Springfield Hellcat Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol with HEX Wasp Red Dot

When you are looking for a true everyday carry piece that does not compromise on capacity or accuracy, few options sit as comfortably in the hand as the Springfield Hellcat Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol with HEX Wasp Red Dot. This is the factory-integrated package that pairs one of the most popular micro-compact frames on the market with a low-profile, direct-mount red dot sight. We have spent plenty of range time with this setup, and it is the kind of gun that disappears on your belt but delivers a full-size shooting experience when you need it most.

Overview

The Springfield Hellcat Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol with HEX Wasp Red Dot is designed for the shooter who insists on carrying a high-capacity 9mm without the bulk. Springfield Armory engineered this pistol to hold 11+1 rounds in the flush magazine and 13+1 with the included extended mag, all within a grip frame that measures just one inch wide. The HEX Wasp red dot is factory-milled directly into the slide, keeping the optic low and co-witnessing with the standard iron sights. This is not an afterthought add-on; it is a purpose-built system that keeps your sight picture fast and your draw stroke consistent.

Features & Specs

The Adaptive Grip Texture on the Hellcat is something you notice immediately. It is aggressive enough to lock into your palm during rapid fire but not so rough that it chews up your concealment clothing. The slide features a durable Melonite finish, and the barrel is a hammer-forged, 1:10-inch twist stainless steel tube that handles a wide variety of defensive ammunition reliably. The HEX Wasp red dot offers a 3 MOA dot with an auto-brightness sensor, and the CR2032 battery sits in a tray that allows you to replace it without removing the optic from the slide.

• Barrel length: 3.0 inches; overall length: 6.0 inches; weight empty: 17.9 ounces (with optic installed)
• Capacity: 11+1 flush magazine included, plus one 13+1 extended magazine
• HEX Wasp red dot with 3 MOA dot, auto-brightness, and IPX7 waterproof rating

Who It’s For

This package is built for the concealed carrier who wants a red dot without the hassle of sending a slide out for milling. If you have been carrying a subcompact but wish you had a little more magazine capacity, or if you are transitioning from a larger frame to something you can actually pocket carry, this is your pistol. The Hellcat Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol with HEX Wasp Red Dot also fits shooters with smaller hands who struggle to get a full grip on double-stack frames. It is a serious tool for the person who trains regularly and expects their carry gun to shoot as well as a full-size service pistol.

• Perfect for everyday concealed carry in IWB or pocket holsters
• Suitable for both new shooters transitioning to optics and experienced carriers upgrading from iron sights
• Ideal for anyone who values 9mm stopping power in a package smaller than most .380s

Shipping & FFL

This Springfield Hellcat Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol with HEX Wasp Red Dot will ship to a licensed Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer in your area. Please provide your chosen FFL’s contact information at checkout. We recommend confirming with your receiving dealer that they accept shipments from online retailers and that they are open to process the transfer. After the firearm ships, your FFL will handle the required background check and transfer paperwork per your state and local laws. We do not ship to P.O. boxes for firearms, and signature upon delivery is typically required.

• Handgun ships via insured carrier to your chosen FFL dealer only
• You must be 21 years or older and comply with all federal, state, and local laws
• FFL dealer will conduct the background check; no firearm will be transferred without a completed NICS check