{"id":222780,"date":"2025-10-14T10:47:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=222780"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:47:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:47:20","slug":"springfield-armory-hellcat-380","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-armory-hellcat-380\/","title":{"rendered":"Springfield Armory Hellcat .380"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">2<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Springfield took its best-selling micro-compact and chambered it in .380 ACP. The result: a seriously concealable carry pistol that still gives you class-leading capacity and real defensive performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why it matters: the Hellcat .380 packs an 11+1 flush-fit magazine in the smallest footprint, and ships with a 13+1 extended mag if you want extra rounds. That\u2019s somewhat rare for a pistol this size \u2014 and it matters when every round counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-springfield-armory-model-2020-heatseeker-review\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-armory-model-2020-heatseeker-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-armory-hellcat-380\" title=\"Springfield Armory Hellcat .380\">Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker Review<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hellcat\u00ae .380 - Springfield Armory\u2122\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aTOT8JQI7Oc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MSRP is $653.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-highlights\">Quick Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caliber:<\/strong> .380 ACP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 11+1 (flush) \/ 13+1 (extended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sights:<\/strong> Tritium U-Dot \u2014 fast, positive acquisition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optics:<\/strong> Factory-milled slide; direct-mount micro red dot ready<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrel &amp; slide:<\/strong> Hammer-forged barrel; rugged slide construction (melanite coating mentioned in the copy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grip:<\/strong> Adaptive texture \u2014 won\u2019t catch fabric, grips firmer with squeeze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Purpose-built micro-compact for concealed carry &amp; personal defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specs\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caliber:<\/strong> .380 ACP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong> Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrel:<\/strong> 3&#8243; Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite\u00ae Finish, 1:10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slide:<\/strong> Billet Machined, Melonite\u00ae Finish, Optics Ready<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frame:<\/strong> Black Polymer w\/ Adaptive Grip Texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sights:<\/strong> Tritium\/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recoil System:<\/strong> Dual Captive Recoil Spring w\/ Full Length Guide Rod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grip Width:<\/strong> 1&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magazines:<\/strong> (1) 11-Round, (1) 13-Round Extended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 16.1 oz w\/ Flush Mag, 16.5 oz w\/ Extended Mag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 6&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 4&#8243; w\/ Flush Mag, 4.5&#8243; w\/ Extended Mag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $653<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SKU:<\/strong> HC931380BOSP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-stands-out\">What Stands Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capacity for its size.<\/strong> Eleven rounds in a flush magazine is best-in-class for micro-compacts. That gives you more rounds without compromising concealability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optics-ready right out of the box.<\/strong> The factory-milled slide accepts the smallest micro red dots, which speeds up target acquisition and helps with precise shot placement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Softer recoil impulse.<\/strong> Being a .380, the Hellcat .380 shoots softer than many 9mm micro pistols, which helps control and follow-up shots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tritium U-Dot sights.<\/strong> Good for low-light carry and instinctive sight picture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-this-is-for\">Who This Is For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EDC users who prioritize concealment but want more rounds than typical pocket pistols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New shooters or recoil-sensitive carriers who prefer a softer-shooting defensive round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dot shooters who want an optics-ready micro with out-of-the-box compatibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-take\">Quick take<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hellcat .380 keeps the micro-compact footprint Springfield is known for, while offering higher capacity and optics flexibility. 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