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For a man I have small hands. Even though I grew up shooting a full size 1911 45ACP since my teens, I find the new double stack mag semi auto pistols difficult to grip.
I bought a S&W M&P in 40 cal. Although I really liked the Smith, even with the small backstrap swell, I did not like the grip or the feel when firing with the polymer frame.
Then I held a Springfield Armory EMP and knew I had to get one. After shooting my new EMP in 40S&W I knew that I had made the right decision. On my trip to the range a friend of mine with the same build I have tried it, and he now raves about it.
With the single stack 8 round mag (9 rounds in 9MM) + one in the chamber it does not have as many shots per mag as the double stacks, but it is VERY accurate at handgun ranges and a few well placed shots will do much better than a rain of bullets over an area.
It is very slim and easy to carry concealed.
Anyone with small hands would do well to take a close look at this little handgun.
look at the EMP and the Taurus 709 and the PPS and again if you have the $$ the HK P7 even the slightly larger Taurus PT Millennium series that comes in 9/40/45 is great for smaller hands.
I know what you mean about hand size, though with me, it is not so much hand size as relatively smallish fingers mounted on large hands. Glad to see you found a solution!
I was a 1911/sixgun guy for quite a while. I now must use certain approved double-stacks on the job, and found the SIG P229 small enough, if it has either a factory "short" trigger, or a custom narrower, contoured trigger.
Last edited by Rexster; January 1st, 2010 at 05:32 PM.
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The Kahr K9 9mm semi-auto is very good for smaller hands, as well. About as good-fitting, for me, as the EMP, but it's a bit taller and handles the area around the heel of the palm better.
I like how the Para Carry 9 and similar variants feel, except for how the end of the back strap bits into the palm of the hand. Otherwise, it's another worth considering, for folks with smaller hands.
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That's a sweet pistola there. What kind of price range do those run if you don't mind me asking? I have short fat fingers and really thick hands, so I've had the same issue with many double stack grips. I bought the Taurus PT709 Slim and it fit the bill for me, but I'm really interested in the EMP. I'm assuming it is SAO?
BugDude,
Unfortunately price is the EMP's only potential drawback. New, they sell for just over $1000 around here. But it is a quality handgun and should last longer than most users. It is also extremely accurate. A 4 shot group under 2" at 10 yards with a 5th flyer due to a pulled shot.
And yes it has been scaled down to accommodate the shorter 9mm and 40S&W rounds, but is the true 1911 design, SAO.
Try one and I think you will see it is worth the extra money.
The EMP is a great gun. If you like it due to small hands (which I have too), try a Beretta PX4 - subcompact, and it may be your next gun. Comfy.... changeable backstrap on the grip.
I love the feel of my EMP9, but I've had a few reliability issues with it. The last few hundred rounds have been without problems but I still don't entirely trust it. It has been supplanted for me by my Walther PPS, which has been flawless so far.
I purchased a Smith&Wesson Model 3914 (single stack 9mm) back in 1990 for the very same reason. I still have it and hope to God I always will as it's proven to be the right semi-auto for me.
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