Springfield Armory has just launched a new optics-ready Hellcat variant in .380 ACP.

The original Springfield Armory Hellcat quickly became one of the most popular micro-compact concealed carry pistols after it was first released, but there are plenty of individuals out there who simply can’t handle the recoil of 9mm in a handgun that small. In response, Springfield has just launched the Hellcat OSP .380.

The .380 Hellcat was designed to offer the same features and concealable size as the 9mm version, but in a more shootable, easier-to-control package. Like its bigger brother, the .380 ACP Hellcat has a 3-inch barrel, a slide cut for direct-mount Shield RMSc/SMSc-pattern optics and a capacity of 11+1 rounds with a flush-fit mag and 13+1 rounds with an extended mag. One of each magazine type is included and it ships with a soft pistol case as well. As for irons, the new Hellcat comes standard with a tritium front sight and Tactical Rack U-Notch rear sight.

Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory, said this about the new pistol:

The 9mm Hellcat quickly established itself as the standard when it came to impressive micro-sized 9mm pistol performance and capability … With the addition of this new Hellcat to the family, shooters have an optics-ready .380 featuring class-leading capacity that is ideal for their EDC needs.

The Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP .380 has an MSRP of $653 and it’s available now.

For more information, visit springfield-armory.com.

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