The P365 SAS is the same size as the standard P365, using a 3.1-inch barrel and 10-round flush fit mags with optional extended factory mags readily available. Thanks . Sig P365: Without being long winded, I like the P365 best. Springfield Armory gets a lot of love round here, for good reason. Both of these guns are ultra-compact doublestacks – truly the only guns of their type on the market. I hope they have it in development, I'd buy in a heartbeat. The Springfield Hellcat comes with one 11 round magazine and one 13 round magazine. The right holster can make any gun a dream to carry, but the Hellcat and P365 are both already dreamlike to carry. Which one is better? Look for my Pulitzer prize winning review of the Hellcat from a few weeks ago. I wrote to Springfield and told them unless they change the name I’d never buy one. With these small guns, it is very difficult to eliminate the effect of the shooter's grip not engaging the slide catch during firing. Both of these guns are ultra-compact doublestacks - truly the only guns of their type on the market. I’d just try both and see. magazine in place, the grip is not as long as the Mod.2 with 7-round mag and pinky extension. Link to post Share on other sites. The P365. Springfield Hellcat vs Sig P365: Concealment. The Hellcat currently holds the distinction of being the smallest currently produced firearm with the largest capacity, meaning that there is no other pistol of the Hellcat’s size that carries an equal amount of ammunition. 20 comments. In the few videos I have seen, the Hellcat (terrible name) experiences the same tendency as the P365 which is the slide not always locking back on the last shot fired. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Springfield Hellcat and compares it to the SIG P365. Change my mind. They are almost identical in size and weight and the capacity is similar: But which one should you buy? One of my favorite things about the gun is the same style texture that they use for the grip, located where your index finger should … Which one is better? $650 and save the sales tax. 50% Upvoted. The recoil is a little more noticeable in the Hellcat than the Sig P365. Might consider a black osp Hellcat or a P365 trade. 0. I've thought about getting another R5 and spending some time with my Dremel tool to get it to fit the contours of the Hellcat trigger guard. I’ve got the P365 and have also handled a Hellcat. By that statement, you can tell I love a 1911, either in 45 acp or 9 mm, one is even a .22 LR. It's THAT much brighter - but they don't make one for the Hellcat. The Hellcat is made by HS out of Croatia and imported by Springfield. Obviously you must be 21 or over and legal to buy and own a handgun. Also, the Hellcat is a pretty new design and could have issues that people haven’t discovered yet. The Hellcat offers 11 to 13 rounds in the same size package as the P365. share. Sub compacts for me are say; H&K P30sk's which are great. Now used is another story, but that’s why I don’t buy used. The G43X is much better suited for this comparison than the G43. Close. save hide report. For those who favor the SIG P365, this micro compact is … I imagine one would be hard pressed to find a 2018 (when initial batch of strikers had some breaking issues) P365 sitting in new dealer inventory. Whereas the P365 holds 10 rounds of ammo in the flush fitting magazine, the Hellcat … Abilene Slim SASS 81783 2,689 Posted July 8, 2020. Great gun, I’m just not into FDE. But possibly more important than that are two other reasons I wouldn’t buy a Hellcat. I have both a P365 and a Hellcat. Attachments. The Sig Sauer P365 is a sub compact polymer frame pistol geared towards individuals that want a low print, easily concealable firearm for their every day carry 365 days a year. Probably a 6 to one, 1/2 dozen the other situation. But not by a very large margin. That said, I got an XL grip module for my P365 and carry it that way. The main thing holding me back on Dremeling one is...they aren't cheap. The Hellcat does come ready to carry with an excellent set of night sights, two magazines, and an optional pinky extension. I find it shoots just as accurately, and possibly a little more for me versus my P365. The P365 had some major teething issues admittedly, and SIG Sauer should have taken their time to fix these issues pre-launch, but at least they got it right… eventually. Any questions or to buy let me know. Over time I’ve gotten pretty used to shooting small handguns, but you can always feel the discomfort associated with that hand slapping recoil. I use the NPZ finger grip for the 10 round mag IF I carry in my pocket. We were making hits on C-zone sized targets at 20-25 yards. They are almost identical in size and weight and the capacity is similar: But which one should you buy? Technically the company is claiming that the Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm is the result of years of development and parts of that are probably true. I’m buying a Springfield Hellcat over a a P365 XL for my ccw. The concept is nice, but I’m still not completely on board with that U-dot setup. However I can’t see why anyone would buy today a similarly priced and sized single stack over the P365 or Hellcat when it holds 40% less rounds. But we know a lot of you want to buy the new Sig Sauer P365 Nitron with a manual safety. The sights on the Hellcat are, honestly, a little ‘meh’ after using them for a few months. This is a great all around carry gun, and the “Gen 2” models seem to be running a lot smoother than previous models. The P365 is more ergonomic - feels better in the hand. But there’s no denying the fact that the Sig Sauer P365 Nitron changed the game and Springfield Armory had to respond. The P365 9mm is a great gun, indeed it’s our best concealed carry handgun right now. The true double stacks that can hold bigger mags and more rounds I get it. SIG Sauer P365 handguns launched in 2018 had no external safety features, relying instead on internal mechanisms to prevent unintentional discharges. Change my mind. To my 72 year old eyes, it has the best darn sights there are. Obsolete? They give up some capacity but that will probably never matter. I’ve had no issues with my 365, but I know some others have. The Shield and 43 are both rock solid and proven at this point. First of all I consider them Micro Compacts. Can't say I've had any time behind the Hellcat, but my Sig P365 is better in every way than any compact nine I've ever had. I do carry it only rarely and when that is on the belt I use the 12 round mag which I find comfortable. I primarily carry those easily anywhere I go. Being almost July 2020, even late 2019 production models should be almost unicorn like in their availability brand new from dealer. I’m buying a Springfield Hellcat over a a P365 XL for my ccw. I have an original Shield and like it well enough to not be compelled at all to buy a 365 or Hellcat. Here is where both guns will be used 99% of the time. Shooting the SIG P365 is more fun than it should be. M18 Hellcat. If I could buy either I would lean toward the Hellcat. Whichever one feels and points best is the one you should go with. Fire both. Posted by 20 days ago. The P365 does have both 12 and 15 round magazines. However, between the P365 and the Hellcat, for me, the P365 wins on all counts. While the P365 does have a shorter sight radius than the 26, the included night sights are easy to pick up and it’s very accurate. If I was just getting into that size pistol the Shield, 43/43x and Hellcat would top my list. Probably not. However, it should be noted the flush-fitting magazine for the Hellcat is 11 rounds, and the flush-fitting magazine for the SIG is ten rounds. This 11 round magazine edges out the P365 by a single round. Yet. I had planned to buy a G43, untill I saw the G43X. I own a P365 and a Hellcat, but I also own 6 1911 firearms. 97AEF685-5D72-4827-BF89-AFD554D82A81.jpg. The P365 isn’t a Glock 17 regarding comfort, but it does have high marks for comfort. The Hellcat feels better in my hand than the P365, which feels a little skinny and unnatural, and the blocky 43. Concealing a gun can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. As for size, the P365 is a very small gun. Hellcat: This gun is very close to the P365. I will need more trigger time behind it to really say for sure how it compares to my P365. Your hand really locks onto the Hellcat with its beavertail on one end and undercut trigger guard on the other. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Springfield Hellcat and compares it to the SIG P365. While the grip is about the same thickness on these two pistols, the Hellcat’s grip frame is … The Hellcat is also slightly shorter in height than the SIG. I have a P365 and have never seen a reason to try a Hellcat. The Hellcat’s overall length is less than the Mod.2, and even with the longer 13-round (!!!)