Reviewing the Springfield HellCat & Hex Wasp 14 months later.
A follow up to my prior Hellcat Wasp video
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@j8nkies20Ай бұрын
Thanks for the update, mate. Auto-dimming ONLY optics are a no go for me. My OCD need the optic brightness set to a specific level at all times..
@jimf.625 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I have a battery drain issue with my WASP. in the last 6 months I went through 3 new batteries. Each one lasted 2 to 6 weeks. Obviously I got a lemon. Called Springfield and they emailed me a FedEx label. Sent it off yesterday. They said it is a 3-6 week turnaround. From other people who have this issue they say Springfield sends out a new one. Haven’t heard anyone complain about problems with the new one. That said the Hellcat, and the Pro, I have both, are my favorite pistols out of many different models and brands I own. No issues whatsoever. 500+ rounds through each. The WASP red dot was spot on out if the box. 3.5 MOA is perfect. Nice and bright. Adjusts to ambient lighting. Has a small profile and is a nice looking sight that compliments the Hellcat well. Hope the new one is as problem free as yours.
@HeyItsAsmus
Жыл бұрын
I'm on my 3rd replacement....
@jimf.625
Жыл бұрын
@@HeyItsAsmus Received my WASP replacement a couple weeks ago. Thought they would send me a new one but instead sent me a refurbished one in a plastic baggie. Sitting in my desk with the battery testing to see how long it will last. Can’t trust it by installing on my Hellcat. Disappointing purchase.
@josephaiello747 Жыл бұрын
Love my hellcat , I carry it every day . I do not run the hex wasp I am running currently the veridian rfx15 and so far so good. Green dot very natural to pick up for me. One thing I will say is if you have the means and have the range , shoot more man. I shoot 2-300 rounds a week just to keep my self motivated to get better every day. I do not work in the firearm industry, nor does my job require me to be proficient with my pistol , I just decided that if I am going to carry every day, if that day comes when I need to jump I want to know that pistol in and out and not have to think about anything but what I'm doing . Keep it up, shoot more if ya cab. You'll only be doing yourself a favor.
@blokhead61772 жыл бұрын
Good video brother stay safe and carry responsibly.
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
You as well my friend
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
Consider subscribing I could use the support lol
@markreyna37712 жыл бұрын
Looking into buying one of these, thx man gr8 vid
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, consider subscribing I could use the support.
@Obsulus076 ай бұрын
I had a Hex Wasp. It was stuck at full power. It would eat through a battery in 30 days, flat. I later had the gun poorly clipped to my belt and it bounced on the pavement several times. Not a scratch on the Hellcat - bent the RDS housing and cracked the lens, after having just replaced the battery for the third time. I was done with it.
@monztermovies Жыл бұрын
I love get this gun, but I’ve never shot. Hopefully going yo take some classes soon.
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Right on, subscribe for more content like this , it really helps me and cost nothing but a click, thanks!
@pulpanochamaster Жыл бұрын
you have a new subscirber. nice vid thanks.
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Welcome to the channel, appreciate it.
@davidelam7869 Жыл бұрын
Quick question? Why if you carry one in the camber would you not still have the mag loaded fully improving the round count by one?
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Well for one if I need more rounds I carry one extra mag, but also personally I don’t think that one round will make the difference. If I can’t hit what I’m firing at with 12 rounds then, probably need not to carry anyway lol. That also makes it so that when I get home I don’t have to find a spot to keep that one extra round. I don’t leave my pistol with one in the chamber when I’m home. I have a shotgun for home defense.
@mauriceh8487 Жыл бұрын
I’m having a hard time hitting targets with the red dot, I don’t know if I need to align it with my front sights or let the dot be my intended target
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Let the dot do the work
@danielhampton900111 ай бұрын
I love my hellcat pro and really want a red dot but I seen a video showing the dot always blinking… do you have that with your hex wasp…
@thefullmonty3305
11 ай бұрын
No I haven’t had any issues with my Hex at all
@injection6930 Жыл бұрын
So it’s the original battery in the wasp? I keep seeing people have to change them out every 2-3 weeks
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Yes mine is the original battery still. I haven’t heard of anyone needing to change it out that quickly. But some people have said that they have had issues but I have not.
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Yes mine is the original battery still. I haven’t heard of anyone needing to change it out that quickly. But some people have said that they have had issues but I have not.
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Consider subscribing plz, helps the channel. Thanks
@bbmw90292 жыл бұрын
You didn't say anything about changing the battery, so I assume you're still on the original.
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I said I hadn’t had any issues with mine and that the box said two years so I just assumed people got that, but good point. Thanks
@bbmw9029
2 жыл бұрын
@@thefullmonty3305 I brought up the point explicitly since I've been hearing reports of severe battery life problems with the Wasp. If yours is at 1 year plus, that's good to know.
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
@@bbmw9029 yeah 14 months no issues no Battery change as of yet and no loss of brightness
@petermattson8035 Жыл бұрын
Is that a custom grip? Or tape?
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Grip tape with the logo that I got on Amazon
@JesusRodriguez-uk1kd Жыл бұрын
How do replace battery
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Take the Hex off the firearm. The battery compartment is on the underside of the the optic. Subscribe! to help my channel grow! Thanks
@nathanbates6493 Жыл бұрын
Problem with battery too last about 2 weeks
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had a battery problem, mine lasted almost two years.
@stanleychamallas23315 ай бұрын
How much for the wasp
@thefullmonty3305
5 ай бұрын
They discontinued them, too many problems I guess. Although mine still seems fine.
@bucnoilaos Жыл бұрын
Mine hex wasp run out of battery so fast
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Mine has been fine it’s still the same battery, zero issues.
@fk68236 ай бұрын
The Wasp was garbage... Far to dim.. They discontinued it and now sell the OSP with the SHIELD SMSC.. I called Springfield to complain about how dim the red dot was and they swapped it for the SMSC and I couldn't be happier.
@Zay_96_
Ай бұрын
Did they swap for free ??
@gdeluisi613 Жыл бұрын
Holster from ❓
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
The holster I use is a iwb one made by Blackhawk for the Hellcat. Picked it up at my local gun shop. Consider subscribing please, helps the channel grow. Thanks
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Thanks for the update, mate. Auto-dimming ONLY optics are a no go for me. My OCD need the optic brightness set to a specific level at all times..
Thanks for the review. I have a battery drain issue with my WASP. in the last 6 months I went through 3 new batteries. Each one lasted 2 to 6 weeks. Obviously I got a lemon. Called Springfield and they emailed me a FedEx label. Sent it off yesterday. They said it is a 3-6 week turnaround. From other people who have this issue they say Springfield sends out a new one. Haven’t heard anyone complain about problems with the new one. That said the Hellcat, and the Pro, I have both, are my favorite pistols out of many different models and brands I own. No issues whatsoever. 500+ rounds through each. The WASP red dot was spot on out if the box. 3.5 MOA is perfect. Nice and bright. Adjusts to ambient lighting. Has a small profile and is a nice looking sight that compliments the Hellcat well. Hope the new one is as problem free as yours.
@HeyItsAsmus
Жыл бұрын
I'm on my 3rd replacement....
@jimf.625
Жыл бұрын
@@HeyItsAsmus Received my WASP replacement a couple weeks ago. Thought they would send me a new one but instead sent me a refurbished one in a plastic baggie. Sitting in my desk with the battery testing to see how long it will last. Can’t trust it by installing on my Hellcat. Disappointing purchase.
Love my hellcat , I carry it every day . I do not run the hex wasp I am running currently the veridian rfx15 and so far so good. Green dot very natural to pick up for me. One thing I will say is if you have the means and have the range , shoot more man. I shoot 2-300 rounds a week just to keep my self motivated to get better every day. I do not work in the firearm industry, nor does my job require me to be proficient with my pistol , I just decided that if I am going to carry every day, if that day comes when I need to jump I want to know that pistol in and out and not have to think about anything but what I'm doing . Keep it up, shoot more if ya cab. You'll only be doing yourself a favor.
Good video brother stay safe and carry responsibly.
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
You as well my friend
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
Consider subscribing I could use the support lol
Looking into buying one of these, thx man gr8 vid
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, consider subscribing I could use the support.
I had a Hex Wasp. It was stuck at full power. It would eat through a battery in 30 days, flat. I later had the gun poorly clipped to my belt and it bounced on the pavement several times. Not a scratch on the Hellcat - bent the RDS housing and cracked the lens, after having just replaced the battery for the third time. I was done with it.
I love get this gun, but I’ve never shot. Hopefully going yo take some classes soon.
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Right on, subscribe for more content like this , it really helps me and cost nothing but a click, thanks!
you have a new subscirber. nice vid thanks.
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Welcome to the channel, appreciate it.
Quick question? Why if you carry one in the camber would you not still have the mag loaded fully improving the round count by one?
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Well for one if I need more rounds I carry one extra mag, but also personally I don’t think that one round will make the difference. If I can’t hit what I’m firing at with 12 rounds then, probably need not to carry anyway lol. That also makes it so that when I get home I don’t have to find a spot to keep that one extra round. I don’t leave my pistol with one in the chamber when I’m home. I have a shotgun for home defense.
I’m having a hard time hitting targets with the red dot, I don’t know if I need to align it with my front sights or let the dot be my intended target
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Let the dot do the work
I love my hellcat pro and really want a red dot but I seen a video showing the dot always blinking… do you have that with your hex wasp…
@thefullmonty3305
11 ай бұрын
No I haven’t had any issues with my Hex at all
So it’s the original battery in the wasp? I keep seeing people have to change them out every 2-3 weeks
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Yes mine is the original battery still. I haven’t heard of anyone needing to change it out that quickly. But some people have said that they have had issues but I have not.
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Yes mine is the original battery still. I haven’t heard of anyone needing to change it out that quickly. But some people have said that they have had issues but I have not.
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Consider subscribing plz, helps the channel. Thanks
You didn't say anything about changing the battery, so I assume you're still on the original.
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I said I hadn’t had any issues with mine and that the box said two years so I just assumed people got that, but good point. Thanks
@bbmw9029
2 жыл бұрын
@@thefullmonty3305 I brought up the point explicitly since I've been hearing reports of severe battery life problems with the Wasp. If yours is at 1 year plus, that's good to know.
@thefullmonty3305
2 жыл бұрын
@@bbmw9029 yeah 14 months no issues no Battery change as of yet and no loss of brightness
Is that a custom grip? Or tape?
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Grip tape with the logo that I got on Amazon
How do replace battery
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Take the Hex off the firearm. The battery compartment is on the underside of the the optic. Subscribe! to help my channel grow! Thanks
Problem with battery too last about 2 weeks
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had a battery problem, mine lasted almost two years.
How much for the wasp
@thefullmonty3305
5 ай бұрын
They discontinued them, too many problems I guess. Although mine still seems fine.
Mine hex wasp run out of battery so fast
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
Mine has been fine it’s still the same battery, zero issues.
The Wasp was garbage... Far to dim.. They discontinued it and now sell the OSP with the SHIELD SMSC.. I called Springfield to complain about how dim the red dot was and they swapped it for the SMSC and I couldn't be happier.
@Zay_96_
Ай бұрын
Did they swap for free ??
Holster from ❓
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
The holster I use is a iwb one made by Blackhawk for the Hellcat. Picked it up at my local gun shop. Consider subscribing please, helps the channel grow. Thanks
@gdeluisi613
Жыл бұрын
@@thefullmonty3305 I’m a Subscriber
@thefullmonty3305
Жыл бұрын
@@gdeluisi613 right on, appreciate that
that sucked.....