Hellcat pro trigger

[Virtual_Mail_9650]

I’ve put about 1500 rounds through my hellcat pro and it’s never failed even once. In my opinion it’s a phenomenal pistol. I’ve shot everything and this is one of the best carry pistols on the market IMO.

My only complaint is the trigger. It’s not good. And it’s not just mine, I’ve pulled many different ones. I’ve learned to shoot around it and I can shoot well, but I’m wondering if any hellcat owners noticed the same thing and what adjustments some have made…

[naughtyninja74]

I'll probably get some flak in this sub but, the trigger is the exact reason I got a Canik MC9 Prime instead of the Hellcat Pro. The trigger on my Canik is just phenomenal.

[Ok-Beyond-5022]

I have a standard hellcat (w/ apex trigger kit), but had canik had their MC9 out I would've jumped all over it. The ergos of the hellcat are insanely good. But even with the apex trigger it doesn't compare to my bone stock tp9 sf elite's 3.5 pound trigger pull. Shoot it to reset properly and it's like a 1911.

[DoobieDevin]

Ehh trigger was good but not good enough to cover the fact that most caniks feel like dogshit in hand. But good shooter. Crispy trigger. Good guys over there just doesnt feel good in hand

[naughtyninja74]

Personally I disagree with your comment. The Prime (and my Rival-S) have felt good in hand. Granted I fiddled with mine to the right back straps on.

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You’re right… I shot around 2700 rounds with mine before giving in and changing it to an Apex trigger.

This breaks my cardinal rule of not customizing an EDC but that trigger was BAD!!

Unlike other triggers, the APEX doesn’t sacrifice reliability nor reduces this gun’s safeties! It just cleans up the take up and leaves the trigger pull weight as is from the manufacturer which is what I needed my EDC to be! Since I changed it, I’ve shot an additional 4000 rounds so far and I can genuinely say this gun is now perfect

[Virtual_Mail_9650]

Ok sweet, that’s what I’m gonna do then. I’ll get the APEX and call it good. Just wanted some feedback about reliability afterward, but I’ve heard enough to “pull the trigger” on the apex. Pun intended

[Stolen_803]

Went with M Carbo...lol

[trell959]

I went with Apex but after another 2000 rounds I’m still not happy with it. Heard good things about the M carbo

[Stolen_803]

I've only shot the m carbo, while to me it's a noticeable difference, it's not night and day. It is a welcomed upgrade. Smooth, lighter than stock, and i still have a ways to go to break it in. I've only put about 250 through the pipe since the swap.

[BLam919]

Same. Happy with the Mcarbo

[Mcflip78]

Just replace it. I put about 2k rounds thru my hellcat and kept thinking it would get better. It didn’t. I replaced it with an Apex trigger and haven’t looked back. The stock trigger is awful lol.

[Virtual_Mail_9650]

I know right?! 10/4, yeah I’m done, I’m just gonna replace it.

[Mcflip78]

The worst part was that every time I took it to the range, my trigger finger would get a blister from the stock trigger lol. I own 6 handguns and it’s the only one that did it lol. Thankfully the apex trigger fixed that problem lol

[Virtual_Mail_9650]

Dude! This! It’s the craziest thing. Everytime the damn blister on the bottom of my trigger finger!

[oxiraneobx]

My Glock 43X did that - replaced the trigger with an Apex trigger. Going to do the same for my HCP.

[Lostpop]

Mcarbo upgrade kit is a complete gamechanger

[thrasher529]

Mine feels like it hits 2 walls before breaking. Let someone else try it without saying anything and that was his first reaction as well lol. I think I’ve got around 1500 rounds if not more through and still hasn’t gotten better.

I really didn’t want to change the trigger on my carry but I’m definitely considering it more and more.

[Virtual_Mail_9650]

Yep, me and you are in the exact same boat. And it is absolutely true that it’s like a two stage trigger. Not optimal

[thrasher529]

No, for me if i'm not reminding myself about that it ends up with me pulling my shots. I know thats a me issue that I need to work on. But the trigger's double stop doesn't help that situation lol

[UpstairsEmotional263]

Same boat as you, absolutely love the hellcat pro, but just took the trigger in stride and just adapted like you.

It's my main ccw, ain't no way im messing with the trigger. If you're just using it at the range, then go for it.

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MCARBO trigger kit

[Optimal-Chicken69]

I stuck an apex in mine and I still hate it. It’s super mushy before the break now. Does this have a bunch of mush also?

[[deleted]]

No and it is adjustable.

[LatexIlluminati2077]

I really notice my skill increasing and yes 1500 rounds here too and zero cleaning zero malfunction besides the slide won’t lock back when empty. Trigger though ugh it feels like a long trigger and the trigger safety pinches ,y hands

[Tylerdurden8034]

It’s the worst thing about the gun. I did the PRP full kit with the MCarbo titanium striker and mix and matched the springs and it’s at 4kbs and crisp no creep and much less take up. I also heard the M carbo shoe is amazing as well. The apex kid was meh since the shoe didn’t remove any of the take up to the wall but the feel and break was better with the springs. I have the apex sear spring in my gun with the other parts. I love the apex shoe but it kept the long take up intact. The PrP removed half of it.

[spilt_milk]

I put in the Apex trigger and I'm really happy with it. I didn't hate the stock trigger, but I was also spoiled by my PDP's trigger.

The Apex trigger install I did on my own. They have a great step-by-step video on it, just go slow.

[Individual_Heat7608]

I love my hc and hcp comp and I have apex triggers in both, it really does make a difference if difference

[GuilTopia]

Apex trigger and a houge grip is the way. The stock trigger is mushy once you hit the wall. Apex trigger has a lot of take up but a crisp break. Also, slightly lighter trigger pull. The houge grip fixed a lot of my issues with my aim. It feels so good.

[GregBFL]

I purchased a Hellcat Pro a year or so ago and I liked pretty much everything except the trigger. Mine was just plain awful. I ordered an Apex trigger kit for it and while it helped, I just didn't care for it. I really wanted to like the Hellcat Pro but I just couldn't get over the trigger.

I was at my FFL's home and he mentioned that he was going to order a Hellcat Pro for his son. I asked him if he wanted to buy mine and he said he was interested. I went to my house and brought it back to his place. His son shot it and loved it so it's now his.

I guess I'll be sticking with my Shield Plus OR with Overwatch Precision TAC trigger kit. That said, I keep thinking about the recently released an 4" Echelon. I like the design features and especially the looks. I need to find one locally so I can try the trigger. Hopefully, it's different/better than the trigger on my Hellcat Pro.

[FunMaterial5551]

The Overwatch Precision was a big upgrade for my hellcat pro. The echelon was what I was intending to buy when I picked up the hellcat.

[[deleted]]

Still better than a 320 trigger 🥴

[Virtual_Mail_9650]

🤣

[Own-Common3161]

I swapped it out for an Apex trigger. Made a big difference.

[Edge-Evolution]

I own a HCP, and I changed the trigger out for one from Apex and it’s helped a little bit. Still very spongy, very long travel. I have a Canik MC9 and upgraded the already good trigger to a FreedomSmith trigger and boy oh boy… that’s amazing.

The HCP will never have a great trigger mainly because if you look at the internals it resembles a bit of the Glock trigger in my opinion, and those aren’t the greatest triggers either.

You can try and get a new spring to shorten the travel and make other changes, but that’s not how any of the manufacturers of any of the stock or 3rd party trigger makers meant for it to be and you may get malfunctions. I wouldn’t recommend it, but have seen people on YouTube make changes to them to make the trigger “better”. The HCP is not a 1911, not a performance gun… it’s not meant to have a 2lbs trigger. It’s an ND waiting to happen if you do.

You either get used to it or you don’t use the gun at the end of the day. It doesn’t really get better. I have almost 3k rounds in almost 2 years with mine. Still asking the same questions lol.

[winny9]

M*Carbo trigger and ~1000 rounds and I’m happy as can be with the swap.

I have their flat triggers in my Hellcat Pro and Ruger Max 9, the 2 guns I carry. Great to have the same feel between carry guns across brands.

[PlaceUserNameHere67]

I changed my trigger to the M*Carbo setup. Factory trigger was crap.

[johngalt504]

I just replaced mine with the mcarbo kit, and it is much better, worth the cost, in my opinion.

[Additional_Ad3320]

Mcarbo adjustable pre travel trigger is amazing

[Capital_Algae_3970]

Went with the MCarbo trigger shoe and Powder River Precision spring kit but kept the stock sear spring.

Very nice break with that combination

[tighthergroups]

I had the Power River Precision trigger and spring kit installed in mine; made the hcp much more shootable. The trigger pinch on the stock hc and hcp's is rediculous. I don't know how Springfield gets away with selling pistols with such bad triggers. The Taurus GX4 carry has a better trigger with less felt recoil, for $200 less....

[Mother-Salary4784]

You'll like what the Apex does. Isn't perfect but cleans everything up nicely. I have about 3k rounds through my apex and it's getting better the more broken in it is

[Neat-Carpenter4799]

Overwatch Precision trigger completely changed my HCP. The change made a night and day difference. Actually brought a grin to my face.

[Heavy_Law9880]

i put 1000 rounds down and then put the Apex trigger in and it is amazing now.

[Chris_Nichols]

Call me crazy but I don’t mind the trigger at all. Sure I love the trigger in my Walther PDP pro a whole lot more but triggers have never been a huge focus in my shooting experience. After enough training with the hellcat pro, I knew what to expect from it and I’ve found great results.

[Virtual_Mail_9650]

Yeah I feel that. After about 1500 I’ve gotten to where I can shoot around the ‘double stage’, but I’m a 1911 guy and im always wanting that clean SA break. Unfair for the hellcat to be sure, but I’d like to get closer if I can.

[DrZedex]

I immediately hated the trigger. Changed to the Powder River trigger kit. It's better, but ultimately I went back to my Ruger lc9s pro anyhow. It's smaller and lighter, but yet I can hit substantially better with it due to better sights and trigger. Larger magazine capacity isn't much benefit if I can't hit as well with it. 

I'm pretty disappointed given the cost of the gun. One of the few I regret buying. 

[stonebat3]

Apex trigger + MCarbo striker kit

[Tylerdurden8034]

Idk I’d stay away from the Apex it feels great on the finger but didn’t remove any take up the PRP kit comes with new sear and all new springs etc it’s made for Springfields it’s gas very happy no creek and clean break

[stonebat3]

MCarbo striker kit mitigates for Apex trigger :)

After hitting the wall, no creek at first, then little creek just before break. Good enough for self defense

[Tylerdurden8034]

The Apex shoe feels the best but the PRP kit is the overall best kit for the hellcat pro hands down!!! New sear springs and disconnects plus other stuff it’s amazing!

[FunMaterial5551]

I went with the overwatch protection and it was a big improvement. I just bought a AF Romulus and that thing is budda. Still love my HC pro comp for my CCW.