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Hellcat vs. Glock vs. Sig: What’s Right for You?
Mar
The Quickscope Version
If you’re in the market for a new concealed carry handgun, the Springfield Hellcat, Glock, and Sig lineups offer compelling options. Here’s a snapshot of what you need to know:
- Springfield Hellcat & Hellcat Pro: The Springfield Hellcat and Hellcat Pro models boast impressive capacity, innovative features, and ergonomic designs suitable for everyday carry (EDC) and self-defense scenarios. With enhanced grip textures and customizable options, these pistols offer reliability and accuracy in compact packages.
- Glock 43X and 48: Glock’s 43X and 48 models deliver the renowned Glock reliability with increased capacity and slim profiles ideal for concealed carry. Featuring Glock’s trademark durability and simplicity, these pistols have the familiar handling and performance Glock enthusiasts are looking for.
- Sig P365 and P365XL: Sig Sauer’s P365 series revolutionized the concealed carry market with their high capacity and compact designs. The Sig P365 and Sig P365XL models prioritize comfort, shootability, and versatility, making them popular choices among discerning shooters.
Now, let’s dive deeper into the specifics of each model:
Comparing Springfield Hellcat, Glock, And Sig
Springfield Hellcat
The Springfield Armory dates back to 1777 when George Washington ordered the armory to store ammunition and gun carriages for the Revolutionary War. After a long—and we mean long—history, Springfield Armory dropped its compact handgun, the Hellcat, in 2019.
A little bit later in March of 2022, Springfield Armory launched the Hellcat Pro, the slightly bigger brother of the base model Hellcat.
Here are a few differences between the models.
Springfield Hellcat
The Springfield Hellcat is designed for concealed, everyday carry and offers the capacity of a full-sized pistol.
- Compact Design: The standard Hellcat model offers a compact size, making it ideal for discreet carry while still providing ample firepower.
- Standard Features: Equipped with features like high-visibility sights and adaptive grip texturing, the Hellcat ensures confident shooting in any situation.
- Versatility: Despite its small size, the Hellcat accommodates a variety of shooters with customizable grip modules and accessory compatibility.
Springfield Hellcat Pro
The Springfield Hellcat Pro is the first midsized pistol of the Hellcat family. Here’s a little bit more about it:
- Extended Capacity: The Hellcat Pro ups the capacity stakes a bit with increased magazine space, providing even more rounds (15) for extended engagements.
- Enhanced Controls: Building upon the success of the Hellcat, the Pro model incorporates refined controls and ergonomic enhancements for improved handling and manipulation. Most importantly, it’s more accommodating for shooters with bigger hands.
- Advanced Features: With options for optics-ready configurations and enhanced sight options, the Hellcat Pro offers additional customization for discerning shooters.
Whether you prioritize compactness or capacity, both the Springfield Hellcat and Hellcat Pro deliver the reliability and performance you need in a concealed carry pistol.
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Glock
Obviously, we all know Glock. This titan of handguns has been around since 1963 and is known for its commitment to developing the perfect firearm.
While they might not be the most powerful Glock models, the Glock 43X and Glock 48 are great for everyday use, and concealed carry, and are some of our top handguns for beginners. Here are a few differences between the models:
Glock 43X
- Subcompact Profile: The Glock 43X features a slim, subcompact frame that is easy to conceal, making it an excellent choice for everyday carry.
- Balanced Capacity: Offering a compromise between size and capacity, the 43X provides increased magazine capacity (10 rounds) compared to previous Glock subcompact models.
- Familiar Reliability: Built on Glock’s proven platform, the 43X maintains the reliability and simplicity Glock is renowned for, ensuring consistent performance even when modified.
Glock 48
- Slimline Design: With a slightly longer barrel and slide, the Glock 48 offers improved sight radius and enhanced accuracy while retaining a slim profile for comfortable carry.
- Increased Capacity: Similar to the 43X, the Glock 48 features increased magazine capacity (10 rounds), providing shooters with more rounds without sacrificing concealability.
- Optimized Ergonomics: The Glock 48 incorporates ergonomic enhancements for improved handling and control, making it a favorite among shooters seeking a balance between concealability and shootability.
Sig Sauer
Lastly, let’s examine the differences between Sig Sauer’s P365 and P365XL:
Sig P365
- Compact Capacity: The Sig P365 revolutionized concealed carry with its high-capacity magazine in a compact frame, offering unmatched firepower in its size class.
- Comfortable Carry: Designed for all-day carry, the Sig P365 features ergonomic grip texturing and controls, ensuring comfort and confidence for extended periods.
- Modular Options: With options for manual safety, optics-ready configurations, and accessory compatibility, the Sig P365 caters to a wide range of shooter preferences.
- The Sig P365 features a 10-round flush-fitting magazine.
Sig P365XL
- Extended Barrel and Grip: The Sig P365XL boasts an extended barrel and grip, enhancing shootability and control while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for concealed carry.
- Optics-Ready Design: Built for the modern shooter, the Sig P365XL offers an optics-ready slide, allowing users to easily mount red dot sights for improved accuracy and rapid target acquisition.
- Enhanced Shootability: Featuring a longer sight radius and improved ergonomics, the Sig P365XL delivers enhanced shootability and comfort without sacrificing concealability.
- The Sig P365XL boasts a 12-round flush-fitting magazine.
Glock 43X vs. Springfield Hellcat Pro
In terms of models between the brands, the G43X and Springfield Hellcat Pro are the most similar. Here’s how they stack up.
Grip
- The Glock 43X’s grip texture is used on the Gen 5 Glock series. It’s a slim grip that feels good in the hand. The controls are easy to reach and use.
- The Pro’s grip is one inch thick, making it slightly smaller than the Glock 43X’s grip. Although the grip is smaller, the Hellcat Pro still holds more rounds.
Size
Glock 43X
- Barrel Length: 3.41″
- Overall Length: 6.50″
- Width: 1.10″
- Height: 5.04″
- Weight: 18.70 oz
Springfield Hellcat Pro
- Barrel Length: 3.7″
- Overall Length: 6.6″
- Width: 1”
- Height: 4.8″
- Weight: 21 oz
Capacity
- Both pistols have extremely durable magazines.
- Both the Glock and Springfield magazines are almost the same width and height.
- The Springfield Hellcat Pro magazines hold 15 rounds, while the Glock 43X magazines hold just 10 rounds.
Sig P365 vs. Springfield Hellcat
In terms of Sig vs. Hellcat, the Sig P365 and base Springfield Hellcat models are the most similar. Here’s how they compare:
Grip
- The grip texture of both guns is similar. Both are light enough not to chafe when carried but deep enough to give a good solid grip.
- The Springfield Hellcat’s texture goes a bit higher than the P365’s.
- The extended baseplates of both guns are also textured to engage the pinky in the grip.
- The P365 has a more round design compared to the Springfield Hellcat’s boxier design.
Size
Sig P365
- Barrel Length: 3″
- Overall Length: 5.8″
- Width: 1″
- Height: 4.3″
- Weight: 17.8 oz
Springfield Hellcat
- Barrel Length: 3″
- Overall Length: 6″
- Width: 1″
- Height: 4″
- Weight: 18.3 oz
Capacity
- The Springfield Hellcat offers both an 11-round flush fit magazine and a 13-round magazine.
- The Sig P365 ships with 10 rounders for a flush fit, but it also offers an optional 12-round magazine as well.
- Both handguns have a 15-round option for their guns which gives you firepower similar to a Glock 19.
Upgrade Your Springfield Hellcat, Glock, and Sig
The next step? Enhancing your firearm with upgrades from Zaffiri Precision.
Keep your eye out for our collaboration with the cats from Springfield Armory. Our new full build is going to blow you away.
In the meantime, take some time to look at our diverse line of custom Glock and Sig upgrades. Greatness awaits, don’t let it slip by.
