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Springfield Armory Hellcat
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- ✓Great for concealment
- ✓Aggressive texturing
- ✓Easy to shoot
- ✓Great iron sights
- ✗May be too small for larger hands
- ✗Less aftermarket support
- ✗Snappier than some other micro-compacts
Editor’s Note: "With a competitive price, a comfortable yet diminutive frame, and stellar accuracy, the Springfield Hellcat is a winner. It provides stiff competition for the Sig Sauer P365, as well as the other micro compacts on the market. It’s a solid concealed carry pistol with varying capacities, optional accessories, and an actual Picatinny rail." - Travis Pike
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FINAL VERDICT
"The Springfield Hellcat may be little, but it packs a punch. This 9mm is the perfect companion for concealed carriers in need of a micro-compact 9mm for carry. While it does have a bit of felt recoil, you can thank the tiny size for the one; it's easily managed. Shooting-wise, it stays on target and is one reliable pistol! Biggest complaint is that larger-handed shooters may struggle to get a full firing grip -- but that's easily fixed with the extended magazine." - Travis Pike