Springfield Armory has announced the Hellcat OSP .380, a new micro-compact pistol in its Hellcat line. The details come from Springfield Armory's press release.
What Was Announced
The Hellcat OSP .380 is chambered in .380 ACP and is built as an optic sight pistol (OSP). Springfield positions it as a carry gun with light recoil, aimed at shooters who want a small pistol that is easy to conceal and still offers a red dot.
Key Details
- Caliber: .380
- Model number: HC931380BOSP
- UPC: 706397980948
- MSRP: $653
- Magazines: 11+1 flush-fit and 13+1 extended, both stainless steel
- Optic mounting: Removable cover plate over an interface cut for Shield RMSc/SMSc-pattern optics, with direct mounting
- Sights: U-Dot sights co-witness with the red dot
- Barrel and slide: Hammer-forged
- Frame: Lightweight polymer with the Hellcat's Adaptive Grip Texture
What It Means for Gun Owners
The Hellcat OSP .380 is a smaller-caliber option in a line known for its 9mm models. Springfield says the .380 keeps the original Hellcat's size and shape while reducing recoil. Shooters who already use Shield-pattern optics will have a familiar mounting option. Springfield also says the flush 11+1 magazine is the smallest-profile configuration, with the 13+1 extended magazine available for those who want more rounds.
Bottom Line
The Hellcat OSP .380 adds an optics-ready .380 to the Hellcat family at a $653 MSRP. The release does not give a ship date or dealer availability, so check with your dealer or Springfield's website for those details.
