Blkhrt13
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My friend asked if I knew anything about them. I only saw a few small things. Who Carry’s one? Do you love it? He is a Glock 19 carrier at current ? Would you make that switch?
Hellcat? Yes or no?
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Armored farmer
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I carry the Hellcat.
Do I love it? No....its not a 1911.
It is however, lighter and compact, and 100% reliable. Good sights. And a 1911 style safety. It is accurate too.
Only slightly larger than the sig 365, but comparable.
I think considerably more compact that a G19.
A poorly written late-night review, lol.
I hope it helps.
The Hellcat has become my go-to edc lately. I like its size and 13+1 capacity.
It is a high quality piece.
Do I love it? No....its not a 1911.
It is however, lighter and compact, and 100% reliable. Good sights. And a 1911 style safety. It is accurate too.
Only slightly larger than the sig 365, but comparable.
I think considerably more compact that a G19.
A poorly written late-night review, lol.
I hope it helps.
The Hellcat has become my go-to edc lately. I like its size and 13+1 capacity.
It is a high quality piece.
There are a bunch of small, high-quality carry pistols on the market today. The Hellcat is among them (sayeth a guy who has never owned one).
jar
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I was one of the very early adopters of the HS Produkt handguns buying a version 1 HS2K when they first hit the market.
Since I like having manual thumb safeties on my pistols the Hellcat is one that I keep coming back to consider but ...
I really really really hate the name for a handgun today.
I really really really hate rails and optics ready stuff that has to be covered up but is never really hidden.
I really really really wish it was in 45acp.
I could probably ignore the first two issues if there was a 45acp version.
Since I like having manual thumb safeties on my pistols the Hellcat is one that I keep coming back to consider but ...
I really really really hate the name for a handgun today.
I really really really hate rails and optics ready stuff that has to be covered up but is never really hidden.
I really really really wish it was in 45acp.
I could probably ignore the first two issues if there was a 45acp version.
Smaug
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Yes, I would, because the Hellcat is a lot smaller. G19s are great guns, but there's no getting around the thickness and long barrel that makes IWB carry uncomfortable.
While he's looking at them, have him look at a Sig P365. It's about the same size (a smidge smaller) and has a nicer trigger. I narrowed it down to those two, and went with the P365, myself. P365 doesn't have trigger or grip safeties; maybe he wants those. I could take or leave them.
bannockburn
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I checked out the Hellcat, Shield+, and the P365X. Liked the trigger, the grip design, and the overall ergonomics of the P365X the best so that's what I went with. I think you really can't go wrong with any of them; just pick the one that fits you the best.
Smaug
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Did you ever shoot a Sig P365?
I'm seeing a LOT of good comments on the Shield+; it has me thinking of trying one...
Average Joe
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For me it was either the Hellcat or the Sig p365, I went with the p365 and am very happy.
doubleh
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#1 grandson carries one. He has made several upgrades and continues to look for something different. I shot when he first bought it and didn't like it. That is only two opinions and you know what is said about opinions.
Charlie98
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Friend of mine had me shoot his Hellcat micro... did NOT like it. Granted, the micro didn't fit my hand well... that's bad enough, but the trigger??? Gawd... I'd take a Glock over the Hellcat, and that's saying something.
My advise is to try to find an example to test fire... to make sure it's for him. Don't be afraid to not like it.
My advise is to try to find an example to test fire... to make sure it's for him. Don't be afraid to not like it.
unclenunzie
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I had a hellcat striker break in half after extensive dry fire with a laser cartridge mostly and snap caps. After about 1200 live rounds though that one I sent it back for feed problems that developed. Eventually they took it back permanently at my request. I replaced it with another one and have had 800 trouble free rounds through it. I don't dry fire that one and carry it every day, until the weather goes cold enough for a G19.
I like the design and with 2000+ rounds invested through the platform I am comfortable with it. But if I were to start from scratch I would probably go with a p365 variant.
I like the design and with 2000+ rounds invested through the platform I am comfortable with it. But if I were to start from scratch I would probably go with a p365 variant.
JTQ
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If you want some modifications or other options for the Hellcat, Langdon Tactical does work on them
https://langdontactical.com/products/guns/hellcat/
https://langdontactical.com/products/guns/hellcat/
AustinTX
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Same. Much prefer the Shield Plus to either the P365 or Hellcat.
FWIW, I shot the XDS, G43 and Shield side by side. I settled on the Shield, and have now upgraded to the Shield Plus. I’ve been very happy with it.
JR24
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They are good. With a hellcat Pro, if it’s anything like my 365xl, it’ll replace that 19 most of the time.
Shoot almost as good and so much easier to carry (and the 19 ain’t hard to carry).
Shoot almost as good and so much easier to carry (and the 19 ain’t hard to carry).
FL-NC
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I don't have a hellcat because I have an "old" shield 9 I picked up when they were less than $300. Along with 4 mags and 2 holsters I really like. That makes me "set up" fine, with not so much $ invested. If I wasn't set up like this, I would be investing in a hellcat and the same stuff.
Lennyjoe
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I like mine. Got the P365 first then the Hellcat. Hellcat is just a tad bigger than the 365 but I like the sights and ergot better than the 365.
spraay
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I've been to the range with the Hellcat and the Sig 365X and much prefer the Sig.
Fireball57
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My Hellcat with its' compensator is perfect! I didn't like the Wasp red dot (hard to keep adjusted) so...mounted a Trijicon RMRcc and I never looked back! Ring steel during the week and dance on Sunday. Yeah, I shoot it that much! Have a nice day! Fireball
dickydalton
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I put an Apex trigger in my hellcat and it's a fine shooter now. For summer carry I leaned toward my LCP Max or a revolver but now with colder weather the Hellcat or my Shield Plus 30 SC will be carried more.
