Glock G43X 9mm vs Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm

Weight and capacity are nearly a wash: the Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm holds one more round, 11 to 10, and weighs 0.4 oz less than the Glock G43X 9mm (18.3 oz vs 18.7 oz). Neither is listed optic-ready. The difference is where the size goes. The G43X runs a taller grip by 1.04" (5.04" vs 4.0"), 0.5" more overall length (6.5" vs 6.0") and 0.41" more barrel (3.41" vs 3.0"), with a listed 5.24" sight radius. The Hellcat packs 11 rounds into the shorter grip at 0.1" less width (1.0" vs 1.1"). Listed trigger pulls are within 0.1 lb (5.4 lb vs 5.5 lb), and MSRP is $538 vs $599. Both ship with two magazines and use fixed-style irons with a trigger safety.

Pick the Glock G43X if:

• You want a full-hand grip at 5.04" of height rather than 4.0"
• The longer 3.41" barrel and 5.24" sight radius matter to you
• The lower MSRP ($538 vs $599) is the tiebreaker

Pick the Springfield Armory Hellcat if:

• You want 11 rounds in the shortest package here: 6.0" long, 4.0" tall
• 0.1" less width (1.0" vs 1.1") and 0.4 oz less weight help you conceal it
• You prefer a tritium front sight with a Tactical Rack U-Dot rear over fixed irons

Weight, price and trigger pull are close enough to set aside. The decision is the 43X's taller grip and longer barrel against the Hellcat fitting one more round into a grip a full inch shorter.