Micro 9mm (365 & Hellcat)

[serger]

I was looking at both the 365 and Hellcat. Then one of the folks I
know let me shoot a Taurus g2c. In my hand It points identical to
the Shields I have. It has the striker fired trigger like all Glock
clones and having fired double action revolvers for ever took no
extra training/familiarization.


And it uses the same holster. And I can use SIG P229/226 9mm
magazines that I already own.

And It cost me $240.00 out the door at Murdochs. About 40% of
what the other 2 cost.

SO I took the extra money and and bought a thousand of the 9mm
SIG 124gr ball rounds the second week in march then the Wuflu
was causing everything to close.

I've only shot half of that thousand rounds and my regret is I
should have gotten a few more thousand rounds before the
ammo rationing started.

Lastly, I haven't been able to make it jam.It loves 124gr cast
reloads. It's a sleeper for sure.

 

[Warren Sear]

I have been carrying a 365 for nearly 2 years with no issue. But when I saw the hellcat I knew I wanted one. Finally got one last weekend and put 600 rounds through it. No issues so far wit either gun. The Hellcat has better ergonomics for me and I like the sights better.

So, the Hellcat will be my primary carry once the Vedder pocket holster arrives.

You would think that Smith would answer this market. Yes the Shield is great, but the capacity has quickly fallen behind.

Send me a PM if you want to get rid of that unwanted SIG P365, please.

 

[Retiredguns]

While just going by "looks", I think the slightly longer grip of the Hellcat might interfere with pocket carry but again, since I never had the pleasure of handling one, I am just guessing about that from the picture.

When they both sport their flush mags, it's nearly identical.

 

[hardluk1]

I don't care for the hellcat or little P365 . Both are marginal defensive pistol when a size up model is easier the control , faster shooting and more than likely more accurate . Even my wife disliked the P365 and hellcat was not liked enough to shoot but her EDC is a p365xl on a little bit 5-2 wife , Carried a kimber ultra 9mm before than .

Debating the pros and cons of each does not matter . Buy what your like and more on .

 

[LCC]

shoot a Taurus g2c... points identical to the Shields..striker fired trigger like all Glock clones.

G2C an excellent Glock clone, not a better semi available at that pricepoint.

We truly are living in the Golden Age of plastic fantastics..I do not, however, forecast a collectors market for them in 50 years..lol

 

[otis24]

For those on a budget, the Shield is a great option. The first generation can be had for $250. I almost picked up a P365 this weekend. Fortunately, I picked up the P365XL before purchasing. It fit my hand fabulously. I can't see me getting rid of this pistol. I do like a thin grip. But, the grip on the Shield was a little too thin. As far as performance goes, if you like the feel and capacity of the Shield, I see no reason to trade. For me, it was strictly a matter of ergonomics. And fortunately, my friend was looking for a concealable 9mm and was willing to purchase my Shield. Can't wait to get to the range.

 

[Racer X]

The P-11 had some off-putting baggage that slowed its acceptance including poor service support and and awful trigger. But you're right Racer X, I often forget about that 90's offering which came before the "magical" 10 round P365 magazine came onto the scene.

And it could use preexisting S&W 59xx and 69xx magazines as well.