🛠 SPRINGFIELD HELLCAT TRIGGER FIX 🛠 A MUST IF YOU OWN A HELLCAT😁❗❗ 

The trigger safety does have an issue, but this is the correct fix. If you look closely at the interaction between the trigger and the safety lever, there is an over-center condition between the two when only the trigger is depressed and the safety lever engages the polymer frame. This is due to the angle the safety lever land makes with the polymer frame. If you gently work the trigger and the safety back-and-forth at this point when the trigger is depressed, you'll notice the trigger must move forward in order for the safety to clear the polymer frame. This is the over-center condition. There's a simple fix, and Billy identified it... take out the over-center condition by filing the safety land to a slightly different angle so it does not "latch" on the polymer. If you file the angle of the land until it eliminates the forward action of the trigger, the over-center condition is removed, and the "latching" effect is removed. Springfield take note to improve the product going forward.

I purchased the Hellcat a year ago. I have shot hundreds of rounds and it's my everyday carry. I've never had the issue you are describing. I added a red dot, M*carbo spring kit, some polishing and kept stock trigger. My hellcat has worked flawlessly since the first round out of the box. Love It!!!

As someone who just purchased a hellcat, they must have listened to vids exactly like this. The sharp edge of the blade safety is now beveled, and I don’t have near the issue with sideways pressure that you’ve shown here. Good on you. These vids are doing exactly what they’re supposed to…providing the consumer AND manufacturer with valuable feedback. Keep it up.

I appreciate this video...I am the single girl who has never had a gun, know very little, told to get this gun and had trigger problems! Thanks for sharing!!

6:45 if you came here for the fix and not the rant.

I just bought a new hellcat and after watching this video I tried to cause this issue. They must have upgraded the safety on the hellcat. I used my thumb and index finger to pull the trigger back with extreme pressure. I used index finger on my other hand to apply a small amount of pressure to the safety and it will release. Also from what I can see the safety part that you filed down, does not hang down as low on my pistol. I appreciate the effort and time you have put into making these helpful videos.

Police officer for 15 years, Department armor for 5 years. Also did some Consulting with a pistol caliber AR manufacturer when they were first getting started. I pre-ordered and purchased one of these three days after they were released. I contacted Springfield, they had me talk to one of their design engineers. he duplicated the issue . I also had to deal with enormous amounts of comment about this issue from Fanboys that had never even held one in their hand. Very good video

I recently purchased a hellcat and identified the same problem when I first tested the action and trigger with snap caps. I agree with your assessment and fix completely. Thank you

I’m a hellcat owner and I thank you for this video. When it comes to safety people should leave their emotions at the door!

This man is 100% right. I did the exact same thing he did with my Hellcat trigger and it made a night and day difference. Takes less than 5 minutes. Thank you, sir! Well done!

I wasn’t aware of this issue, but experienced it today at the range... on my very first shot running a timed drill. It just didn’t behave like all other pistols I’ve owned. It’s true that proper trigger technique would avoid this, but you can’t shoot with perfect technique 100% of the time, especially under pressure. Thanks for the tip 👍🏼

I own 2 of these. 1 black and 1 fde. I noticed the same thing at the range on both. So I was about to drop $160.00 for aftermarket triggers....then I came across this video. The first one took 8 minutes and the second took 3. Absolutely perfect! A bit of advice tho. Fuck the haters! There is a reason they are in the comments and not an actual content creator! Keep doing what your doing. ya gained a sub!

Billy, many thanks for spotting this trigger safety defect and letting us know. I just bought this HS-11 Hellcat yesterday and I really appreciate I came across your channel video on this one. I am sure you indirectly saved some peoples' lives by finding this out and moreover, showing how to solve the problem in such an easy way. You're a smart and good young man.

I purchased this pistol for the ability to shoot consistently without jamming, the sights and magazine capacity were a big plus ! The trigger at the gun shop didn’t seem to be an issue , on the range it was ! I figured someone would come up with a trigger to correct it , they have , but the disassembly and reassembly to instal turned me off , why , because I have been burnt in the past of aftermarket products that didn’t deliver ! Today , at the firing range, I followed your instructions and in just a few minutes of “careful filling “ transformed my Hellcat into a pistol I can be proud of ! Thank You sir ! 👍👍

Great video! Stick to your guns and I appreciate you standing up for yourself and the content of your videos. Keep up the good work.

I own one never had an issue like this . I think the safety feature is doing what it supposed to do . But thank you for the video and your feed back. And by all means don’t stop, I think is good to question everything and don’t just take things at face value. Have a great day.

I just bought a brand new Hellcat. I saw this video and tried getting the trigger to stick like you did in the video. Mine didn't stick. I think Springfield saw your video and fixed the problem. Great job posting this video.

Just took me about 1 minute with a fingernail clipper file to fix my wife's. Works perfect now

I just purchased a Hellcat. Haven't had it out on the range yet. Not sure if I'll have the same problems with trigger pull. Thankful I now know the fix. Thank you for the tutorial!

I completely agree with your assessment. I purchased this gun when it first came out and knew that this wasn't right. I used an exacto knife to bevel it down a bit at a time to get the perfect feel for me. Thanks for comparing the trigger to other Springfield models with the same type trigger safety to demonstrate the proper function of the safety, illustrating the problem with this design. Some people actually believe that the safety is supposed to function that way!

My glock 19 did this too. I worked on my trigger control and never had the problem again. I do see a shinny spot on the blade now but this is after several thou shots. I did your mod on my hc just cause it makes sense to alleviate the possibility of a problem. Thanks man!

Over 1000 rounds out of my Hellcat and never once have I had this issue. Unreal

This issue with my Hellcat has been bothering me for some time! Thanks for this fix. I also very much appreciate the balance with your comments. I support striving for healthy discourse. I'll be doing this fix on my hellcat very soon.

I would like to thank you immensely for posting this video. I had actually stopped carrying my hellcat because several times at the range I could not compress the trigger. Now it goes off flawlessly with both strong and weak hand. Bravo.

Yeah this is actually the 1st thing I did, before even seeing the videos to do this. I injured my shooting hand (right) , and started training with my left. Almost everytime I tried to squeeze the trigger it would catch. Shaving off a couple swipes with a file fixed the issue. And it does still work as intended. The only ppl that don't get it are the ones that don't own a hellcat, or don't have much experience shooting.

Ive been carryimg this pistol for a while and have never experienced this issue! I'll have to try this when I'm not carrying it. Thanks for the info

I have been a handgun instructor for over 50 years and you are absolutely right about the trigger issue with the hellcat. I discovered this problem, and it is a problem, the first time I fired the pistol. In a decisive moment this handgun is in my opinion unreliable due to this issue. You are also correct and addressing the simple fix to eliminate the problem. What I find inexcusable is Springfield has released these handguns and has not to my knowledge made a public statement of addressing this problem. The trigger is the weak link on this handgun.

Hey brother, there are those that will troll you cause you’re shining. Keep doing your thing and don’t allow them to get a rise outta ya. You’re the professional. Thanks for the informative videos!

Hey bro dnt even let em bother you, 95% of them dont even know what theyre talking about just want to argue,i just subscribed, u do a great job GODBLESS YOU brother

Fired a couple boxes of ammo through my Hellcat without an issue. Wasnt even aware of this problem until doing youtube searches. Trying to make it lock up I could so I took your advice and slightly beveled the corner of the blade. Works like a champ now. Appreciate the tip.

That may have been the best 6-7 minute intro of a gun video worrying about other's safety towards buying a predictable, dependable gun, and how it may not work as intended due to the slightest trigger issue, worth so much interest, that I have ever seen. Thanks for carrying and caring so much. God Bless. As a Hellcat owner, understanding how the trigger works, and basically not being inept, I'm glad this issue is still brought to light. Especially, because so many have, it makes me question those who bought it, and have had trouble, shows truely just how many new gun owners have reached this market, and how inadequate and untrained they really are. Brings a good laugh tbh.

The Sig P320 was also recalled, and I don't love it less for that. Very good video. Thank you.

Not the first time these small spring fields had a recall the xds was slam firing when the slide came forward a round would go off.

Awesome stuff man, I haven't had an issue with the trigger yet, but I might give this a shot just in case

One of my M&P pistols had a definite mid stroke trigger hesitation attributable to this exact same issue, cured with mild application of a file to slightly bevel that edge. The trigger safety still works as intended, but now trigger stroke is smooth and now no risk of blocking trigger action. This can happen in other brands with this trigger safety design.

You have a point. My dad just bought the Hellcat, I had already seen your first video about the issue. I told him about it. I do appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Thanks!

I consider it a great safety feature and love the fact that it won’t discharge in my wife’s purse. Great little gun.

mine does the same and contacted springfield about the issue and they gave me the story about they did so much testing and I just need it to train with it...and they sticking to that story,, really like the hellcat a lot but not sure if i want to carry it till they fix the issue.

Just curious apex just came out with a aftermarket trigger for $80.00 does anyone know if you replace the stock trigger with the new apex trigger is the problem resolved or does it still have the same issue with the apex trigger . I'm only asking because I want to buy the hellcat but I don't like the trigger fault and I would be willing to buy the hellcat and replace the trigger with the apex trigger if it resolves the issue.

I noticed this issue my first time to the range with my hellcat. After looking at the trigger safety I noticed this issue. I thought about filing it down just as you demonstrated, but decided to wait for someone else to do it. I came across your video and I’m heading to the garage to do the same. Thank you much!! And for the help I’ll subscribe ☑️

Good review, In this case a slightest change in trigger manipulation or trigger modification could be the difference between life or death in a defense situation, though many shooting techniques may be important, I dont want a slight difference in the way I apply pressure to the trigger to prevent it from going bang!

I bought one a week ago and just saw this video. It seems that Springfield fixed this as mine goes off.

I did your fix on my heckkat,and love the trigger now before it felt rough not on every pull,feels like a good trigger now

Bought my fde hellcat a few days ago and immediately noticed this issue. Just figured would need to make sure my finger is all the way around. Thanks for the video as I will be doing this to mine.

Don't own a Hellcat, not my personal style for CC, but I noticed this as well in my friends. He swore it was a safety feature. If it were, it would have been an advertised "feature". This definitely wasn't advertised and no other firearm I've ever owned has had that "safety feature". On the range in a zero to low pressure environment, you will likely never run into the side pressure situation. However, in a fight for your life situation, there are no guarantees. This is definitely a design and manufacturing defect. The trigger does not work as intended.

TGS, I know it’s a pain but removing the safety blade and filing in the direction of travel to the contact surface on the frame would result in smoother trigger pull and less filing in total. Good video!

Hey can someone help me pls. Do did they fix the issue? Like if I were to go buy a brand new one today will the trigger still be like this?

Awesome tutorial that helped me fix this issue with my Hellcat. It took me about 10 minutes to do. I took my time and removed small amounts at a time, checking the function often. It works perfectly now!

Just purchased mine today, thanks for the tip.

Just bough a Hellcat, guess what?! Instant sub! If I wouldn’t have known and I was out and got attacked, who knows what kind of side pressure you are going to be pushing when you are in a quarrel. Thanks for the info sir and for all the trolls, thanks for pushing this guy for more subs!

Good job. I bought mine after watching your first video. Once i got it i saw what you were talking about and did just this. I tested my glock 27 and 19 and they both react the way you say they should.

Thanks for the heads up on this weapon. I was giving it serious consideration for purchase. I be owned a Springfield XdS and had a factory recall on it also for the trigger as I recall. I have also seen a video where the front sight of the Hellcat literally fell off the gun. They are clearly having quality control issues. I greatly appreciate your video. Thank you.

Wife: "Damn! How many guns do you need?" Me: "How many shoes and purses do YOU need?"

Springfield engineers changed Hellcat’s trigger safety engagement prevent accidental discharge if a person shoved Hellcat in there pocket (especially women’s pocketbooks) obtaining other items without use of holster protect trigger area. For example: keys..! If items contact side of Hellcat’s trigger the safety will not release trigger..! It very common for people to place micro compact pistols in waistband, pockets, pocketbooks, and fanny packs temporarily without use of holsters just to walk into place of business for few minutes..! Why would Springfield issue recall for engineers intentional safety design that works by design..??? Been competitive shooter since mid 80s, NFA RO 24 years, and NFA Match Director 15 years and I must say never seen or experienced anyone engaging trigger by contacting side of triggers rolling there index finger over to front of trigger..! Polymer lower frame pins are positioned 90 degrees across receiver center alignment and side loading trigger axis incorrect method especially for 1911 slide action triggers..! Also side loading trigger risk of moving pistol bore alignment off target center..! None of your claims adds up to normal training methods and I seriously doubt that’s your most common trigger engagement method..! Your trigger style of engagement is not normal hand movements compared to Springfield’s addressing additional micro compact safety concerns allows multiple carry options unlike larger most common size handguns. Personally I see you falsely representing your normal trigger engagement movement produce attention grabbing title increase viewership about one of the most popular micro compact pistols difficult keep in dealers inventory..! Real shame you didn’t post video footage actually using that poor trigger engagement technique shooting handguns and/or rifles. Call me fanboy or whatever you like but this video is a scam based my years of experience beyond your age..!

I had a dream that I had to pull out my hellcat in a self defense situation and I couldn't pull the trigger because the blade got caught. Thanks for the tip.

i tried this with my hellcat and I was able to do it. but i'm doing the same thing you're doing. do you think different batches of guns manufactured?

Great energy and I love this kid! Great job bud!!

I had this happen to me the after shooting it 25 times. Unacceptable! Thanks for the fix.😊

I did that to my cat. I used a dremel with a needle grinder in 20 seconds and it is perfect now, I also polished the trigger bar plunger and trimmed a little off the trigger safety blade so the trigger feels flat when fully depressed. I also did a radius undercut on the trigger guard at the grip to preventa hot spot that I noticed. Man it feels real nice and is far better then it was, it shoots considerably better. The trigger pull is 4lbs now. I did the mods the same day I got it after I went to the range. I shoot 200 rounds and after 30 rounds I noticed pain on my trigger finger, I looked and I had a blister on the outer edge of my trigger finger due to the trigger safety blade and the hard trigger pull...Now the problems are 100% solved..

Just bought the gun and heard about the trigger and ran into a situation at the firing range, didn’t fully engage the trigger and the exact thing happened, I love the gun still and will hopefully get the trigger swapped soon

I know exactly what your talking about. I noticed this at my local gun store...now I see it’s an issue

that's what I preach: 1. figure it out 2. deal with it 3. make it happen

At 10:05 and 10:50 it looked like the trigger is sticking once it is pulled. Even after removing your finger it did not reset and cycle back out. Has that been an issue when shooting after modifying the trigger?

I'm not afraid of a recall. When Ruger came out with the LCP there was a recall, after I purchased one. I sent it in and two weeks later I got it back. Ruger also sent an extra magazine as well. I like the fix you did. Great video sir.

If I could like this video 1 million times I would. I'm proud of you for sticking up for yourself, against the keyboards commandos. Everyone is an expert behind a keyboard. I see so many content creators making videos defending their opinions. Everyone has different experiences so they have different opinions...Please do not take this video down, I will need it, when my Hellcat comes in..Your honesty is refreshing. Thanks for for taking the extra effort to make a good product better...Hopefully Springfield pays attention...

You are correct about it not behaving like other guns, but looking at mines it appears that this was and is a safety feature done purposefully...

So if i did this to mine, do you think it would cause issues should springfield recall it?

I have done my research on this firearm before purchasing and was aware of this issue. I purchased it anyway thinking it wouldn’t be an issue for me, but it is. The issue doesn’t arise during target practice but when I run through quick fire/draw drills, this is a huge issue. Every second counts and worrying about my trigger locking due to placement of my finger is the last thing I want to worry about during a firefight. Thanks for the video!

Great info. I just got the Hellcat and it seems it only happens some instances and not all. Could just be my experience but most likely will be doing a trigger swap anyway.

I see this as a valuable safety asset, especially when drawing from a holster in IWB or in re-holstering under pressure. But then I also carry empty chamber with a Glock and sometimes I use a trigger Satf-T-Blok! It is constant user training and then building muscle memory that makes any weapon safe or a danger in use. Making a weapon with an in-trigger safety able to fire with side pressure does not sound like a good idea to my way of thinking. If you have a good solid shooting grip with proper trigger finger placement, then you will always get a pull-bang. Now this is just my thought or two, so easy on the flame throwers. I am also so old that I have to check my pants zipper twice and look for buggers showing in my nose! YouKnowWho?

Would doing this fix void the warranty? Or cause an issue if/when they do have a recall to correct it? I see the trigger issue and can replicate it... I'm just very hesitant to gunsmith my brand new weapon and void the warranty. Thanks for the info!

First pistol I ever got was back when I was 19 and was a Colt Trooper. Didn't fire right out of the box.

I have worked with law enforcement for many years. I can tell stories of professionals, who practice intensely and continually, when in a fire fight still have things go wrong. The issue with the Hellcat is real and as you said, when you are on a range with no pressure, no adrenalin pumping and lots of time, sure, you can put your finger on the trigger squarely. But, in real life, going from finger off to finger on, especially if you have a larger hand, can easily lead to sideways pressure on that trigger. Well done.

Good job. adjustments made responsibly; make for a more reliable tool (weapon).

Very informative! Just picked up my Hellcat yesterday, and was seeing a lot of commotion about the trigger locking up. Gonna get to this slight trigger filing tomorrow. 👍🏼 *Subscribed*

This is exactly what I did to my trigger when I first bought it in February this year. I noticed the issue and actually had the exact thing happen on a vickers aftermarket trigger in my glock 19 so I knew how to correct it. I was on a hellcat group on Facebook and told people how to fix it but only got people complaining about "all you did was void the warranty " . Guess my idea wasn't that silly after all.

No. You are right. This was an oversight in the design and development of this gun. The sooner they deal with it, the better. As a matter of customer loyalty and feedback, and protection of the brand name, and the launch of a new model, they need to deal with it, honestly and earnestly immediately. It is not the end of the world, but it could be if someone gets killed trying to defend themselves. Many legend guns and popular guns start with a few hiccups. It would be hard to argue that this was a deliberate design feature. More likely it was an overlooked fit and finish issue to do with tolerance as there is absolutely nothing in mechanical function that specifically creates the side load of the trigger to lock out the shooter from being able to fire. Having anything that unnecessarily inhibits, delays, or impedes a self defense carry gun from being capable of firing defeats the intended purpose of the guns design and use, as most likely the gun will be drawn in a panick, or adrenaline filled self defense moment. Making such a feature deliberately in the design makes absolutely no sense at all. And it is not a features in similar guns they produce. It would be a liability to carry if your life was at stake. This was a screw up.

I’ll be picking up my Hellcat soon and this is a great relief to know this is a fix.

Great video, I have a Springfield XD mod.2. I just got it a few days ago. Are you aware of any issues with my gun?

Thanks for bringing this to light ! Great detailed description ! Well Done 👍

Less than 2 minutes with my wife's fingernail file and the "problem" was fixed. I really like the Hellcat, but my EDC is a P365. Hellcat gets sometime duty.

So this whole time I've been carrying a hellcat in my dreams thats why it's always hard to pull the trigger 😴🤣

Just checked my hellcat and hellcat pro. Work fine. Did they resolve it

My XDs Mod 2 had a gritty, sometimes sticky take up travel especially if your finger was high on the trigger. I did this fix and now the take up is very smooth and the safety still functions. I did remove the blade to do the filing. Good stuff.

The reason to buy this gun is the size and most importantly, the capacity. The trigger sucks. This guy is right. The overbearing safety could easily prevent you from firing in a crisis situation since it's way too dominant. My Walthers and HK's are far better and it's not like the Hellcat is a $200 gun. The design should be improved or a different trigger should be used from the factory. I'll probably change it because if I go in there with a file, with my luck, I'll ruin it. Anyone that's saying "This is what a safety is supposed to do" has to admit that there's fine line between it doing its job and preventing you from protecting yourself. This particular trigger is way too close to the latter.

Actual fix/modification starts at 6:44 (here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y1BP85ApUzU.html) if you desire to skip the rant. I personally don't see it as a huge deal, but it shouldn't be this way and is definitely not ideal. I ill do this fix/mod once I get a Hellcat.

@JamesDaily I personally appreciated the explanation as I recently purchased a Hellcat. Not being accustomed to these types of trigger safeties, I had no idea that it was an issue. The thorough explanation was appreciated. I hadn’t noticed or considered that aspect of the trigger safety.

Thank you! I noticed this problem immediately after purchasing a few days ago, this video was a great help. I feel much better about carrying this pistol.

The way i look at it is this, the safety doesnt pick and choose when to release, it works the exact same every single time. If you press down on the trigger incorrectly it will not engage, as is designed. The argument that you cant train to mitigate that is the same argument people make for not carrying guns with external safeties even though its simply just not correct. It certainly will take a lot of extra training to reliably do it right every time but thats no different than the people who have to drop their thumb safety every time they draw, it is a learnable trait. Getting beyond that even if you dont do it right and it locks letting it off and then doing it right isnt the end of the world. Its maybe an extra 1/3 second. And if thats the difference between life and death in a self defense scenario there are other things you can do to mitigate that that will be more impactful to keeping you safe. The 21ft rule isnt an absolute but is still legitimately important. If the attacker is close enough that this trigger is what kills you, hes too close in the first place. I understand your point and im totally for the people modifying their guns however they wish. But to pretend this is some highly important safety issue seems a bit intellectually dishonest to me when from an actual statistical standpoint the chances of it causing your death might as well be zero.

Rant justified, that was my one and only complaint about the weapon also..

Thank you sir, very well said. I watched your original video on this issue when it was first posted. I was awaiting the arrival of my hellcat at the time. I for one was glad that you made me aware of the issue so that I could be more careful in my use of it. I will give this fix a try, but am currently waiting for a new trigger anyways. Thanks again!

Thank you for posting.... just bought one and have tested it yet.

Mannn I truly appreciate this I’ve been looking at trying to buy the hellcat ever since 2020 and finally purchased it a few days ago. I immediately took note of this same issue thinking dat maybe it needed to be cleaned and lube up but that didn’t help luckily I seen this because I was starting to think I was sold a “bad” gun. Thanks man for the fix and more knowledge.

No troll, just to say that they purposely designed it like that

Well done! Just bought this pistol and was complaining about the same issue. I will be doing your fix today! Thanks so much for the great information!

JUST did this with a couple of tiny files, after watching the video. Thank you for the suggestion, brother. Much more comfortable with this firearm now.

And people that don't know what they are doing will make the safety not work and if they use it in a defense use the lawyer's will eat them alive modifying the trigger

I feel like it's good to have that safety, if something accidentally was putting pressure on the trigger, all it takes it to fore is pushing that little tab. I appreciate the hellcat and it shows you need to practice self defense situations, you can really tell you're stretching quite a bit to show the fault of the trigger. It's never been a problem to most owners.

Great video mann! Been thinking about purchasing a Hellcat but heard so much about the trigger. Glad to see a fix.

First time shooting my hellcat yesterday and this is exactly the problem im having. Now its problem solve thanks brother