Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP .380 Auto

Springfield Armory has been a strong contender and industry-leader when it comes to concealed carry pistols because of their immensely popular Hellcat series. From threaded barrels to optic cuts and all the tactical colors we could ask for, they have a little bit of everything. Now, they are deviating from their normal path to bring us one in .38 Auto: the all-new Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP .380 Auto!

Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP .380 Auto

This new concealed carry iteration hailing from the Hellcat series is currently being retailed for $653, which places the new Hellcat OSP .380 Auto in a similar price tier as its 9mm brethren. Most of the specs are going to look identical to the 9mm Hellcat pistols already in circulation.

• Barrel: 3″ Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10
• Slide: Billet Machined, Melonite® Finish, Optics Ready
• Frame: Black Polymer with Adaptive Grip Texture
• Sights: Tritium/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear
• Recoil System: Dual Captive Recoil Spring with Full Length Guide Rod
• Grip Width: 1″
• Magazines: (1) 11-Round, (1) 13-Round Extended
• Weight: 16.1 Oz with Flush Mag | 16.5 Oz with Extended Mag
• Length: 6″
• Height: 4″ with Flush Mag | 4.5″ with Extended Mag
• MSRP: $653
• SKU: HC931380BOSP

Shooters will be happy to know that this .380 Auto is the same dimensional footprint as the 9mm Hellcats. So, you immediately have aftermarket support in the way of lights, lasers, sights, holsters, and more.

Press Release Statement from Springfield Armory

Designed as a purpose-built micro-compact, the Hellcat .380 delivers effective defensive performance while remaining exceptionally easy to conceal. It accepts a class-leading 11+1 flush magazine in its smallest form and includes a 13+1 extended magazine for added versatility. Tritium U-Dot sights provide fast, positive sight acquisition, and the optics-ready slide accepts direct-mount micro red dots for instinctive aiming. Rugged components including a hammer-forged barrel and slide make it a dependable everyday carry. With class-leading capacity for its size, extensive optics compatibility, and a softer shooting impulse that improves control, the Hellcat .380 is a formidable defensive pistol built to perform when it matters most.

Parting Shots

With the original Hellcat and its innumerable permutations having been out for 5+ years, we have no doubt that this lil’ pistol is going to run like an utter machine. The only question is whether people are going to be willing to relinquish their 9mm carry guns to try something a bit smaller?…

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