Questions on Hellcat
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Annihilator
Emissary
If yours wasn’t an OSP model then you won’t be able to use a plate, not sure if drilling holes in it will work, OSP slides are machined for dots
Marek71
Master Class
You will need to have your slide milled to fit the optic footprint that you choose then it will direct mount.
BET7
Ronin
From another thread on here asking the same question:
www.thearmorylife.com
Apparently this company sells Hellcat slides with the slide already milled for optic plates (as posted in thread above):
dv8tactical.com
So options are:
1) have gunsmith mill your existing slide for either optic plates or specific optic for direct slide mounting
2) buy Hellcat optic ready slide from a company like mentioned above
3) trade your existing non OSP Hellcat firearm and the buy new (or used) OSP Hellcat
Check which option works for you concerning factors such as cost, travel, how it looks, etc. Good luck.
Can you just buy a Hellcat slide set up for optics?
I have decided I want to equip my Hellcat with one of those little red dots. Will SA sell just a slide with the cut out? What red dot are most people having success with?
www.thearmorylife.com
Apparently this company sells Hellcat slides with the slide already milled for optic plates (as posted in thread above):
DV8 Hellcat Slide | DV8 Dynamics
dv8tactical.com
So options are:
1) have gunsmith mill your existing slide for either optic plates or specific optic for direct slide mounting
2) buy Hellcat optic ready slide from a company like mentioned above
3) trade your existing non OSP Hellcat firearm and the buy new (or used) OSP Hellcat
Check which option works for you concerning factors such as cost, travel, how it looks, etc. Good luck.
Thanks for all the info. I found DPP makes a mount that has a dovetail, and it replaces the rear sight. I'm researching that more.
Marek71
Master Class
Make sure your research that I've heard a mixed reviews on those mounts.
N
nmedge
Guest
Have you thought about a Smith and Wesson Shield Plus. It also come with a cut slide to accept an optical. I have had all the "micro" pistols and pound for pound the Shield has never let me down.
WellArmed
Master Class
I have a Shield Plus too, but I wouldn't put it in the micro pistol class the same as the Hellcat, P365, and Kahr PM9. The Shield isn't really all that small or a pocket sized gun. Other than that, it's a great option.
Yes actually been thinking of that.
MrMichaelActual
Master Class
I also have several versions of both the Sig and the Hellcat... couple things, first in my opinion, the Sig shoots smoother with the Hellcat being just a bit more poppy (gassy), Sig has a better trigger. On the other hand the grip on the Hellcat Pro fits my hand better, which is not what most folks here seem to think. You deff gotta feel the gun I think. I would buy an aftermarket extractor for the Hellcat, I didnt wait to see a failure I was going for failure free... For optics I have the SMSc which I really like, battery is 2ish years if you store it with the cover on as it is light sensitive. Yes you can now buy a model with an external safety I believe.
Annihilator
Emissary
I got the Hellcat, also the Sig365, the Sig has a better trigger to me, I also have the XDs mod2, it’s a bit bigger and heavier and this helps with the recoil small guns have. I recently got the Ruger Max-9 Pro, this is now my CCW gun, fits my hand better, manages recoil somewhat better, so my Springfield’s and Sig are semi-retired for now. Plus my HEX WASP fits the Ruger if I want to use a dot
MrMichaelActual
Master Class
I think I may get that Max-9 Pro next, looks great
Nam62
Alpha
That's what I also did for $75 more.
MrMichaelActual
Master Class
Agree! These days for the price, just sell or trade for an OSP or buy the Pro with the included Optics. The price of having slides milled is not worth the costs rel to just trading or buying drilled models of any gun nowdays.
Nam62
Alpha
I priced out what it would cost to have the slide milled and the price scared me off.
Forgot to add about the new Hellcat also came with a Shield Red Dot & 2 extra magazines.
Pointblank
Operator
I evaluated both and went with the Hellcat. I like having a trigger safety. Sig doesn't exactly have an unblemished record when it comes to being drop safe.
https://www.defensedaily.com/civilian-version-armys-new-handgun-recalled-firing-dropped/army/
https://www.defensedaily.com/civilian-version-armys-new-handgun-recalled-firing-dropped/army/
Pro Digy II
Professional
Were you planning on buying a 6 year-old P320? Little late on the gossip wagon with your "article" from 2017 there:
Since then, there has been a voluntary recall on the old design, and a redesign, plus a few anecdotal "my P320 ate my homework" negligent discharges that have been put to the sword in court when the plaintiff "experts" couldn't convince anybody (because that's what trial expert witnesses are, paid actors). Out of the probably 200,000+ P320 in circulation, a handful have tried to blame SIG and failed. That's nice gossip for internet cred at best, but absolutely not a serious consideration for not buying a particular gun. After all, there were Glock legs at some point too, no?
I carry one every day, have dropped it many times, not one pop (not even a corn pop), M17 & M18 have been dropped from BlackHawks from 100s of feet up and still no pop...
But, the Hellcat is a fine little gun, congrats on that acquisition. You couldn't go wrong with either one.
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Annihilator
Emissary
Well, that article was in 2017, nothing wrong with the 365, and all that about the P320 was just a few out of many thousands of users having the gun, I don’t believe in all that internet gabbing about a gun, Glock had issues at one time, yet they sell thousands of them a year as does Sig. Hellcat is a good choice, I got the OSP FDE, great little gun, but my 365 fits me better, anyway congrats on the new gun!
I'll never own one.