The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a polymer frame striker-fired micro-compact semi-automatic pistol sold in the United States by Springfield Armory, Inc., and manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt.
I enjoy shooting my Hellcat...but forever I used to carry the XD40, and that was snappy....the 9mm does not bother me in the least, and it is accurate AF. Another gun is gonna have to show me a lot to make me want to switch it out.
Respect man. See I feel the opposite but I still carry my Hellcat every day. It’s just so comfortable and I’ve trained with it so much that it’s second nature to me. Thanks for the view and comment!
@@biscaynesupercars The Hellcat is smaller, lighter, easier to conceal, and easier yo carry. It's just as reliable as the Shield, and it's well made. The Hellcat also had factory 11, 13, and 15 round magazines, so you could carry at the maximum 15+1 rounds in a small package. The Hellcat's slide stop isn't stiff and will function as a slide release. On the Shield Plus, you can typically only get 12 rounds into the 13 round magazine for a long while initially. I own four 13 round mags and it's almost impossible to get all 13 rounds into it. I had the original Shield too. I see no real reason to upgrade. The only reason I did was because of the rebate. I like them both, but keep in mind that the Shield isn't a micro 9mm. As far as the trigger goes, they both have 6lbish duty grade triggers. They both have APEX triggers available if you choose to upgrade.
I'm thinking i need to start with the Shield Plus and really learn about the micro nine world but when i get CCW'd, move to a P365 (night sights and, yes, safety are appealing) or Hellcat (better rep) with trigger guard snap on cover.
I picked up the shield plus and the casings keep getting flung back at me so much that I switched over to the mod 2 instead when I go shooting at the range and shield plus for conceal carry, is anyone else having this issue?
good job continuing to prActice and train with the hellcat. we just filmed a battle of the sub compacts with these two this past saturday and doing my seo this morn came across your video. good to see yoi again i just commented on one of your others last night lol!
I’d like to see a hellcat pro vs shield plus. I know the shield is probably the best and least recoil. In California these are about the same price even tho the hellcat is bigger. I’m tall and thin so I don’t think size would be an issue even if I could carry here. How do they compare? Does the extra barrel help accuracy? Does the shields trigger make up the difference? Is the reliability difference enough to choose the shield anyway? Thanks
I actually prefer shooting my hellcat more than my beloved M&P shield 2.0 now. That wasn't the case last yr. I shoot the hellcat better because of the trigger. so, normally rotate both guns in the summer. But with everything that's going on out here, I need capacity. So I ride with my hellcat in the summer.
@@spnfirearms with you on that. a lot of people think springfield is a US made gun...for instance their 1911s have serials that start with one of two prefixes, one prefix over the other is said to mean more than 50% manufactured in the US, the other more than 50% manufactured in Brazil. The guns are both manufactured and assembled in the US, even if on that run they only manufactured a couple of parts for the pistols, they will assemble then entire gun here too. I got tp review a springfield mil-spec 1911A1 and I tell ya that thing fit my arms and hands like it was an extension of my own body ❤
2 great pistols but I think you did a good job showing overall the Shield plus is a better gun. Surprisingly (made in USA) Shield Plus quite a bit cheaper to buy as well. How you can say the S&W is considerably bigger and bulkier is beyond me. As you say tho - To each his own. Test both and pick the one that feels best to you
Good review BUT do NOT “slip that into a pocket”. You will eventually shoot yourself. Get a holster or get a LCP with a long trigger pull if you want it in your pocket.
@@TheTopGun920 you have a good point, however, guns like the OLDER LCP and the s&w 340 PD have triggers with a heavy pull incorporated into the design specifically for that purpose. They are true carry pistols OPPOSED to a similar sized “micro” 9 that is NOT a pocket pistol. No different than why they made the DA/SA actions on guns like the M9 or USP. The first pull in DA is more of a safety feature.
I literally don’t want to buy the Springfield because of the name hellcat like come on really they couldn’t name that something other than that what is this new age Mopar drivers
How can you summarize that the Shield Plus is "much bigger and bulkier"? That is not what your review showed. In my opinion, your review sold me on the Shield Plus because of superior trigger and more comfortable to hold and shoot. If it is a tad bigger, that certainly does not offset the positive things about the Shield Plus. It would be nice if your review was more objective, like weighing the guns and trigger pull weight. Sorry, not impressed with your review at all.
Notice how he said the Hellcat is better in terms of *concealment* and how the M&P is better in terms of shooting, feel, etc. Not sure why you’re getting upset.
Not really upset as much as was disappointed it was not more objective. Did not mean to come across upset. I ended up ordering a Shield Plus with Crimson trace red dot yesterday. Thanks for the feedback.@@texanerection492
Like he said for comfortable concealment get the hellcat im sure you can overcome the snapiness with practice at the range
The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a polymer frame striker-fired micro-compact semi-automatic pistol sold in the United States by Springfield Armory, Inc., and manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt.
I enjoy shooting my Hellcat...but forever I used to carry the XD40, and that was snappy....the 9mm does not bother me in the least, and it is accurate AF. Another gun is gonna have to show me a lot to make me want to switch it out.
I own both. I like carrying the Hellcat better. My Hellcat is a base model and the Plus is the optic model with factory night sights.
Respect man. See I feel the opposite but I still carry my Hellcat every day. It’s just so comfortable and I’ve trained with it so much that it’s second nature to me. Thanks for the view and comment!
Why? I have the 1st m&p shield and I want another micro 9 with more capacity so i’m debating between the hellcat and the m&p +
@@biscaynesupercars the m&p shield plus. I have reviews up on my channel if you want to see it! Best trigger and most ergonomic
@@biscaynesupercars The Hellcat is smaller, lighter, easier to conceal, and easier yo carry. It's just as reliable as the Shield, and it's well made. The Hellcat also had factory 11, 13, and 15 round magazines, so you could carry at the maximum 15+1 rounds in a small package. The Hellcat's slide stop isn't stiff and will function as a slide release. On the Shield Plus, you can typically only get 12 rounds into the 13 round magazine for a long while initially. I own four 13 round mags and it's almost impossible to get all 13 rounds into it.
I had the original Shield too. I see no real reason to upgrade. The only reason I did was because of the rebate. I like them both, but keep in mind that the Shield isn't a micro 9mm.
As far as the trigger goes, they both have 6lbish duty grade triggers. They both have APEX triggers available if you choose to upgrade.
@@finalcountdown7658 i thought they were both pretty much the same size? Is the m&p that much bigger or is it not even really noticeable?
I'm thinking i need to start with the Shield Plus and really learn about the micro nine world but when i get CCW'd, move to a P365 (night sights and, yes, safety are appealing) or Hellcat (better rep) with trigger guard snap on cover.
Rdp package makes the hellcat a lot of fun to shoot. I'm picking up a shield plus tomorrow, looking forward to comparing the 2
I haven’t shot the rdp package but I’ve heard the same thing from multiple people. I may have to look into that! And the shield plus is flawless
@@spnfirearms no such thing as flawless young man, appreciate what you do 👍🏼
Which one do you like more?
@@spnfirearms what’s the best? I’m thinking to get either or, but what’s the ups and downs?? Thanks
I picked up the shield plus and the casings keep getting flung back at me so much that I switched over to the mod 2 instead when I go shooting at the range and shield plus for conceal carry, is anyone else having this issue?
good job continuing to prActice and train with the hellcat. we just filmed a battle of the sub compacts with these two this past saturday and doing my seo this morn came across your video. good to see yoi again i just commented on one of your others last night lol!
edit; came back to say i agree with your statements on the hellcat. it's soooo concealable.
Respect my man! Is your video on your page?
Respect my man, i appreciate ya
Great video!
Thanks man, I really appreciate it!
I’d like to see a hellcat pro vs shield plus. I know the shield is probably the best and least recoil. In California these are about the same price even tho the hellcat is bigger. I’m tall and thin so I don’t think size would be an issue even if I could carry here. How do they compare? Does the extra barrel help accuracy? Does the shields trigger make up the difference? Is the reliability difference enough to choose the shield anyway? Thanks
I actually prefer shooting my hellcat more than my beloved M&P shield 2.0 now. That wasn't the case last yr. I shoot the hellcat better because of the trigger. so, normally rotate both guns in the summer. But with everything that's going on out here, I need capacity. So I ride with my hellcat in the summer.
Love my Hellcat. My 26 and Hellcat are my go to for summer and a fn 503 in my pocket
The shield plus shoots better than the 2.0
I’m gonna go with the shield plus I like Springfield but want to support American made
I can’t disagree with your reasoning!
@@spnfirearms with you on that. a lot of people think springfield is a US made gun...for instance their 1911s have serials that start with one of two prefixes, one prefix over the other is said to mean more than 50% manufactured in the US, the other more than 50% manufactured in Brazil. The guns are both manufactured and assembled in the US, even if on that run they only manufactured a couple of parts for the pistols, they will assemble then entire gun here too. I got tp review a springfield mil-spec 1911A1 and I tell ya that thing fit my arms and hands like it was an extension of my own body ❤
Ain’t it made in Illinois???
@@g4g3710The Hellcats are imported from Croatia.
@@g4g3710 they are made by homer simpson.
Shield plus for me. I edc it every day. Primsi or back up
I really want to like my Hellcat Pro better, with the 17+1. But, the Shield Plus shoots like a full size.
I have the standard and RDP model for the Hellcat and also standard Shield Plus . I prefer the Hellcat
Why is that?
2 great pistols but I think you did a good job showing overall the Shield plus is a better gun. Surprisingly (made in USA) Shield Plus quite a bit cheaper to buy as well. How you can say the S&W is considerably bigger and bulkier is beyond me. As you say tho - To each his own. Test both and pick the one that feels best to you
Shield is a lot cheaper. I see them for $399.
The price was at the time of the video! The shield plus is the best deal out right now
449 with RMS cutout and 50 rebate
Dimensions are very similar. Pick the one you shoot best.
L H W
Hellcat Micro Compact 6 x 4 x 1
M&P 9 Shield Plus 6.1 x 4.6 x 1.1
Lol this is a old vid but can you do the hellcat next to the csx please?
I'm looking to buy a cc gun and tried out both of these. For me it wasn't even close. I'll take the Shield all day every day over the Hellcat.
shield plus and glock 26, da best
Good review BUT do NOT “slip that into a pocket”. You will eventually shoot yourself. Get a holster or get a LCP with a long trigger pull if you want it in your pocket.
Shitty triggers don't make a gun safer. Get a quality made gun and keep your booger picker off the bang button.
@@TheTopGun920 you have a good point, however, guns like the OLDER LCP and the s&w 340 PD have triggers with a heavy pull incorporated into the design specifically for that purpose. They are true carry pistols OPPOSED to a similar sized “micro” 9 that is NOT a pocket pistol. No different than why they made the DA/SA actions on guns like the M9 or USP. The first pull in DA is more of a safety feature.
There almost the same size lol😂
That's what I was thinking. They look the same.
I literally don’t want to buy the Springfield because of the name hellcat like come on really they couldn’t name that something other than that what is this new age Mopar drivers
Ill take my Shield Plus PC every day
Hellcat is a lot better of a gun
never film in portrait mode.
How can you summarize that the Shield Plus is "much bigger and bulkier"? That is not what your review showed. In my opinion, your review sold me on the Shield Plus because of superior trigger and more comfortable to hold and shoot. If it is a tad bigger, that certainly does not offset the positive things about the Shield Plus. It would be nice if your review was more objective, like weighing the guns and trigger pull weight. Sorry, not impressed with your review at all.
Notice how he said the Hellcat is better in terms of *concealment*
and how the M&P is better in terms of shooting, feel, etc. Not sure why you’re getting upset.
Not really upset as much as was disappointed it was not more objective. Did not mean to come across upset. I ended up ordering a Shield Plus with Crimson trace red dot yesterday. Thanks for the feedback.@@texanerection492
i dislike the ' made in croatia' stamp on guns.
Why do you dislike Croatia? They are NATO allies and member of EU and share western values.
That's a really random thing to dislike
my buddy has the pro comes with a muzzy break and red dot
also look into the pinky mag extension. hight won't change but has a pinky flair
Damn, does he like it? I’m super interested
@@spnfirearms yea he likes it
When people start talking capacity, California leaves the chat...😞