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Hellcat .380. From gunblast.comModel: Hellcat .380
The Hellcat is a .380 ACP pocket pistol produced by I.O. Industries of Monroe, North Carolina. It's designed as a very compact semi-automatic firearm for concealed carry. The Hellcat is a true "pocket pistol" that can be carried in a pants or jacket pocket thanks to its very small size. The pistol is machined with a solid steel, heat-treated slide and solid aluminum frame to ensure light weight and durability.

With no manual safety or slide stop, the Hellcat is one of the simplest semi-automatic weapons available on the market. The gun is double-action only with no second strike (meaning that in case of a misfire, the slide must be pulled back slightly to prepare the gun for firing again rather than simply pulling the trigger).


Specifications:
Weight:
 0.6 lb (0.3 kg).
Length:
 5.2 in (132 mm).
Barrel Length:
 2.75 in (70 mm).
Cartridge:
 .380 ACP
Action:
 Blowback
Muzzle Velocity:
 1222 ft/s (373 m/s).
Effective Range:
 20 yd (15 m).
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine. 6
Sights:
 Front post and rear notch. Sights are extremely small; almost non-existant.
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Where to find

The Hellcat is very common in gun stores for self-defense with a reasonable price of less than $250, making it very easy to get. It's popular as a concealed carry weapon for the small size and very light weight.


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Complexity

Being a pocket pistol, the Hellcat is unsuited for any combat outside of self-defense ranges. In this role, it's an admirable weapon: accurate enough for consistent hits on target while also being extremely reliable and simple to operate. The only control on the entire weapon is the magazine release, making it arguably one of the simplest semi-automatics of the modern day; even an inexperienced shooter can be taught to use the gun within a few minutes in a high-stress situation.
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Controls

Note: There is NO manual safety on this weapon!
  • Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on the left side.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
    Cannot be done.

Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
  3. Pull the slide all the way back and let it snap forward.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the magazine release and pull the magazine out of the weapon.
  3. Pull the slide all the way back and examine the chamber for any ammunition. Release the slide.

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    Field Stripping

    How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
    1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
    2. Slightly retract the slide and pull out the disassembly pin, then pull the slide forward off the frame.
    3. Remove the barrel and pull the recoil spring off of the barrel.
      Reverse to reassemble.



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