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Make: Springfield Armory
Model: Hellcat
Serial Number: BY104904
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Striker Fired, Double Action Only
Barrel Length: 3”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tritium night sight blade with yellow ring around the lamp dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a u-notch sight dovetailed to the slide with a white outline of the notch. The slide is optic ready.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are synthetic polymer integral to the frame with textured flanks and straps along with textured thumb rests. The grip has a limb saver rubber sleeve. Has trigger safety. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition with only minor signs of handling.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 9x 13rd 9mm magazines. All magazines are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is light fouling. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is some mild operation wear on top of the chamber. The screw heads are sharp and pins are clean. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. Trigger Safety. Loaded Chamber peek hole on top.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes a total of 9 magazines and a Sportsman's Outfitters carry bag.
Our Assessment: The Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm is a highly regarded option in the realm of micro-compact pistols, designed to offer maximum capacity and reliability in a remarkably small frame. This firearm has gained popularity among concealed carry enthusiasts and self-defense-focused shooters for its blend of size, firepower, and ergonomic design.
One of the most notable features of the Hellcat is its impressive capacity. Despite its diminutive size, the pistol comes with a magazine design that allows for 11+1 rounds in the flush-fit mag and 13+1 in the extended mag, a significant achievement for a firearm of its class. This high capacity, coupled with the 9mm caliber's balanced performance in terms of recoil, stopping power, and capacity, makes the Hellcat an ideal choice for those seeking a small but potent everyday carry gun.
Ergonomics and sighting are other areas where the Hellcat shines. It features a textured grip surface for a secure hold and a frame designed to fit comfortably in a wide range of hand sizes. The Hellcat also comes equipped with the U-Dot™ sight system, which combines a high-visibility front sight with a tactical rack rear sight, enhancing quick and intuitive target acquisition. Additionally, the OSP™ (Optical Sight Pistol) variant of the Hellcat allows for the direct mounting of micro red dot sights, catering to the growing trend of optics on concealed carry handguns. Overall, the Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm stands out as a highly capable micro-compact pistol, balancing size, capacity, and performance in a package that's well-suited for modern self-defense needs.
