Original or RDP: Which One Do You Need?

[Mike H.]

Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "Original or RDP: Which One Do You Need?" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/original-or-rdp-which-one-do-you-need/.

 

[Bear007]

The Hellcat RDP would be my choice. Problem is I have too many wants from SA and not enough money.

 

[PRG]

It would be great if Springfield would sell the RDP barrel and compensator separate, for those of us who want to upgrade from the original version.

 

[Texas Buzzard]

RDP

 

[Annihilator]

Well the RDP is kinda neat, I rather have the regular model, I really like my OSP version, personally I don’t really see the need for a comp on a small 9mm, but I’m old school here

 

[Sld1959]

If I was buying one it would be the RPD simply because it reminds me of the man from Uncle toy pistol with bird cage flash I had as a kid.

Helluva reason to make a choice lol.

 

[Texas Buzzard]

Well the RDP is kinda neat, I rather have the regular model, I really like my OSP version, personally I don’t really see the need for a comp on a small 9mm, but I’m old school here

The idea is with the decreased weight the smaller 9mm have more muzzle flip. The comp helps to control the rise somewhat bringing it back on target quicker.

 

[Bear007]

Well the RDP is kinda neat, I rather have the regular model, I really like my OSP version, personally I don’t really see the need for a comp on a small 9mm, but I’m old school here

Just an FYI ...
Shooting my sister and brother-in-law's RDP with the comp was noticeably quieter, had a softer recoil and with the Wasp was more accurate than my LC9S Pro shooting side by side.

I still like my LC9S Pro but would take the RDP if I could right now

 

[iCAP]

Why choose... just buy both (I wish)... But seriously... the Hellcat certainly is edging it's way up my (short) list... and while the "tricked out" RDP is pretty darn sweet... don't know if I can justify the price tag...

 

[sawman556]

I have 2 OSP's. The Hex optic isn't my jam. I put 4MOA RMSc's with glass lenses on them and have a Apex threaded barrel in one. I can put my Griffon micro comp on it, but I find the difference negligible. Maybe they could offer them without the Wasp?

 

[BET7]

I have both. My non OSP Hellcat is my current EDC, and I recently just bought the RDP w/Wasp sight. Haven’t yet shot it, but if it’s as good as my original Hellcat, all should be fine.

 

[AmbGun]

I think the RDP is the most versatile Hellcat.

 

[conax]

The best feature of my Hellcat is its reliability. It hasn't even burped so far. Flawless function. I got the RDP because it looked like it had fun doodads on it that made it different than any other pistols I have. I've found the red dot helps me hit more distant targets at the range with my bad eyes.
If you have good eyesight, the standard would be the better (if slightly boring) choice.
For range toy shooters, though, the RDP rocks.
The guns are so compact and solid, they make you want to go back out there again and again.

 

[Texas Buzzard]

The best feature of my Hellcat is its reliability. It hasn't even burped so far. Flawless function. I got the RDP because it looked like it had fun doodads on it that made it different than any other pistols I have. I've found the red dot helps me hit more distant targets at the range with my bad eyes.
If you have good eyesight, the standard would be the better (if slightly boring) choice.
For range toy shooters, though, the RDP rocks.
The guns are so compact and solid, they make you want to go back out there again and again.

That been my take as well. Plus let me add something about the build quality. Last week getting out of the car my pistol fell and landed perfectly on the optic. Naturally I was concerned about the red dot being off after this direct hit. To my surprise at the range it was still spot on! Says a lot about the RDP.