Hellcat parts on hand?

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UZI 4U

Discussion Starter · 14 d ago

Hi everyone, I know Springfield says not to dry fire the gun excessively. I know dry firing happens when stripping the gun down. My question is what/if any parts should someone have on hand in the event years of disassembly for cleaning cause damage due to the dry firing? Is it just a roll pin that can break in this scenario? I love the little gun so much I want to have any parts prone to breakage. The iron sights on this gun are the best on any self defense style handgun I have used. Hope everyone is doing well.

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Voltaire

· #2 · 14 d ago (Edited)

Springfield Armory say not to dry fire their pistols excessively. Why are their pistol of such inferior metal that this may damage them? Dry firing in this day and age does not harm any pistol parts and allows the owner to practice draw and shoot. Making certain the pistol is empty. This policy of not dry firing was at a time when material use was not to today's standard. So practice to your hearts content, nothing is about to break. IF you are concerned and don't want to risk breaking a part, use snap caps.

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dafoxs

· #3 · 9 d ago (Edited)

I've broken two strikers on my pro already during dry fire. The stock ones are not hardened steel. Definitely get the MCarbo titanium Striker kit with the springs. Very easy to install yourself. I haven't had any issues since. It also really smooths out the gun. Highly recommend it.
When using snap caps, those cheap aluminum red or blue ones, the gun will chew them up fast. That ends up scratching thing up. Use real good ones like these. There is a spring inside to absorb the impact.

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UZI 4U

Discussion Starter · #4 · 9 d ago

dafoxs said:
I've broken two strikers on my pro already during dry fire. The stock ones are not hardened steel. Definitely get the MCarbo titanium Striker kit with the springs. Very easy to install yourself. I haven't had any issues since. It also really smooths out the gun. Highly recommend it.
When using snap caps, those cheap aluminum red or blue ones, the gun will chew them up fast. That ends up scratching thing up. Use real good ones like these. There is a spring inside to absorb the impact. View attachment 4119

Appreciate the reply. Will do.

SixAddict

· #5 · 9 d ago

dafoxs said:
I've broken two strikers on my pro already during dry fire. The stock ones are not hardened steel. Definitely get the MCarbo titanium Striker kit with the springs. Very easy to install yourself. I haven't had any issues since. It also really smooths out the gun. Highly recommend it.
When using snap caps, those cheap aluminum red or blue ones, the gun will chew them up fast. That ends up scratching thing up. Use real good ones like these. There is a spring inside to absorb the impact.

Thank you for this info. Checking the MCarbo striker kit I see some of the questions about mixing springs from kit with after market springs. I already have an Apex trigger assembly installed in my HPro.

I am interested in a better striker for sure. I haven’t dry fired my pro that much so I haven’t had any issues yet.
Thanks again for info.

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SixAddict

· #6 · 9 d ago

Well I screwed that post up by answering in the quote, sorry about that guys. I’m technologically challenged in my age……

dafoxs

· #7 · 9 d ago

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It's hard to see here, put that is pot steal, not hardened.
The full one is from NDZ performance. I haven't used it yet, but you can see it's hardened just by the color. That one uses the stock springs and plastic sleeve though.

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Voltaire

· #8 · 9 d ago

From what i have read over several years, Hellcat pistols are to much of a risk to carry. Jams, breakages and poor fitting and quality control.
Also some complain about poor customer service. YES, i understand these are a minority, but cannot someone send them post from here which represent to great a number.

dafoxs

· #9 · 9 d ago

Voltaire said:
From what i have read over several years, Hellcat pistols are to much of a risk to carry. Jams, breakages and poor fitting and quality control.
Also some complain about poor customer service. YES, i understand these are a minority, but cannot someone send them post from here which represent to great a number.

I have had no issues at all with over 5 thousand rounds and 21,182 dry fires (according to Mantis), but I've also swapped out as many parts possible on it.

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Voltaire

· #10 · 9 d ago

I am 100% certain that there are hundreds of Hellcat owners who like you have had NO issues. Great, however just from reading these 9 posts and a few more of SA forumn that paints a different picture.

RevV

· #11 · 6 d ago

Thanks for the OP. I, too, love my Hellcat and carry it frequently, usually daily in hotter months. My answer to stockpiling parts was just to buy a second Hellcat, a complete set of spare parts!

I am headed to search online for MCarbo titanium Striker kit.

RevV

· #12 · 6 d ago

That's a fairly expensive upgrade.

www.mcarbo.com

Springfield Hellcat Titanium Performance Striker Assembly

Springfield Hellcat Titanium Performance Striker Assembly by M*CARBO! Custom American Made Springfield Hellcat Accessories for Next Level Performance from Combat Veterans! Springfield Hellcat Striker Assembly Upgrade Titanium

www.mcarbo.com

I don't like to make changes to carry guns.
Does anyone know of an aftermarket striker only (no spring change) that works better than the original striker?

SixAddict

· #13 · 6 d ago

ndzperformance.com

Lightning Strike Steel Striker for the Springfield Armory Hellcat Hellcat Pro

Upgrade your OEM striker with an aftermarket, stronger steel striker by Lightning Strike. Get it before it's sold out!

ndzperformance.com

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These guys make just the striker. I opted for the complete kit from MCarbo, I already have the Apex trigger kit so I won’t be using MCarbo’s sear spring and trigger spring.

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Inusuit

· #14 · 2 d ago

As a typical man, I didn't read the instructions in my Hellcat Pro manual, so broke the striker after lots of dry firing. Will be replaced under warranty, but WTH? Seems any modern firearm with the possible exception of some rimfire guns should stand up to dry firing. NRA Basic Pistol curriculum recommends it. I do it to wear in components without the expense of live fire. Hang the expense, I ordered the M Carbo titanium replacement. Still plan to shoot a few hundred rounds before I trust it for EDC.

SixAddict

· #15 · 2 d ago

I just received and installed the MCarbo striker kit. Will be heading to the range tomorrow to burn some lead with it.

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