ |title=HELLCAT 3" MICRO-COMPACT 9MM |website=springfield-armory.com |accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/hellcat-3-micro-compact-osp-9mm/ |title=HELLCAT 3" MICRO-COMPACT OSP 9MM |website=springfield-armory.com |accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref> }}
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tportal.hr/vijesti/clanak/hrvatski-pistolj-rasturio-u-sad-u-evo-po-cemu-se-izdvojio-od-konkurencije-na-trzistu-20191002|title=Hrvatski pištolj rasturio u SAD-u, evo po čemu se izdvojio od konkurencije na tržištu|website=tportal.hr|access-date=2020-01-28}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armory-announces-hellcat-worlds-highest-capacity-micro-9mm/ |title=SPRINGFIELD ARMORY ANNOUNCES HELLCAT: WORLD'S HIGHEST CAPACITY MICRO 9MM |website=springfield-armory.com |date=September 26, 2019 |accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref> In 2025, Springfield introduced a new model chambered in .380 ACP.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Springfield Armory® Launches New Hellcat® OSP™ .380 |url=https://www.springfield-armory.com/intel/press-releases/springfield-armory-launches-new-hellcat-osp-380/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=Springfield Armory |language=en}}</ref>
==Features== The Hellcat is a striker-fired handgun with a stainless steel slide. Sub-compact in size, its overall length is {{convert|6.0|in|mm}} with a barrel length of {{convert|3.0|in|mm}} and a width of {{convert|1.0|in|mm}}. There is a blade safety on the trigger, and an optional low-profile external ambidextrous manual thumb safety.{{cn|date=April 2026}}
The 11-round flush-fit magazine holds one more round than the SIG Sauer P365. The .380 ACP variant comes with 11- and 13-round magazines.<ref name=":0" />
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gundigest.com/gun-reviews/handguns-reviews/springfield-hellcat-the-future-of-concealed-carry|title=Springfield Hellcat: The Future Of Concealed Carry|last=Sweeney|first=Patrick|date=2020-03-17|website=Gun Digest|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-28}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.handgunsmag.com/editorial/springfield-hellcat-9mm-review/368034 |title=Springfield Hellcat 9mm Review – Helluva Carry Gun |author=D. Faubion |website=handgunsmag.com |date=September 25, 2019 |accessdate=March 20, 2020}}</ref>
The Hellcat Pro OSP also has co-witnessing U-Dot sights, with a high visibility tritium & luminescent front sight and Tactical Rack rear sight.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Hook & Barrel Pro |date=2023-10-25 |title=Springfield Armory's New Hellcat Pro OSP Threaded Handgun |url=https://hookandbarrel.com/hellcat-pro-osp-threaded-handgun/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Hook & Barrel Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2020/06/springfield-hellcat-fde-pistol/ |title=Springfield Hellcat FDE: New Flat Dark Earth Pistol Variant Released |website=Personal Defense World |date=June 10, 2020 |accessdate=June 11, 2020}}</ref>
== Accolades == The Hellcat was named 2020 Handgun of the Year by ''American Rifleman'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web |date=February 13, 2020 |title=2020 Handgun of the Year: Springfield Armory Hellcat |url=https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/2/13/2020-handgun-of-the-year-springfield-armory-hellcat/ |accessdate=March 20, 2020 |website=americanrifleman.org}}</ref>
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==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-series/}} * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjfIWLGiiIw Springfield Armory Hellcat] from Hickok45 via YouTube * [https://www.triple7firearms.com/pages/springfield-armory-releases-hellcat Springfield Armory Releases Hellcat] from triple7firearms.com
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