# Springfield Hellcat: Micro-Compact 9mm, 10+1 Rounds, Night Sights

**Brand:** Springfield Armory
**Category:** Subcompact Handguns
**Caliber:** 9mm

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Barrel Length:** 3"
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Finish:** Black Melonite
- **Weight:** 17.9 oz
- **Overall Length:** 6"
- **UPC:** 706397943943
- **SKU:** UCCR41mat

## Description

The Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact is a 9mm striker-fired pistol with a 3-inch barrel, 10+1 capacity, and an overall length of 6 inches. At 18.30 oz it's light enough for all-day carry. The frame is polymer with adaptive texture grip; the slide has a black Melonite finish.

### Key Specifications
- **Brand**: Springfield Armory
- **Model**: Hellcat Micro-Compact
- **Caliber**: 9mm Luger
- **Frame Material**: Polymer
- **Action Type**: Striker Fired (Double Action)
- **Capacity**: 10+1 rounds
- **Barrel Length**: 3 inches
- **Overall Length**: 6 inches
- **Weight**: 18.30 oz (1.2 lbs)
- **Finish**: Black Melonite Steel
- **Sights**: Front Tritium Night Sight / U-notch Rear

### Detailed Features

The Tritium front sight dot is visible in low light without batteries. The tactical rack U-notch rear sight is designed for one-handed racking if needed. The adaptive grip texture provides traction without being abrasive under a shirt. Ten rounds of 9mm in a pistol this compact is the main reason it gets attention. The magazine design is notably dense for the frame size.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What caliber is the Hellcat?**

A: The Hellcat is chambered in 9mm Luger.

**Q: Who makes the Hellcat?**

A: The Hellcat is made by Springfield Armory.

**Q: What type of firearm is the Hellcat?**

A: It is a striker-fired micro-compact subcompact handgun with a polymer frame.

**Q: What is the barrel length of the Hellcat?**

A: The Hellcat has a 3-inch barrel.

**Q: How many rounds does the Hellcat hold?**

A: It has a 10+1 capacity.

**Q: Does the Hellcat come with night sights?**

A: Yes. The Hellcat includes a Tritium front night sight and a U-notch rear sight.

**Q: Where can I buy the Hellcat?**

A: Compare current vendor offers on this page.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> I have held better micro compacts in my hand while shooting this pistol my thumb ends up holding the slide release down which consequently fails to lock the slide back on an empty magazine.
>
> — [All About Survival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu4_qwokeL4&t=113s)

> For as good as the Hellcat was it was still a very small gun firing a 9mm round.
>
> — [Colion Noir](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRHwMco0Ayc&t=60s)

> I feel the position of the slide release is much better on the p365 however one thing that i like quite a lot is the slide serrations.
>
> — [All About Survival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu4_qwokeL4&t=143s)

> Some are even calling it a better trigger than glock but i probably would disagree with that but i must mention that it has a shorter travel than glock.
>
> — [All About Survival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu4_qwokeL4&t=194s)

> Tracking the target with a big yellow front sight is simple which makes taking follow-up shots fairly easy the recoil is also mild and the adaptive grip greatly allows you to maintain the grip.
>
> — [All About Survival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu4_qwokeL4&t=325s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

The Hellcat is consistently mentioned for its capacity in a micro-compact frame. Getting 10+1 rounds out of a 6-inch pistol that weighs 18 oz is what most owners lead with. The night sights get positive feedback from owners who train in low-light scenarios.

The grip texture and overall ergonomics are described as comfortable for the frame size. Weight and carry profile are cited as strengths for daily carry.

Recoil is noted as snappy in such a small, light pistol, expected physics for the combination of caliber, weight, and barrel length. Trigger feedback is split: some find it acceptable, others suggest aftermarket improvements for crisper reset. Both points come up in most detailed reviews as minor rather than deal-breaking.

## Pricing

**2 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Guns Com | $500.99 |
| Guns Com | $554.99 |

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