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By Peter Suciu<\/a><\/p>\n

I<\/span> am confident that all of us would easily agree that protecting our Second Amendment rights is one of our most important responsibilities. There is the old saying that \u201cAs California Goes, So Goes the Nation\u201d. While this may be true for automotive emissions and even online privacy laws, in the case of firearms, it can often go in the opposite direction. While the rest of the nation can own a wide range of firearm types, it can be a challenge to get any new handguns or rifles in for consumers in the state.<\/p>\n

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Springfield Armory has long supported California\u2019s citizens. The addition of the Hellcat, Hellcat Pro (shown) and XD-M<\/span> Elite pistols is evidence of its continued commitment to the people of the Golden State.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Frankly, it seems like supporters of the Second Amendment in California face what can only be described as \u201cunique challenges.\u201d The nation\u2019s most populous state requires specific requirements and modifications to be \u201cCali-legal.\u201d Some of these includes a magazine disconnect, tactile and visible loaded chamber indicator at the rear of the ejection port, and a 10-round magazine.<\/p>\n

[Read Massad Ayoob\u2019s Hellcat Pro review here<\/a>.]<\/em><\/p>\n

Fortunately, Springfield Armory has recently surmounted the steep hill of California\u2019s requirements to offer three new \u201cCalifornia-compliant\u201d handguns that include new offerings in its popular Hellcat and XD-M<\/span> Elite lines. With these releases, residents in the Golden State will have access to the XD-M<\/span> Elite 4.5\u201d 9mm, and a pair of offerings from the Hellcat series of 9mm pistols \u2014 the Hellcat OSP and the Hellcat Pro OSP.<\/p>\n

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Springfield Armory\u2019s addition of the Hellcat OSP (shown), Hellcat Pro and XD-M<\/span> Elite give residents a broader range of high-quality 9mm handguns from which to choose for personal protection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apart from the adaptation of the designs for the magazine disconnect, the loaded chamber indicator and the 10-round capacities, all three variants will feature the same proven performance and capabilities of their non-Cali-legal siblings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCalifornia\u2019s requirements for handguns are legendarily stringent,\u201d said Mike Humphries, media relations manager for Springfield Armory. \u201cThankfully, Springfield was able to adapt these three firearms to the stated requirements while still retaining the appealing design and performance features that make them so popular.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hellcat OSP<\/h2>\n

Resident of the most populous state will have an opportunity to purchase an excellent micro-sized concealed carry pistol with the Hellcat 3\u201d OSP 9mm. this pistol, featuring cutting-edge design and performance, raises the bar on concealed carry pistols with its exceptional handling and shooting characteristics.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Without a doubt, the Hellcat OSP is one of the best 9mm pistols ever designed for concealed carry. It is now on the list of California legal handguns, making it available to the state\u2019s residents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

[Read a full review of the Hellcat OSP here<\/a>.]<\/em><\/p>\n

Premium features include its 3\u201d hammer-forged Melonite-coated 1:10\u201d twist barrel and slim 1\u201d width. Despite its small size, the Hellcat OSP still packs in 10 rounds of 9mm. Its OSP-cut slide cut can accept a micro red dot sight, while its Adaptive Grip Texture makes for exceptional handling characteristics.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It ships with two 10-round magazines and a double-zipper case.<\/p>\n

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The Hellcat offers shooters a compact and capable EDC pistol, yet one with impressive double-column magazine capacity and impressive shooting characteristics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

California Compliant Hellcat OSP Specs<\/h3>\n
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Caliber<\/td>\n9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barrel<\/td>\n3\u201d Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite Finish, 1:10\u201d twist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Slide<\/td>\nBillet Machined, Melonite Finish, Optics Ready, Loaded Chamber Indicator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame<\/td>\nBlack Polymer w\/ Adaptive Grip Texture, Magazine Disconnect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sights<\/td>\nTritium\/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recoil System<\/td>\nDual Captive Recoil Spring w\/ Full Length Guide Rod<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grip Width<\/td>\n1\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magazines<\/td>\nTwo (2) 10-Round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n17.9 oz.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length<\/td>\n6\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height<\/td>\n4\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSRP<\/td>\n$633<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Hellcat Pro<\/h2>\n

The Hellcat Pro OSP 9mm in the Golden State offers the perfect balance between concealability and performance. Taking everything about the Hellcat that was great, the Hellcat Pro adds on a little more barrel and grip length for enhanced performance and handling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Hellcat Pro is an awesome self-defense tool. Designed to be as thin and concealable as the Hellcat OSP, the Pro model adds grip and barrel length for better performance in all conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pistol features a hammer-forged barrel and the Adaptive Grip Texture treatment. Optics ready and equipped with a versatile accessory rail, the Hellcat Pro OSP combines compact dimensions with the performance capabilities of a much larger pistol. Its hammer forged 3.7\u201d barrel further provides impressive strength and durability, along with enhanced ballistics and downrange performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The California-compliant pistol ships with two flush-fitting 10-round magazines, and double-zipper case.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Hellcat Pro offers shooters a very capable EDC pistol with excellent ergonomics and shooting characteristics. It is also designed to easily accept optics and light and\/or laser units.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

California Compliant Hellcat Pro\u00a0Specs<\/h3>\n
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Caliber<\/td>\n9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barrel<\/td>\n3.7\u201d Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite Finish, 1:10\u201d twist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Slide<\/td>\nBillet Machined, Melonite Finish, Optics Ready, Loaded Chamber Indicator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame<\/td>\nBlack Polymer w\/ Adaptive Grip Texture, Magazine Disconnect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sights<\/td>\nTritium\/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Notch Rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recoil System<\/td>\nDual Captive Recoil Spring w\/ Full Length Guide Rod<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grip Width<\/td>\n1\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magazines<\/td>\nTwo (2) 10-Round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n21 oz.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length<\/td>\n6.6\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height<\/td>\n4.8\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSRP<\/td>\n$649<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

XD-M<\/span> Elite\u00a0<\/h2>\n

The XD-M<\/span> Elite 4.5\u201d 9mm was designed to pack all of the advanced features of the Elite line into a well-balanced and extremely capable package that is Golden State approved. It features the Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly (META), designed to deliver what Springfield describes as \u201cthe finest production polymer-framed pistol trigger pull available\u201d. Rounding out the package is an ambidextrous slide stop for fully ambi controls along with enhanced slide serrations.<\/p>\n

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The XD-M<\/span> Elite is a full-size 9mm handgun that serves as a great firearm for competition shooting and home defense.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The most notable difference between the standard XD-M<\/span> Elite 4.5\u201d 9mm and the California-compliant model is the lack of the extended and flared magwell (due to the shorter 10-round magazines). The pistol comes with two California-compliant 10-round magazines and a double-zipper case.<\/p>\n

[Check out this review of the XD-M<\/span> Elite<\/a> for additional information.]<\/em><\/p>\n

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The XD-M<\/span> Elite 4.5\u2033 9mm features the META (Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly) as well as enhanced ergonomics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

California Compliant XD-M<\/span> Elite Specs<\/h3>\n
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Caliber<\/td>\n9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barrel<\/td>\n4.5\u201d Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite Finish, 1:10\u201d twist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Slide<\/td>\nForged Steel, Melonite Finish, Loaded Chamber Indicator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame<\/td>\nBlack Polymer, Magazine Disconnect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sights<\/td>\nFiber Optic Front, Tactical Rack U-Dot<\/span> Rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recoil System<\/td>\nCaptive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grip Width<\/td>\n1.2\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magazines<\/td>\nTwo (2) 10-Round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n29 oz.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length<\/td>\n7.6\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height<\/td>\n5.75\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSRP<\/td>\n$609<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

California Dreaming<\/h2>\n

Springfield Armory never abandoned the citizens of California. While no one can reasonably justify the draconian anti-gun laws in the state, the company\u2019s philosophy has been that California residents are still entitled to the right of self-defense.<\/p>\n

Consequently, the company always offered as many California compliant handguns as possible to the lawful residents of the Golden State. In fact, on the company\u2019s California Legal Firearms page<\/a>, you can find dozens of guns that Springfield has on offer for residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe modifications to the California-legal Hellcat, Hellcat Pro and XD-M<\/span> Elite 9mm pistols \u2014 such as the magazine disconnect safety, tactile and visible loaded chamber indicator and 10-round magazine \u2014 allowed these excellent pistols to now be available to the residents of this state,\u201d Humphries continued.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I am sure that residents of California could not be happier for these pistols to now be available in their state. And why shouldn\u2019t they be? They now have access to three of the best 9mm pistols available on the market today.<\/p>\n

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