Springfield Armory Releases The New Hellcat Pro Comp OSP 9mm
Industry News|Handguns
By Drew Bryant
June 5th, 2024, theloadoutblog.com
Since its debut a few years ago the Hellcat by Springfield Armory has been a popular choice in the micro-compact pistol segment. Offering well-designed, reliable, lightweight, and high-capacity pistol designed for streamlined conceal carry experience. During that time Springfield has grown the lineup of the Hellcat with different variants of the popular firearm such as the Hellcat Pro, Hellcat RDP, and Hellcat OSP. Springfield Armory is proud to introduce its newest variant and most feature rich version yet with the Hellcat Pro Comp OSP.
The Springfield Hellcat Comp OSP is the most feature rich micro-compact released by Springfield Armory to date. This model’s most unique assest is the addition of an integrally compensated barrel with cut slide to house it all. This compensated design aids in recoil reduction allowing the shooter to take faster and potentially more accurate follow-up shots.
Below, is the press release and product details for the new Springfield Hellcat Pro Comp OSP.
Press Release
Geneseo, Illinois – June 4th, 2024 – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the Hellcat® Pro Comp OSP™ 9mm pistol. Integrally compensated to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise, the Hellcat® Pro Comp is meticulously engineered to offer the perfect balance between concealability and capacity.
The integral compensator featured on the Hellcat Pro Comp is discreetly designed with a single port on the top of the hammer-forged slide and barrel. Redirecting gas upwards, it effectively reduces muzzle rise and enhances control. The result is a pistol that delivers faster and more accurate follow-up shots. In addition, the front sight is positioned behind the compensator for an uninterrupted sight picture.
“The Hellcat Pro was designed to deliver full-size performance in a concealable, EDC-ready package with unmatched ergonomics,” said Steve Kramer, Springfield Armory’s Vice President of Marketing. “Now with the Hellcat Pro Comp, shooters have a new option that combines advanced performance with ease of concealability.
Product Details
• INTEGRAL COMPENSATOR – The integral compensator featured on the Hellcat Pro Comp is discreetly designed with a single port on the top of the hammer-forged slide and barrel. Redirecting gas upwards, it effectively reduces muzzle rise and enhances control. The result is a pistol that delivers faster and more accurate follow-up shots. In addition, the front sight is positioned behind the compensator for an uninterrupted sight picture.
• OPTICS-READY – With a milled slide fitting the Springfield Micro™ footprint, the Hellcat® Pro Comp is an OSP™ configuration designed to accept today’s most popular micro red dots.
• 3.7″ HAMMER FORGED BARREL – The 3.7” barrel of the Hellcat® Pro Comp offers enhanced ballistics and downrange performance and is hammer forged for impressive strength and durability.
• TWO MAGAZINES INCLUDED – The Hellcat® Pro Comp comes with two magazines, a flush-fitting 15-round mag for concealability and an extended 17-rounder.
• HANDGUN CASE INCLUDED – A double-zipper case is included with each Springfield Armory handgun. The soft-sided shell ensures the firearm and mounted accessories are protected during transportation, while an interior pouch can hold an additional magazine.
Specifications
• Cartridge: 9mm
• Barrel: 3.7″ Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10
• Slide: Billet Machined, Melonite® Finish, Optics Ready, Integral Compensator
• Frame: Black Polymer w/ Adaptive Grip Texture
• Sights: Tritium/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear
• Recoil System: Dual Captive Recoil Spring w/ Full Length Guide Rod
• Grip Width: 1″
• Magazines: (1) 15-Round, (1) 17-Round
• Weight: 21 oz w/ Flush Mag, 21.4 oz w/ Extended Mag
• Length: 6.6″
• Height: 4.8″ w/ Flush Mag, 5.3″ w/ Extended Mag
The Springfield Hellcat Pro Comp OSP is available now through Springfield’s website and through their authorized retailers. The new integrally comp pistol from Springfield is priced at $699 MSRP. For more on the new Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, click here.
