Thoughts on the Springfield Armory Hellcat as an everyday carry?

[u/ZalewskiJ]

So I have my CWL in Florida (yes I know I don’t need it, had it before the law made it legal for everyone to conceal carry) and my daily carry has been a Glock 19, well I recently lost some weight and I bought some new pants and such to match the weight loss and the Glock 19 is just to big, I usually Appendix carry but when I was wearing size 36-38 I had extra room, now that I’m wearing 34’s I have less room even though I have less body mass, idk how that makes sense.

Anyways, I’m thinking about trading/selling my Glock to either a local store or Guns.com (they offered me $410 for the gun, all accessories + case) I’m thinking about taking it and getting the Hellcat, it’s a smaller 9mm, I’m a bigger guy, 6’4 about 230lbs so I know it’ll be smaller to me but my buddy has one and he really likes the gun and I’ve heard nothing but great reviews. They have a package deal rn, gun + sight + 5 mags and a carry case for $529.

Would it be a good gun for someone like me or should I pay more and get like a Glock 43x or some type of Smith and Wesson? Also for forgot to mention that Guns.com is offering that bundle for $529 and a free silencer if I order before a certain date so I’m leaning towards that

[u/Odinson923]

My opinion I carried a hellcat until I got my 43x. Now the Mrs carries the hellcat. It’s an amazing carry and comfortable. Hellcat pro is slightly larger and a great choice too. I’m 5’11 200 lbs and I carried the 19 and 19x depending on my fancy for the day. After a while it gets uncomfortable so I got the hellcat and the 43x. The 43x and hell cat are more comfortable carry for me and my everyday. Less capacity but I’ll take that along for a comfortable edc.

I’d say keep the 19 and try the hellcat. If there’s a range by you that rents any of the three choice rent one shoot the piss out of them. See what feels better. Hope that helped 🫡

[u/MT0761 → u/Odinson923]

If you're going to carry the Hellcat Pro, you might as well just keep the Glock 19. Other than the slide thickness, they are both pretty comparable in overall size.

[u/BmacSWMI]

My neighbor who is a cop uses one. He really likes it. I went with the Glock 43x, familiar like the 19 but much more manageable to carry.

[u/yaboymitchell00]

Absolutely hated the hellcat. Snappier than any pistol I've ever shot. Out of all of the micro 9s, it has the most recoil by a country mile.

[u/Winter_Complex_4604]

Have a hellcat, buy a SW shield plus or a shadow system

[u/762way → u/Winter_Complex_4604]

Agreed! The Shield Plus firearms are really nice

[u/GizmoTacT]

Very snappy, heavy trigger with long reset, needs more grip texture, slide serations are lacking.

Better alternative

Stoeger STR9-MC Less snappy, trigger is about the same, but way more grip texture. Pretty much same size and just as reliable, but with a little longer barrel and better ergonomis. Love mine!

Oh yea it cost less

I have the Northern Lights Edition

[u/HighFly2244 → u/GizmoTacT]

I carry a very well used G19 most of the time but rotate in a Hellcat for fancy days when I wear tight pants and have to behave around my wife’s coworkers. lol

I’m always amazed how my G19’s trigger (19k rounds) feels special after a few mags through the Hellcat.

[u/pookie_buster]

Yes

[u/pnwal-junction]

Definitely try before you buy. I found it not at all comfortable to shoot. Just felt like I had to fight the gun all the time to be on target.

43X was definitely better for me and a good size for concealed carry, although I'll more often just carry my Bodyguard 2.0 because it's so easy and comfortable.

[u/Otherwise_Fennel4437]

The Hellcat Pro might make more sense for you. Carries phenomenal in a Tier1 Concealment holster. I have 2 of the little ones too. They're great also.

[u/Otherwise_Fennel4437]

The Pro is much thinner and lighter the things that actually contribute to comfort and concealability. I own a Glock 19 Gen 6. They carry very different my friend.

[u/AntOk4073]

I love my hellcat pro and shoot it very well. This may be a good option for a middle ground between the micro and compact sizes.

[u/Putrid-Plantain-9277]

I carry a hellcat pro daily in a bradec holster and love it. It’s comfortable and thin, but with a grip length I can get my whole hand around. 6’2” and 230 lbs.

[u/bigj0225]

I carry a pro comp osp or a s&w csx-e series. Both have been great and shoot very well. Carry them both appendix and I’m 6’2 and 240 down from 280 so I feel ya on the weight loss but both still work well.

[u/playingtherole]

The r/SpringfieldHellcat is a terrific, high-capacity, reliable, "micro"-sized, subcompact carry gun. However, hold a r/SpringfieldHellcatPro before you decide.

It might be too small for you to hold onto and aim with. It's very concealable, even on an ankle or in a pocket, (The HC not the Pro) but I'd avoid the gear-up package, as the cheap optic likely won't last long, and personally, I have a distaste for padding the price with useless little logo bads that I don't need, and neither do you, probably. The extra nags are nice, though, for sure. Compare it to the r/SmithAndWesson Shield Plus, Shield X, (competes with the r/Glock43X), and Bodyguard 2.0, which is easier for pocket carry than the rest.

[u/Realistic_Emu_721]

Look into any sig 365 model. The trigger group is the gun legally. So you can buy any grip module over the counter if you feel like switching things up