Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "First Look: 15-Round Hellcat Magazine" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/first-look-15-round-hellcat-magazine/.
First Look: 15-Round Hellcat Magazine
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uspatriot1960
Custom
Going to have to get me one of these. 1/4" for an additional 2 rounds is pretty sweet.
SaltyMonkey
Professional
I find that the grips on a microcompact or subcompact are simply too small for my hannds. The full-size or compact grips fit me better.
Talyn
SAINT
That's why there's the XDm line.
SaltyMonkey
Professional
We have a roughly 1200 square ft home. An engagement with an intruder would likely be in the 1-7 yard range. This mag capacity increase is Perfect for our family. I can keep the 15 rounders in night stand and plug in while at home. During the day plug the 11 rounder in for conceal carry. Thanks Springfield for offering these mags.
Full size XD height is 6 inches. Hellcat with new (15 round+1) magazine would be 4.75 (increase of 1/4 inch). Concealment with longer barrel would not be much diferent than present Hellcat with extended 13 round magazine as the height of the pistol is more problematic than barrel length.
Thanks for posting good stuff guys,Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "First Look: 15-Round Hellcat Magazine" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/first-look-15-round-hellcat-magazine/.
Possibly, with Hyve extension, if mags base plate's the same as other older mag, new mag capacity could be further extended?
Had thoughts of a SA mag exchange program exchanging smaller capacity mags for larger ones, but why? There's a need for all sizes especially smaller ones when dealing with concealed carry which is the Hellcat's strong suit. If nothing else, new 15 round mag would be good choice for backup mags. Options, I like options! Thanks for info!
P.S. A back up 100 round drum or belt fed mag may be over kill? But, maybe not? - Am kidding!
Mack2
Alpha
Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "First Look: 15-Round Hellcat Magazine" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/first-look-15-round-hellcat-magazine/.
Talyn
SAINT
The XD® 4″ SERVICE MODEL 9MM is close to what you describe.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a 4-5" barrel Hellcat.
Nope, defeats Hellcats purpose.
Talyn
SAINT
For what it's worth, Springer Precision makes a mag extension for any existing Helcat mag to take it to 15 rds, for $8 cheaper.
Hellcat Mag Extension
Hellcat Mag Extension
Thanks!
Scottbconditt
Operator
Great segment - very well done. Stoked on this new enhancement.
I love Springfield pistols but this is just too much ! By the time you have the mag extension and compensator on it, then it becomes a “full size” you might as well just carry a xdm. The hellcat is revolutionary. Is it hard for some to tame the muzzle rise ? Who cares. In my opinion an EDC that holds 14 is plenty. Add one extra mag and you have way more rounds than you are ever going to need. Is this “tacticool” hell yeah but is it practical ? Yes but mostly no. Sure I sometimes edc my xdm 10mm but the whole point of a compact is to be compact 
Possibly overlooking some things? Caliber differences, price differences and commonality differences for starters? 9mm's much more common and less pricy than 10mm from experience. Your experience may be different?I love Springfield pistols but this is just too much ! By the time you have the mag extension and compensator on it, then it becomes a “full size” you might as well just carry a xdm. The hellcat is revolutionary. Is it hard for some to tame the muzzle rise ? Who cares. In my opinion an EDC that holds 14 is plenty. Add one extra mag and you have way more rounds than you are ever going to need. Is this “tacticool” hell yeah but is it practical ? Yes but mostly no. Sure I sometimes edc my xdm 10mm but the whole point of a compact is to be compact
The good point to me with the Hellcat mag size and capacity differences is that it adds some good old simple versatility and options to the handgun. For one example: Have larger or smaller hands? Just change the mag? That's a plus and an important function when carrying concealed because needs vary depending on weather, clothing changes and social environments. Another example is also can mean can carry same gun and in same holster more often.
Am seeing the different mags versatility as a good option and / or extension because it may limit the amount of handguns down to just one or possibly two that's carried for multiple purposes and reasons. Being familiar with many HG's is very nice, lot of fun, but the more familiar someone may be with a particular handgun the better it likely is for CC.
SaltyMonkey
Professional
“ you might as well have a compact” is not necessarily accurate for everyone. You have to remember this is all subjective. As for myself there are only two scenarios.
I conceal carry and home defense. If I can take care of both with one and simply changing out magazines then it makes more sense to have one firearm to keep up with and secure rather than two.
So the 19 shall be locked in the safe and I’ll just switch out mags on my hellcat as needed.
I conceal carry and home defense. If I can take care of both with one and simply changing out magazines then it makes more sense to have one firearm to keep up with and secure rather than two.
So the 19 shall be locked in the safe and I’ll just switch out mags on my hellcat as needed.
Bassbob
Emissary
Boy am I ever doing it wrong then.