Definitive Guns For Small Hands thread... - Page 3

artz · February 9th, 2008, 10:22 PM

My Kahr TP45 loves small hands....

AutoFan · February 9th, 2008, 11:34 PM

I have small hands (most small mens gloves fit or are slightly loose). 1911's are good, and I favor the arched mainsprings. I have never had problems with any Sig. HK P7's and USP's (except for the 45's) are no problem. XD's, Kahrs, BHP's, Beretta's, and CZ's (my personal favorite) are all good. Don't like Glocks, but only because they are too blocky and square, they shift in my hand during recoil and the finger grooves are off for my hands.

Don't know about the rest of your list, I've only shot revolvers a handful of times.

dr_cmg · February 9th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Someone mentioned the Sig P239 these are great for small hands. The Kahrs are good as well. My wife really likes her CW9.

artz · February 10th, 2008, 12:11 AM

I got a .380 mustang that'll fit an 8 year old. I hope your hands aren't THAT small !!!

LongRider · February 12th, 2008, 03:24 AM

+1 on XD. A big part of why an XD is my EDC is because how well it fit my mitt. Still think a double stack .45 that fits my hand is a minor miracle

Ron · February 12th, 2008, 08:46 AM

In addition to the S&W 642 J frame revolver, the Walther P99c is great. It comes with two different back strapes, and I find the smaller is perfect for small hands. You can decock the striker and carry in D/A, with each pull thereafter being a sweet S/A.

Ron

S3ymour · February 12th, 2008, 09:55 AM

The new Walther PPS is also a good gun for small hands. My favorite is still the BHP. Hard to beat such a beautiful, reliable gun.

RJMech · February 13th, 2008, 12:02 AM

My hands are fairly small and I'm comfortable with my Ruger P345. It is a single stack so the grip is narrow. It is easily controlled and accurate.

dnowell · February 13th, 2008, 02:26 AM

I've got smallish hands - same size as my girlfriend's and thinner to boot. My brother, who I shoot with, has very large hands. Based on my experience and on watching him, there's more of a question of individual preference.

I can shoot thick double stack glocks just fine, or 686 revolvers, but my small size makes a P-3AT comfortable for me (grip-wise) while he can't really hold it right. I know a woman who's maybe 5'3 / 100 lbs and her gun is the 357 686. She shoots better than I do - by a lot - and definitely has even smaller hands than mine.

All said, I've never liked anything better than the SIG P230. Goes exactly where I point it.

My vote is to pick a bunch of guns up, and try going to a range where you can rent as many different guns as possible. I hate the experience of using smaller revolvers, but love how smaller semis feel. Many disagree. You'll need to find your own comfort point -- it's an extremely individual question.

Good luck!

rayjay · February 17th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Smith&Wesson 908 9mm single stack, excellent for CC
Glock 36, slim line 45acp, single stack 6+1, one of my top carries
Kahr T9 or T40 (mine), single stack, BHP grip contour, top choice
S&W Model 60-15, J frame 357, 3" barrel

February 9th, 2008, 10:22 PM	#21
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,110	My Kahr TP45 loves small hands.... __________________ '' Lord, grant me the serenity for things that I can not change "

February 9th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#23
dr_cmg Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,555	Someone mentioned the Sig P239 these are great for small hands. The Kahrs are good as well. My wife really likes her CW9. __________________ George Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

February 10th, 2008, 12:11 AM	#24
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,110	I got a .380 mustang that'll fit an 8 year old. I hope your hands aren't THAT small !!! __________________ '' Lord, grant me the serenity for things that I can not change "

February 12th, 2008, 03:24 AM	#25
LongRider Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,364	+1 on XD. A big part of why an XD is my EDC is because how well it fit my mitt. Still think a double stack .45 that fits my hand is a minor miracle __________________ Those who would, deny, require permit, license, certification, or authorization for me to bear arms are as dangerous & evil as those who would molest, abuse, assault, rape or murder my family Walking upright does not make you human.

February 12th, 2008, 08:46 AM	#26
Ron Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,217	In addition to the S&W 642 J frame revolver, the Walther P99c is great. It comes with two different back strapes, and I find the smaller is perfect for small hands. You can decock the striker and carry in D/A, with each pull thereafter being a sweet S/A. Ron __________________ "It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him." J. R. R. Tolkien

February 9th, 2008, 11:34 PM	#22
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 938	I have small hands (most small mens gloves fit or are slightly loose). 1911's are good, and I favor the arched mainsprings. I have never had problems with any Sig. HK P7's and USP's (except for the 45's) are no problem. XD's, Kahrs, BHP's, Beretta's, and CZ's (my personal favorite) are all good. Don't like Glocks, but only because they are too blocky and square, they shift in my hand during recoil and the finger grooves are off for my hands. Don't know about the rest of your list, I've only shot revolvers a handful of times.

February 12th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#27
S3ymour Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 427	The new Walther PPS is also a good gun for small hands. My favorite is still the BHP. Hard to beat such a beautiful, reliable gun. __________________ "All war is deception" --Sun Tzu MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

February 13th, 2008, 12:02 AM	#28
RJMech New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 13	My hands are fairly small and I'm comfortable with my Ruger P345. It is a single stack so the grip is narrow. It is easily controlled and accurate.

February 13th, 2008, 02:26 AM	#29
dnowell Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	I've got smallish hands - same size as my girlfriend's and thinner to boot. My brother, who I shoot with, has very large hands. Based on my experience and on watching him, there's more of a question of individual preference. I can shoot thick double stack glocks just fine, or 686 revolvers, but my small size makes a P-3AT comfortable for me (grip-wise) while he can't really hold it right. I know a woman who's maybe 5'3 / 100 lbs and her gun is the 357 686. She shoots better than I do - by a lot - and definitely has even smaller hands than mine. All said, I've never liked anything better than the SIG P230. Goes exactly where I point it. My vote is to pick a bunch of guns up, and try going to a range where you can rent as many different guns as possible. I hate the experience of using smaller revolvers, but love how smaller semis feel. Many disagree. You'll need to find your own comfort point -- it's an extremely individual question. Good luck!

February 17th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#30
rayjay Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CNY Posts: 16	Smith&Wesson 908 9mm single stack, excellent for CC Glock 36, slim line 45acp, single stack 6+1, one of my top carries Kahr T9 or T40 (mine), single stack, BHP grip contour, top choice S&W Model 60-15, J frame 357, 3" barrel

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