I’m a huge believer in the right and responsibility of concealed carry…
And these are exciting times right now because there are so many gun manufacturers…
…coming out with incredibly cool subcompact guns that have great ammo capacity and that are incredibly reliable.
One of these concealed carry guns is the Hellcat by Springfield Armory…
It’s an amazing gun because even though it gives you 11+ rounds, it’s so small that when you carry it, the pistol practically disappears…
On top of that, Springfield makes it very easy to mount an optic on your Hellcat by offering several optics ready models…
And that leads us to the main topic for today’s post… What is the best Springfield Hellcat optic?
That’s a good question, and I’ve done my best to answer it for you with this list of the Top 7 Hellcat red dots that are currently available on the market…
Best Hellcat Optic – Top 7 List…
The best Hellcat optic is the HEX Wasp followed closely by the Holosun 507k X2. The HEX Wasp is a robust little red dot with an RMSc footprint that will fit directly onto the Hellcat’s optic cut. The Holosun 507k is the best miniature subcompact pistol optic in terms of reliability and durability, but it will require a mounting plate (or modification to your slide) to mount it on the Hellcat.
The following will give you more information on these two fantastic little optics, and I’ll also give you 5 other amazing little red dots for Hellcat concealed carry pistols…
1. HEX Wasp
When you’re talking about the best Hellcat reddot, the HEX Wasp has to be at the top of the list. The reason why is because the HEX line of optics was designed by Springfield Armory, and the Wasp model was specifically designed for the Hellcat…
And here’s the best part, the HEX Wasp is a fantastic little red dot sight for many reasons. First of all, it’s a very well-built and rugged little optic. It’s made from 6061-T6 Aluminum and it has a black anodized finish that will protect it from the elements…
It’s also waterproof in up to 1 meter of water, and it can easily handle the abuse an optic takes when being mounted on a handgun slide. In addition to that, the lens on the Wasp is very clear and you get a 3.5 MOA dot reticle which I think is a good size because it’ll be easy for your eye to pick up but still small enough to aim with precision at small targets or targets at distance…
On top of all that, the Wasp is low-profile. So you can get a co-witness with the Hellcat’s fantastic iron sights while looking through the optic. It also has super long battery life (around two years worth of constant use), and it’s an “always on” optic that auto-adjusts the brightness to the ambient lighting conditions…
I do wish they offered a manual version because I like to have a little more control over my optic, but the auto-adjusting technology that they’ve incorporated into the HEX Wasp does work pretty well.
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2. Holosun HS507K X2
Like I said earlier, the Holosun 507k X2 is the best miniature red dot sight in its class (the size of optic that fits on slimline subcompact pistols like the Hellcat, Glock 43X, Sig P365, etc.). I say it’s the best for many reasons…
First of all, Holosun is known for making extremely rugged (and affordable) pistol optics, and the 507K is no different. It’s built from 7075-T6 aluminum, it’s anodized to protect the optic from the elements, it has the squared-off top which adds durability if it takes an impact, and it’s waterproof in up to 1 meter of water…
In addition to the durability and reliability that you get with the 507k, it’s also packed with a ton of useful features. For instance, it comes with Holosun’s Multiple Reticle System which allows you to choose between 3 different reticle options, including a 2 MOA dot, a 32 MOA circle, and the Holosun Circle Dot Reticle (which is my favorite because it helps you shoot faster and accurately at the same time)…
It also gives you ultra-long battery life (over 50,000 hours on setting 6), and it has a battery tray which makes changing out the battery fast and easy when the time comes (no need to remove the optic from the handgun slide)…
On top of that, it has a Shake Awake feature which means the optic turns off when it’s not being used and automatically turns on when it senses motion, thus saving you battery life, and it also has a button lock feature which means you can set the optic to the perfect brightness and then lock it so the buttons don’t accidentally get pushed while you’re carrying it.
Why Is The Holosun 507K X2 Not Number 1?
The reason I put the HEX Wasp as #1 and the Holosun 507k at #2 is because the 507k’s footprint is close but not exactly the same as the RMSc footprint. And that means you either need to modify your Hellcat slide a little bit or simply get an adapter plate (which you can get here)…
So in the end, I do prefer the 507k over the Wasp, but because the 507k takes an adapter plate to mount it on the Hellcat, I ranked it as a close number 2 behind the Wasp.
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3. Shield RMSc
The Shield RMSc is another great choice for a Springfield Hellcat optic. To start off, because it is the actual Shield RMSc (the “c” standing for compact), it features the RMSc footprint, which as I’ve mentioned before is what the optics ready Hellcat comes with an optic cut for…
So it fits onto the optics-ready Hellcat’s slide without any modification or adapter plates. In addition to that, the RMSc is a fairly durable little sight that features prominent support rails on the sides of its aluminum sight housing…
It also comes in mutliple versions. For example you can get a 4 MOA dot reticle or an 8 MOA dot reticle on your RMSc, and you can also choose between getting a glass lens or a polymer lens depending on how you’d personally like to balance lens clarity with lens durability…
Last, the Shield RMSc is similar to the HEX Wasp in that it’s a permanently on optic that will auto adjust its reticle’s brightness level to the ambient lighting conditions of the area in which you’re shooting. So all in all, it’s another great red dot choice for the Hellcat.
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4. Crimson Trace RAD Micro Pro
Another very exciting red dot option for your Springfield Hellcat is the Crimson Trace RAD Micro Pro. At the time I’m writing this, the RAD Micro Pro is a brand new optic to the market, and it’s getting rave reviews for several reasons…
To begin, it’s a very rugged little red dot sight. It’s made from Aerospace Aluminum, and squared-off/angled design of the sight housing makes it very durable if it ever takes a fall or takes any other type of heavy impact. It also has large brightness buttons which are very easy to use, and it just looks really cool…
The RAD Micro Pro also has a 3 MOA dot reticle, which I think is a great size (I prefer 2 to 3.5 MOA dot reticles because they are very easy for your eye to pick up, but still allow you to aim very precisely), and the battery life is very adequate at around 10,000 hours.
It’s also a waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof optic, and it’s a great fit for the Hellcat because it comes with the RMSc footprint. So you can mount it directly onto your Hellcat slide without any modifications or adapter plates. All in all, this is an optic that has an extremely bright future, and I believe that very soon, they’re going to get incredibly popular.
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5. Swampfox Sentinel
Another great optic for the Springfield Hellcat is the Swampfox Sentinel. First of all, the Swampfox Sentinel comes with the RMSc footprint. So it’s another optic that can be mounted directly onto your Hellcat’s slide without any additional plates or modifications…
On top of that, it’s a fairly strong little optic. It’s probably not quite as rugged as some of the other options, but to make up for that, Swampfox sells a steel cover that you can put around the Sentinel while it’s mounted on your Hellcat making it a very durable optics package…
It also comes with a 3 MOA dot reticle, which as I mentioned above is a great size for aiding you in both speed and accuracy, and the battery life is ultra-long too because you can keep the sight on for 2 years straight.
Another thing I really like about the Sentinel is that it comes in 2 versions. One version is set up with automatic brightness technology, which a lot of people love. But the other version is a manual brightness adjustment model which is the type of optic that I generally prefer because I like having that little bit of extra control over my red dot’s brightness.
I love that they offer both models because they’ve got you covered regardless of which brightness system you prefer!
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6. Holosun HS407K X2
Being a Holosun fanboy, I couldn’t resist the urge of putting another Holosun on this list. But here’s the deal, the Holosun 407K is another great optic choice for the Hellcat…
To start off, the 407K is very similar to the 507K that I mentioned above. It’s a very durable little red dot sight, and it has a lot of cool and useful features such as: ultra-long battery life (50,000 hours on setting 6), Shake Awake technology to save your battery life, a quick change battery tray, and the button lock feature, so your optic’s buttons don’t accidentally get pushed making your brightness super high or extremely low while you’re carrying the optic…
The one major difference from the 507K is that the Holosun 407K only comes with a 6 MOA dot reticle, and because of that, it’s a little less expensive than the 507K. Now to mount the 407K onto the Hellcat, you will have to get an adapter plate (go here if you need one)…
But all in all, I think the 407K is a great optic that will save you some money if you like the features of the Holosun 507K but are happy with a 6 MOA dot reticle.
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7. Trijicon RMRcc
The last red dot on this list of amazing Hellcat optics is the Trijicon RMRcc. Trijicon is famous for making the RMR which is an extremely rugged optic that many people mount onto their full-size or double-stacked handguns, and the RMRcc (which stands for “concealed carry”) is Trijicon’s slim-lined or subcompact optic…
Just like its bigger brother the RMR, the Trijicon RMRcc is insanely tough. It features Trijicon’s squared top design which adds strength to the sight housing, and it’s built using 7075 Aluminum. It’s waterproof in up to 66 ft of water, and it’s more than tough enough to be mounted on your Hellcat for concealed carry duty…
It also has super long battery life (4 years worth), and 10 brightness settings including 2 NV (night vision) modes. In addition to that, the RMRcc comes in two versions, a 3.25 MOA dot reticle version and a 6.5 MOA dot reticle version. I prefer the 3.25 MOA dot version because I like to run smaller dots on my optics for more precision when aiming, but there are some people who prefer a bigger dot so I’m glad that Trijicon offers both models…
Last, the Trijicon RMRcc has its own proprietary footprint. So just like the Holosun 507K and 407K, you will need an adapter plate to mount it on your Springfield Hellcat (you can get one here). But if you’re looking for absolute top-of-the-line durability, the Trijicon RMRcc is for you.
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