Springfield Armory has just recently introduced the brand new Hellcat. What’s that you might ask? For starters, it’s the highest capacity micro-compact 9mm pistol in the world. It features a patented 11+1 round magazine with pinky extension, and is going to be an equal-parts competitor to SIG’s P365. 

Springfield Hellcat Pro 9mm, 3.7″ Barrel

With the increasing popularity of optics ready carry guns, the Springfield Armory Hellcat is also offered in an OSP (Optical Sight Pistol) configuration with a milled slide to accept the smallest, most popular micro red dots on the market. Springfield recommends to use JP Enterprises JPoint and Shield RMSc optics.

The Springfield Armory Hellcats will be shipping with one 11-round magazine with finger extension and optional flush fitting floorplate as well as one 13-round extended magazine. This provides you with maximum flexibility for both firepower and concealability to fit your specific needs.

They feature a custom pressure activated grip texture pattern of staggered pyramid shapes. The taller pyramids have a flattened top to ensure comfort in the waistband and minimal wear on clothing. The shorter pyramids come to a point and lock in to your hand for a secure hold when the pistol is firmly gripped.

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These are just a few of the awesome features this pistol has to offer. Be sure to keep up-to-date on our social media as we’re going to be doing a video review that will cover these features and more, as well as a range test. The Hellcat will also be available to for sale at GunUtility Store online.

Brand Springfield Armory
Category Pistols
Series Pro OSP
Caliber 9mm Luger
Barrel Length Range 3″ to 3.99″
Model Hellcat
Capacity 15+1
Action Striker Fire
Frame Finish Black
OAL 6.60″
Frame Material Polymer
Hand Right
Sight Style Contrast
Slide Finish Black Melonite
Slide Material Steel
Slide Description Serrated Black Melonite Steel with Optic Cut
Grips Adaptive Textured Black Polymer
Sight Configuration Tritium Front, U-Notch Rear
Includes 5 Magazine, Range Bag
Safety Loaded Chamber Indicator
Barrel Description 3.70″ Melonite Hammer Forged
Barrel Length 3.70″
Max Capacity 15
Weight 21 oz
Frame Description Black Polymer with Picatinny Rail

A Calgary gun and ammunition store owner says handgun sales in the city have skyrocketed following the Liberal government announcement about a freeze.

J.R. Cox, who owns and operates The Shooting Edge range, said between the Calgary store and his Toronto store, 1,000 handguns were sold this week.

“They are not on the streets. They are owned by lawful firearms owners so they are unloaded, they are locked up,” said Cox.

“People have to make sure they go from their house to a range and back. They can’t carry them around. This isn’t the United States. We already have strict rules and I think if more of the public knew of all of the hoops Canadians jump through even to own a hunting rifle, they wouldn’t be concerned because we’re not a problem.”

The Shooting Edge celebrated National Range Day on Saturday.

Firearm Sales

Cox said the open house event was designed to promote safe shooting sports and to extend further support to legal firearms owners.

People of all ages had the chance to learn how to safely shoot and handle firearms.

Ronald Clements went to two sporting stores in Calgary on Saturday on a quest to buy a handgun, but was told they were sold out.

“It’s pretty rare. It’s like looking for hen’s teeth,” Clements said.

Then he popped into the Shooting Edge where his fortunes turned around

“This is the most I’ve seen and this is the third store I’ve been at,” Clements said.

Shelves at the Shooting Edge used to be packed with handguns but they sold out this week; all that’s left are used ones people have brought in to sell.

Clements managed to snap up a used one that came in earlier in the day.

“We thought there would be a bit of a run on handguns but we didn’t expect this. All the stores in Calgary were just crazy,” Cox said.

The federal government announced on Monday it has tabled legislation that seeks to freeze the buying, selling, importing, and trading of handguns nationwide.

However, the measure does not ban handguns outright, allowing existing owners to continue to possess and use them.

Cox and Clements are critical of the legislation, saying it isn’t an effective way to fight gun violence because of how strict regulations are for purchasers in Canada.

“I have a new gun.  I just want to have a second one.  It’s always nice to have different guns to use, especially here when you’re at target practice, it’s nice to have different guns to select from,” Clements said.

“People want to have access to their guns. It’s a sport like anything else or a hobby. It’s not legal hand gun owners that are the problem.”

Under the new legislation, existing handgun owners would be allowed to keep their firearms, but would only be allowed to sell or transfer to businesses and exempt individuals.

At this point, gun store owners are left wondering if they should take a gamble and restock the shelves.

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“The dilemma is do we even buy more firearms? Do we buy more because the legislation is clear that when sales stop, there’s no compensation,”  Cox said.

To purchase a handgun in Canada a person must have a restricted firearms licence.

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2019: The original article about the Taurus 1911 was written about 2009, about one of the most remarkable, and dependable guns I’ve ever owned (still applies today). The gun is still in manufacture, and still close to the original production price. 

The Taurus 1911 .45 ACP (designated as the ‘PT1911’) has brought sneers and jeers from 1911 snobs since its introduction. The company stated in it’s initial press release that their 1911 was “Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared against”, which probably didn’t help the furor much.

The nonsensical hubbub on the forums from people who have never shot one is funny. And then there are the people (again who have not shot or owned one) who acknowledge that they have “heard that it is a good gun for the price”. Adding the disparaging afterthought, “for the price”.

How Good Is The Taurus 1911 .45 ACP? 

Well let me tell the forum “experts” who don’t know anything about the Taurus 1911 .45 ACP, but continue to insult it, THE GUN IS EXCELLENT FOR ANY PRICE! And yes, I know I’m yelling. But there are things some people just don’t seem to get unless you use your outside voice.

A gun like this from Wilson Combat, Kimber, Springfield, and other over-priced 1911 makers would sell for $1500. The suspicious question arises, “how can they sell it for that price if it’s any good?” After owning and shooting this gun for 6 years, my question is why do the others sell theirs for inflated prices if one this good can be manufactured and sold for around $600????

This is a gun that could be a competitive shooter right out of the box. Or it could make an excellent carry pistol with it’s slim 1911 profile. Or it could be just a super-fun shooter for anybody who likes a 1911 style pistol.

But whatever you want it for, home defense or concealed carry, get the Taurus 1911. They have gone up in price since I bought mine, but still retail for just under $600 most places. And at that price, most 1911 enthusiasts can not only afford one, but get a precision, competition quality shooter for the money.

Taurus PT1911 .45 ACP Features

Forged frame, ambidextrous safety, skeletonized trigger, target hammer, serrated slide, checkered trigger guard, mainspring housing and front strap, genuine Heinie ‘Straight Eight’ 2-dot sights, a polished feed ramp, lowered and flared ejection port, custom internal extractor, beavertail grip safety with memory pad, extended magazine release and more.

The gun and all parts are manufactured in Taurus’s plant which cuts down significantly on the cost of outsourcing manufacturing of parts. This is a gun in which no shortcuts have been taken.

It is masterfully made and assembled, but…..what is it like to shoot? Utterly dependable with cheap or expensive ammo, round nose or hollow points and reloads. The accuracy of the gun is far greater with it’s match barrel and crisp trigger pull, than I can milk out of it with my shooting skills.

The only downside to many Taurus firearms is the lack of aftermarket parts. But that’s widely changing as Taurus progresses. Fortunately, this being a 1911, it will accept many other 1911 parts.

The slides are uniquely dovetailed for Heine Straight 8 Sights and Heine is the only sight manufacturer I have found that can replace them (not that Heine are not good sights-it would just be nice to have options).

NOTE: Update Oct. 2011 – Other sight manufacturers are making limited sights for the gun.

The gun fits in any holster made for a full size Government 1911.

NOTE: As of 2012, with new versions of the Taurus 1911, you will need to consider the holster size and shape if you purchase a gun with accessory rail.

BOTTOM LINE: The Taurus 1911 is too good, and too good a buy to pass up. If you are in the market for a 1911 style pistol, you won’t go wrong with the Taurus 1911. And I suspect as time goes on, parts makers will get the message that Taurus guns are here to stay and step up with the parts we need.

NOTICE: My finger on the trigger in many pictures on this site is not an oversight or disregard for safety. It is to illustrate how a handgun grip fits in my hand when ready to shoot.

Taurus PT1911 Specs

Model:1911B; Caliber:.45 ACP; Capacity:8+1; Barrel Length: 5″; Action: SA; Finish: Blue Steel; Grips: Checkered Black; Weight: 38 oz; Construction: Steel; Frame: Large; Front Sight: Heinie; Rear Sight: Straight-8; Trigger Type: Ventilated; Length: 6.5″; Width: 1-1/2″; Height: 5.45″; Rate of Twist: 1:16″; Grooves: 6