Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2019 18:37:34 GMT
Springfield Hellcat
I had an opportunity to examine one of these new pistols yesterday. I have to admit, overall it is a nice pistol. They did not have the OSP version. I was not able to try the gun, but here are a few observations. I am comparing to the P365 because I own one and the Hellcat is obviously contending for that market.
It feels good in the hand. Nice comfortable grip. The 13 rd magazine gave a complete grip, whereas the 11 rd left my pinky looking for grip. The LGS I was visiting did not have the extension on the smaller mag, but it might be better with that installed. I have average size hands, it felt like I had less grip compared to my P365.
The configuration of the gun has the barrel a little higher above your hand than the P365. This might contribute to felt recoil, but not being able to shoot it, I am just going on feel and height.
I was surprised to find that I did not find the sights as like able as I thought they might be. Could be it might take some getting used to them. But, again, I did not have the benefit of shooting it.
The slide is fairly easy to rack.
The trigger feels better (wide& flat) compared to P365. The only safety on this is the trigger blade. The trigger pull is a little heavier and slightly gritty as compared to the P365. I suspect the grit might smooth out quickly with a good clean and lube and, more importantly, shooting it some.
Mags drop easily and the mag release is a little easier to operate than the P365. Mags appear to be top notch.
I had an opportunity to examine one of these new pistols yesterday. I have to admit, overall it is a nice pistol. They did not have the OSP version. I was not able to try the gun, but here are a few observations. I am comparing to the P365 because I own one and the Hellcat is obviously contending for that market.
It feels good in the hand. Nice comfortable grip. The 13 rd magazine gave a complete grip, whereas the 11 rd left my pinky looking for grip. The LGS I was visiting did not have the extension on the smaller mag, but it might be better with that installed. I have average size hands, it felt like I had less grip compared to my P365.
The configuration of the gun has the barrel a little higher above your hand than the P365. This might contribute to felt recoil, but not being able to shoot it, I am just going on feel and height.
I was surprised to find that I did not find the sights as like able as I thought they might be. Could be it might take some getting used to them. But, again, I did not have the benefit of shooting it.
The slide is fairly easy to rack.
The trigger feels better (wide& flat) compared to P365. The only safety on this is the trigger blade. The trigger pull is a little heavier and slightly gritty as compared to the P365. I suspect the grit might smooth out quickly with a good clean and lube and, more importantly, shooting it some.
Mags drop easily and the mag release is a little easier to operate than the P365. Mags appear to be top notch.
My thought now is to see how they hold up in use after 6 months to a year. Maybe we will begin to see how reliable the pistol is.