The Springfield Hellcat put 11+1 rounds of 9mm into a 3-inch-barrel micro-compact and became one of the most carried guns in the country almost overnight. It comes two ways: the standard Hellcat, and the Hellcat OSP with an optics-ready slide. The slides are the same length, but the optic cut changes what a holster has to clear, so we make a mold for each. This guide covers both, how they differ from the larger Hellcat Pro, and how to carry a gun this small.
Quick compare: Springfield Hellcat holsters
| Holster | Fits | Carry | Cant | Claw | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clip & Carry IWB, Hellcat | Hellcat (standard slide) | IWB | ±20° | Screw spacing accepts one | $44.99 |
| Clip & Carry IWB, Hellcat OSP | Hellcat OSP (optic cut) | IWB | ±20° | Screw spacing accepts one | $44.99 |
Hellcat, Hellcat OSP, Hellcat Pro
The standard Hellcat and the OSP share a frame and a 3-inch barrel; the OSP adds a milled optic cut and a cover plate. A holster for the standard gun fits an OSP without a dot, but once a dot is mounted you need the OSP mold with clearance for it. The Hellcat Pro is a different, larger gun with a 3.7-inch barrel and a longer grip, and it does not fit either holster on this page. We stock light-bearing holsters for the Hellcat Pro with the Olight Baldr and PL-Mini separately.
The holsters, reviewed
1. Clip & Carry IWB Holster for the Springfield Hellcat
Molded in .08-inch kydex to the Hellcat slide, with folded edges, a full-length sweat shield, and an audible click. The belt clip cants 20 degrees either direction, retention is set with screws, and the screw spacing accepts a claw. Handmade in the U.S.A. by a military veteran, right or left hand, black or carbon-fiber pattern, lifetime guarantee.
2. Clip & Carry IWB Holster for the Springfield Hellcat OSP
The same holster with the top of the shell cut to clear a slide-mounted optic. Everything else is identical: cant, retention, claw spacing, guarantee.
How to carry a Hellcat
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The Hellcat was designed for this. Set the clip near neutral and it disappears under a t-shirt. The grip is short; a claw is optional for most people, and the screw spacing is there if you want one.
Strong side
Fifteen to twenty degrees of forward cant at 3 or 4 o'clock.
Lights
These holsters are molded without a weapon light. A light on the Hellcat's rail needs a light-specific mold.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Hellcat holster fit the Hellcat OSP?
Without a dot mounted, yes. With a dot, use the OSP holster.
Does it fit the Hellcat Pro?
No. The Pro has a longer slide and grip and needs its own mold.
Can I add a claw?
Yes. The retention screw spacing accepts one without drilling.
Is the OSP holster optic-ready?
Yes, it is cut to clear a slide-mounted red dot.
Left-hand versions?
Yes, for both.
The bottom line
No dot: the Hellcat IWB. Dot: the Hellcat OSP IWB. Both molded, adjustable, and guaranteed for life.
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