ltipton1970
Alpha
The only thing stopping me from purchasing a Hellcat is the lack of a safety. Does anyone know if Springfield will ever release a Hellcat with a safety?
Springfield Hellcat with safety.
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Peglegjoe
Professional
It has one, its just internal. Two, actually - a firing pin/striker block, and the split trigger.
See here:
www.thearmorylife.com
See here:
Does the Hellcat Have a Safety? As Much as You Might Want - The Armory Life
The Hellcat provides you with an utterly safe firearm that can be counted upon to be there when you need it — and also be stone silent and safe when you don’t.
www.thearmorylife.com
ltipton1970
Alpha
I will not buy a Hellcat, or any pistol without a manual safety. Will Springfield ever make the Hellcat with a manual safety? Sig made the p365 with a manual safety after many consumers demanded one.
Keystone19250
SAINT
Although it does have a trigger (blade) safety feature I was very surprised with S.A. Not putting a grip safety on it like all the XD lines that came before it.
I will say I don’t own a HellCat and won’t buy one, didn’t sit well in my hand.
I will say I don’t own a HellCat and won’t buy one, didn’t sit well in my hand.
ltipton1970
Alpha
I'm sure I'm not the only one that wants a manual safety on the Hellcat. They would attract a lot of people who want one. It's an awesome pistol otherwise!
Equalizer
Elite
Please accept my apology upfront. I'm new to this forum however not new to concealed carry (35 + years). It is my strong opinion that no safety is ever required on a defensive weapon. You would have to train extensively to build "muscle memory" in a completely defensive situation to draw your concealed weapon, disengage your safety, acquire the threat all in a second or two. It's a matter of life and death. SA makes many models with a manual safety if that's your preference. Keep calm and carry.
ltipton1970
Alpha
I will not purchase any firearm without a manual safety. If I choose. not to use the safety I will carry the weapon with the safety off. However, I feel it is always better to have the option of a manual safety.
Keystone19250
SAINT
And that is your preference and no one on this forum will fault you for feeling that way.
ltipton1970
Alpha
I'd just love to see the Hellcat with the option, it's an awesome little pistol!
HansGruber
Ronin
I'm not new to carry either, and prefer manual safeties...tens of thousands of holster presentations over many years, never failed to disengage it, in several different models. In fact, when I did, briefly, carry an auto without a manual safety, I would sweep it off anyway.
You make it sound like a monumental task. It is far from it.
Annihilator
Hellion
It’s a personal preference, my Shield has a manual safety, like @Keystone19250 said it’s your preference and nobody here will fault you for your decision on wanting a manual safety.
ltipton1970
Alpha
I have an XDM Elite 4.5 OSP and absolutely love it!
wmg1299
Professional
I have carried weapons with and without external safeties over the past 16 years. Both methods of carry can be done safely with the proper holster and storage system. I think Sig made an excellent choice offering the 365 with or without the safety. I think Springfield would be wise to do the same thing. Carrying a weapon is a personal choice and companies would do well to allow consumers to choose whichever option they prefer.
Wirenut
Hellcat
I would guess then that you will never own a revolver..
They are carried as EDC for a long time without any issues.
ltipton1970
Alpha
Personally I would never carry a revolver.
Lock n' Load
Professional
Carry what you feel safe with and can operate the most effectively. I carry the Hellcat or one of my M&P's that have a manual safety daily. When practicing or training with the Hellcat, I find myself automatically sweeping for a manual safety that isn't there but I've only had the Hellcat for 4 months. With good quality holsters that completely cover the trigger guard on all my pistols, and constant practice and training, I feel safe with all of them. Only you can judge what's best for you!
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ltipton1970
Alpha
jmcd
Professional
Surprisingly, I had the option to get the Shield 2.0 either with or without. I say surprisingly becasue not having a manual safety isn't usually an option for me. I got it without. I have the P365 with the safety and I do use it. Whatever you feel comfortable with. If they get enough calls for it, Springfield will probably listen and put one on the Hellcat.
ltipton1970
Alpha
I hope they make the Hellcat with a safety. I prefer the Hellcat over the p365, but the p365 offers a manual safety. Other than not havi g the external safety, in my opinion, the Hellcat is the perfect CCW option.