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.
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’s somewhat rare for a pistol this size — and it matters when every round counts.
Quick Highlights
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Capacity: 11+1 (flush) / 13+1 (extended)
- Sights: Tritium U-Dot — fast, positive acquisition
- Optics: Factory-milled slide; direct-mount micro red dot ready
- Barrel & slide: Hammer-forged barrel; rugged slide construction (melanite coating mentioned in the copy)
- Grip: Adaptive texture — won’t catch fabric, grips firmer with squeeze
- Purpose: Purpose-built micro-compact for concealed carry & personal defense
Specs
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Color: Black
- Barrel: 3″ Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10
- Slide: Billet Machined, Melonite® Finish, Optics Ready
- 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) 11-Round, (1) 13-Round Extended
- Weight: 16.1 oz w/ Flush Mag, 16.5 oz w/ Extended Mag
- Length: 6″
- Height: 4″ w/ Flush Mag, 4.5″ w/ Extended Mag
- MSRP: $653
- SKU: HC931380BOSP
What Stands Out
- Capacity for its size. Eleven rounds in a flush magazine is best-in-class for micro-compacts. That gives you more rounds without compromising concealability.
- Optics-ready right out of the box. The factory-milled slide accepts the smallest micro red dots, which speeds up target acquisition and helps with precise shot placement.
- Softer recoil impulse. Being a .380, the Hellcat .380 shoots softer than many 9mm micro pistols, which helps control and follow-up shots.
- Tritium U-Dot sights. Good for low-light carry and instinctive sight picture.
Who This Is For
- EDC users who prioritize concealment but want more rounds than typical pocket pistols.
- New shooters or recoil-sensitive carriers who prefer a softer-shooting defensive round.
- Dot shooters who want an optics-ready micro with out-of-the-box compatibility.
Quick take
The Hellcat .380 keeps the micro-compact footprint Springfield is known for, while offering higher capacity and optics flexibility. If concealability and controllability are your priorities, it’s worth a look.
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