Definitive Guns For Small Hands thread... - Page 2

kpw · February 9th, 2008, 01:25 AM

I have large hands but I installed a set of Navidrex thin micarta grips from Brownells on my BHP. The transformation was amazing. My 13 y.o. son put a 150 rounds through it today with a big smile. If you have small hands and want a hi-cap pistol, the BHP is the way to go.

Saint77 · February 9th, 2008, 03:30 AM

My wife has small hands and she loves her Taurus Mil Pro PT111 9MM. Its a little too small for me, and I end up rubbing the tip of my trigger finger on my support hand by the base of the thumb. That lil bad boy packs a punch though.

Herknav · February 9th, 2008, 08:22 AM

Dean,

I have small hands as well. IMO, there are two dimensions to consider. One is girth of the grip. The other is trigger reach (this applies if you have short fingers.

From your list:

J-frames--Works well.

Other S&Ws--Depends on the grips. I loathe target grips due to their large size. With good grips, anything up to an N-frame is pretty natural. I have not tried the X-frame.

Most 1911 makes--I echo what the guys above said.

Kahr guns--Trigger reach was a shade long, but doable.

High Power--Works well, but I've never tried the DA version.

Not on your list:

SIG 226--No problems.

Springfield XD40--No problems.

Beretta M-9--A shade thick in the grip, but my real issue is trigger reach. I can make it work well, but it's not natural.

Dean407 · February 9th, 2008, 11:16 AM

226 is too big for me for sure.

I'm not really looking for a gun for me, but just posting this in every forum to make it easy to find when soemoen else comes along.

I've owned a CZ P-01, SIG 229, HK P2000SK, Beretta PX4, S&W 642, and fired a P226 and G17.

But yeah- I should have listed all XD's.

Baby Hulk · February 9th, 2008, 01:16 PM

Dean,

You're a step ahead of me. I've got small hands and find the XD9sc to be perfect! I can't wait for the Storm 9c.

sniper58 · February 9th, 2008, 01:30 PM

+1 on the 1911! BHP is and always will be an awesome gun. My third choice would be either a J-frame revolver or the Bersa .380.

LenS · February 9th, 2008, 01:51 PM

Dean,

My Wife and I have the same (small) sized hands.

Mas Ayoob, back ~20 years ago, addressed this issue specifically at one of the first AWARE seminars that was given. He was focused on women, but it struck a chord with me.

I let my first 1911 languish in my safe for ~23 years before selling it. Then my first defensive handgun course with Jim Crews taught me about "short triggers" (a $14 drop-in solution for small hands). I was elated to learn this but pissed because I had sold that 1911 a few years earlier.

Today my favorite gun is the S&W 1911 with a short trigger!!

S&W J-frames work well, with proper grips . . . and there are tons of different sizes/styles to choose from.

My Wife chose a Glock 17 and S&W 64 (K-frame) and shoots both without problems (she only shoots the revolver SA, mainly due to carpal tunnel issues).

I can handle the H&K USP .45c just fine, but the Glock 21 is too wide in my hand . . . once the G21SF gets approved here (dumb testing requirements) I plan on getting one as I like .45 as a CCW caliber.

The H&K P7 is unique, thin grips and I can shoot it just fine for a few mags before the trigger guard turns cherry red and too hot to handle.

I tried the SigPro 2340 and found it too big for my hands.

Yes, I find hitting the mag release single-handed to be a problem on many guns, but I don't let that get into my decision-tree if the gun fits/shoots otherwise. I just work around this issue if need-be.

falcon1 · February 9th, 2008, 02:36 PM

An arched mainspring housing is a good addition for the short trigger on the M1911 for small hands.

ron8903 · February 9th, 2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIXTO

Watch out... SA can be very addictive. It took me a long time to go back to a sa/da, I'm a die hard Sig fan... and I'm shopping for another LW commander as I type this.

About your question... The 239 is best in 9mm and I really like Kahrs too, the K9 is a great ccw gun.

Agree, My p239 fits my hand like a glove.

atctimmy · February 9th, 2008, 06:10 PM

The M&P pistols are nice for smaller hands. My wife likes the feel of the small backstrap grip.

February 9th, 2008, 08:22 AM	#13
Herknav Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waypoint 0 Posts: 498	Dean, I have small hands as well. IMO, there are two dimensions to consider. One is girth of the grip. The other is trigger reach (this applies if you have short fingers. From your list: J-frames--Works well. Other S&Ws--Depends on the grips. I loathe target grips due to their large size. With good grips, anything up to an N-frame is pretty natural. I have not tried the X-frame. Most 1911 makes--I echo what the guys above said. Kahr guns--Trigger reach was a shade long, but doable. High Power--Works well, but I've never tried the DA version. Not on your list: SIG 226--No problems. Springfield XD40--No problems. Beretta M-9--A shade thick in the grip, but my real issue is trigger reach. I can make it work well, but it's not natural. __________________ I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on Earth.--Steve McQueen

February 9th, 2008, 11:16 AM	#14
Dean407 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 106	226 is too big for me for sure. I'm not really looking for a gun for me, but just posting this in every forum to make it easy to find when soemoen else comes along. I've owned a CZ P-01, SIG 229, HK P2000SK, Beretta PX4, S&W 642, and fired a P226 and G17. But yeah- I should have listed all XD's. __________________ Regards, Dean Harris -Realtor http://www.GetMyFloridaHouse.com CCW: HK P2000SK w/ X-Grip Range: Beretta PX4

February 9th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#15
Baby Hulk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,076	Dean, You're a step ahead of me. I've got small hands and find the XD9sc to be perfect! I can't wait for the Storm 9c. __________________ It's not about the caliber you carry, it's about how you USE it. Acts 4:12 (Mohammad Who?) 1988 DIE HARD 2008 NRA Member

February 9th, 2008, 01:30 PM	#16
sniper58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,051	+1 on the 1911! BHP is and always will be an awesome gun. My third choice would be either a J-frame revolver or the Bersa .380. __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

February 9th, 2008, 06:10 PM	#20
atctimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the man cave Posts: 1,125	The M&P pistols are nice for smaller hands. My wife likes the feel of the small backstrap grip. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! - I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

February 9th, 2008, 01:25 AM	#11
kpw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Posts: 646	I have large hands but I installed a set of Navidrex thin micarta grips from Brownells on my BHP. The transformation was amazing. My 13 y.o. son put a 150 rounds through it today with a big smile. If you have small hands and want a hi-cap pistol, the BHP is the way to go.

February 9th, 2008, 03:30 AM	#12
Saint77 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 358	My wife has small hands and she loves her Taurus Mil Pro PT111 9MM. Its a little too small for me, and I end up rubbing the tip of my trigger finger on my support hand by the base of the thumb. That lil bad boy packs a punch though.

February 9th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#17
LenS Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,334	Dean, My Wife and I have the same (small) sized hands. Mas Ayoob, back ~20 years ago, addressed this issue specifically at one of the first AWARE seminars that was given. He was focused on women, but it struck a chord with me. I let my first 1911 languish in my safe for ~23 years before selling it. Then my first defensive handgun course with Jim Crews taught me about "short triggers" (a $14 drop-in solution for small hands). I was elated to learn this but pissed because I had sold that 1911 a few years earlier. Today my favorite gun is the S&W 1911 with a short trigger!! S&W J-frames work well, with proper grips . . . and there are tons of different sizes/styles to choose from. My Wife chose a Glock 17 and S&W 64 (K-frame) and shoots both without problems (she only shoots the revolver SA, mainly due to carpal tunnel issues). I can handle the H&K USP .45c just fine, but the Glock 21 is too wide in my hand . . . once the G21SF gets approved here (dumb testing requirements) I plan on getting one as I like .45 as a CCW caliber. The H&K P7 is unique, thin grips and I can shoot it just fine for a few mags before the trigger guard turns cherry red and too hot to handle. I tried the SigPro 2340 and found it too big for my hands. Yes, I find hitting the mag release single-handed to be a problem on many guns, but I don't let that get into my decision-tree if the gun fits/shoots otherwise. I just work around this issue if need-be.

February 9th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#18
falcon1 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,434	An arched mainspring housing is a good addition for the short trigger on the M1911 for small hands.

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