{"id":567,"date":"2023-01-03T19:26:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T19:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=567"},"modified":"2023-01-03T19:26:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T19:26:44","slug":"springfield-hellcat-pro-is-it-the-next-glock-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=567","title":{"rendered":"Springfield Hellcat Pro \u2014 Is It the Next Glock 19?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>For the past year or so, it seems everyone I know (who\u2019s a gun person) is carrying a Hellcat. I had no doubt it was a great gun. Just about everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/springfield\/firearms\/handguns\/?brand=Springfield&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=springfield-hellcat-pro-is-it-the-next-glock-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Springfield Armory<\/a> has \u201cI want it\u201d written all over it. Its quality is never an issue and its ability to create guns with mass appeal is almost beyond rival, but I can\u2019t buy them all.<\/p>\n<p>I was so busy when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/springfield-armory-hellcat-9mm-luger-pistol--9319b\/FC-706397929466.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=springfield-hellcat-pro-is-it-the-next-glock-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hellcat<\/a> came out, I missed the opportunity to review it for any of the magazines or blogs I write for. Then came the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/springfield-armory-hellcat-pro-osp-9mm-pistol\/FC-706397956578.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=springfield-hellcat-pro-is-it-the-next-glock-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hellcat Pro<\/a>, and I decided not to miss this one, even if it meant paying full price and being late to the game reviewing it. However, the editor was gracious and knowledgeable enough about Springfield\u2019s contribution to the carry-gun community to offer me a chance. I want to give you this gun guy\u2019s perspective on one of America\u2019s favorite carry guns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"504\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat Pro 9mm semiautomatic pistol, left profile\" class=\"wp-image-85179 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/01_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/01_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=300%2C236&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/01_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=150%2C118&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/01_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=640%2C504&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/01_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=640%2C504&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat Pro 9mm semiautomatic pistol, left profile\" class=\"wp-image-85179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/01_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/01_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=300%2C236&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/01_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=150%2C118&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Springfield Hellcat Pro is approximately 85% the size of a Glock 19 with the same capacity. The author believes the Hellcat Pro is destined to become the next favorite carry gun among American citizens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Spoiler alert! Like so many of you, I have joined the ranks of those who carry the Hellcat Pro. I\u2019ll go so far as say that I\u2019ve got an inkling that the Hellcat Pro may replace the Glock 19 as the number one choice as an everyday carry gun.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rdf_jan23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rdf_jan23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>A New Breed of Features<\/h2>\n<p>After the era of the single-stack-nines, the manufacturers began creating something small but with more capacity. With the Hellcat Pro, we have a nicely sized carry gun with 15+1 capacity, optics ready, and an accessory rail. It\u2019s only slightly bigger than the plethora of micro-nines being offered but not by much. However, it has the rail and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/red-dot-and-holographic-sights\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=springfield-hellcat-pro-is-it-the-next-glock-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red dot<\/a>, lots of folks will want.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>At 21 ounces, with a footprint of 6.6 inches in length, 4.8 inches in height, and 1-inch width, we have a gun that is smaller than most of the mid-size carry guns without sacrificing the features shooters demand. The hammer-forged barrel is 3.7 inches long.<\/p>\n<p>The frame has an adaptive grip texture that feels secure without hurting your hands. The finish on that grip is very interesting because it wraps around the grip and makes the front and back strap feel as though they were checkered. I like checkered front and back straps, so that grip finish puts a mark in the approval column for me.<\/p>\n<p>Springfield calls it Adaptive Grip Texture. It\u2019s made up of staggered pyramid shapes that are flattened on top, interspersed with shorter ones that are pointed on top. It\u2019s hard to capture that texture on camera because the shapes are so small, but the way it feels is somewhat unique, almost like sandpaper but different.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"514\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat Pro 9mm semiautomatic pistol, right profile\" class=\"wp-image-85180 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/02_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/02_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/02_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=150%2C120&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/02_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=640%2C514&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/02_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=640%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat Pro 9mm semiautomatic pistol, right profile\" class=\"wp-image-85180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/02_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/02_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/02_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=150%2C120&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The front and rear cocking serrations, and unique grip texture, make for an easy racking, easy shooting handgun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There is a thumb rest high on the grip that guides your hand into the proper position. The beavertail is extended which aids in reducing felt <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/shooting-101-recoil-control-marksmanship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recoil<\/a>. The slide has a Melonite finish. Front and rear serrations to aid the shooter when racking the slide.<\/p>\n<p>The sights are somewhat different. The front sight is a large luminescent tritium dot, and the rear sight is a tactical U-shaped notch. I found the sights easy to pick up and center. The trigger guard is undercut to give the shooter a high grip. The trigger has a flat front surface with a blade safety. The Hellcat Pro\u2019s trigger pull averaged 7 pounds. There was about .5-inch take-up and a very smooth break.<\/p>\n<h2>Range Time!<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve shot this gun a lot since getting it. I enjoy sharing it with others. Everyone seems to have heard of it, and when any of my friends mention it, I\u2019m quick to give them an opportunity to see what it\u2019s like. I dissed the gun once, and I even wrote about that here. I had a bad shooting day and blamed it on the gun. That was premature.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"627\" height=\"576\" alt=\"FIeld stripped Springfield Hellcat Pro semi-auto 9mm handgun\" class=\"wp-image-85183 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/05_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?w=627&amp;ssl=1 627w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/05_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=300%2C276&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/05_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=150%2C138&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/05_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=627%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"627\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/05_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=627%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"FIeld stripped Springfield Hellcat Pro semi-auto 9mm handgun\" class=\"wp-image-85183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/05_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?w=627&amp;ssl=1 627w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/05_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=300%2C276&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/05_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=150%2C138&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Disassembly for cleaning is straightforward, making owner-preventive maintenance easy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Hellcat Pro does present a somewhat unique shooting experience because of its size, grip, and sights. At first, I didn\u2019t give it a fair chance. However, having read reviews from some of my favorite and trusted reviewers, it occurred to me that the problem was me and not the gun. I persisted and was rewarded with some great shooting. The more I shoot the Hellcat Pro, the better I was with it and the more I liked it.<\/p>\n<p>The Hellcat Pro, like every Springfield I\u2019ve ever shot, is very accurate. Those folks in Croatia certainly know how to make their barrels. If you clamp the gun in a rest, it\u2019s an easy tack driver out to 15 yards and beyond. Any shooter with basic skills can do well with it. As I mentioned above, the frame is designed to be held in a manner that delivers accurate shots.<\/p>\n<p>The Hellcat Pro comes out of the box ready for iron sight and an optic. The optic Springfield recommends is a HEX Wasp Micro Red Dot that sells for around $300. It\u2019s a feature-rich 3.5 MOA sight with auto-on, long battery life, and a low profile that co-witnesses with the installed sights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat Pro with two magazines and zippered carry pouch\" class=\"wp-image-85181 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/03_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/03_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/03_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/03_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/03_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat Pro with two magazines and zippered carry pouch\" class=\"wp-image-85181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/03_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/03_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/03_Hellcat-Pro.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Hellcat Pro ships with two magazines and a nice, zippered carry pouch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I have several pistols with red dot sights, and I\u2019m okay with them. However, I currently prefer to operate my carry pistol with standard sights \u2014 especially with a gun that has such easy-to-use sights as the Hellcat Pro. Users shooting the Hellcat Pro with the HEX Wasp give it glowing reports.<\/p>\n<h2>Concealed Carry<\/h2>\n<p>Recently, at an event, I was introduced to a gentleman who was reputed to be a knowledgeable gun person who I might find interesting. As naturally occurs among such people, the conversation soon centered around the subject of \u201cWhat are you carrying?\u201d It turned out we were both carrying a Hellcat Pro.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rdf_jan23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rdf_jan23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I asked what he\u2019d carried before, and he said, \u201cA S&amp;W Shield, but I liked the idea of more ammo. The Hellcat also fits my Shield\u2019s holster.\u201d My previous carry gun was a Mossberg M2C2 which is only slightly larger than the Hellcat Pro, but again the same carry setup works. For the last several years, I\u2019ve used a Bianchi 101 Foldaway <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/holsters\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=springfield-hellcat-pro-is-it-the-next-glock-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">holster<\/a>, which is universal in that it\u2019s a simple holster that will hold most any gun to your waistline.<\/p>\n<p>If you are one of the many who have carried a Hellcat, I think you\u2019ll find the Hellcat Pro with its added real estate and optics-ready frame a sensible upgrade. If you\u2019ve not yet made the move to one of the smaller class of pistols (collectively known as the micro-nines), you should take a close look at the Hellcat Pro. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"461\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat Pro (top) Glock 19 (bottom)\" class=\"wp-image-85182 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/04_Hellcaty-Pro-7.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/04_Hellcaty-Pro-7.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/04_Hellcaty-Pro-7.jpg?resize=150%2C108&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/04_Hellcaty-Pro-7.jpg?resize=640%2C461&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/04_Hellcaty-Pro-7.jpg?resize=640%2C461&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat Pro (top) Glock 19 (bottom)\" class=\"wp-image-85182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/04_Hellcaty-Pro-7.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/04_Hellcaty-Pro-7.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/04_Hellcaty-Pro-7.jpg?resize=150%2C108&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Here\u2019s a size comparison with the popular Glock 19. The author believes with the popularity of the Hellcat Pro he\u2019s seeing that it may soon replace the Glock 19 as America\u2019s favorite carry pistol.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Hellcat Pro is approximately 85% the size of a Glock 19, which makes it surprisingly easier to conceal. It has the same capacity as the Glock 19. All in all, it\u2019s a great carry gun that\u2019s easier to shoot and manage recoil than some of the smaller guns. \u00a0Yet, it is easily concealable. And, if you don\u2019t care about concealment, it makes a great holster gun for duty use or general all-around pistol packing delight.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What\u2019s your review of the Hellcat Pro? Does it stand up to or surpass the Glock 19? Share your answers in the comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/springfield-hellcat-pro-is-it-the-next-glock-19\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=springfield-hellcat-pro-is-it-the-next-glock-19\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the past year or so, it seems everyone I know (who\u2019s a gun person) is carrying a Hellcat. I had no doubt it was a great gun. Just about everything from Springfield Armory has \u201cI want it\u201d written all over it. 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