Definitive Guns For Small Hands thread... - Page 4

chuck brick · February 18th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artz

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

The price on them is rediculous now, but when I bought one for my wife - who's hands are the size of a 6 or 7 year old's - they I paid far less for it. Her hands are so small she can actually use the NAA Mini-Revolver like a real gun, but the Colt .380 Mustang fits her perfectly - it's her "service duty" gun, as no other of comparable quality fits her as well.

Stay safe,

Chuck Brick.

ricka01 · March 8th, 2008, 11:24 AM

I am afflicted with small hands and short trigger reach. I looked long and hard for a 9mm semi-auto pistol a couple of months ago. I couldn't stand the Glocks' grips, and I couldn't shoot the Springfield XD9 very well. Both had recoil that was too sharp for this newbie. Theonly other rentals the range had were the Sig 226 and 229. I ended up with a CZ 75 SP-01 (based on reviews and one in the store), and a Sig 226.

1. The CZ 75 SP-01 (w/safety) is great for small hands and short trigger reach, as long as you shoot in the SA mode only. The DA mode lengthens the trigger reach considerably, and the DA pull is incredibly heavy. But, if you keep it cocked and locked, or begin shooting after racking the slide, then it is great for small hands. By the way, the SA trigger pull was very heavy to begin with also, but after about 1500 rounds is now very, very light. The only downside for CCW purposes is that it is full size, and heavy. Therefore, for me it is a great night stand gun.

2. I tried the Sig 226 and 229 at the range. I thought they shot really nice, and had much less recoil than the polymer XDs and Glocks. The grips on these things are large, and the trigger reach really long, so I never thought of getting one. However, when I went to a gun show looking for the SP-01, I saw an incredible deal on a Sig 226, and bought it, hoping that I could "make it work." I couldn't, until....I installed what Sig calls the "Short Trigger." This trigger reduced the trigger reach by a huge amount. The trigger reach now is perfect, even better than the SP-01, and even made the DA pull very manageable. This despite its large grip size. Everything about the 226 in terms of trigger reach is now just as good as a Glock, XD, or 1911. Again, for CCW purposes, the downside is that the gun is a full size pistol, and heavy.

Since these two purchases, I have noticed a couple of others that I would seriously consider - even ahead of the above two:

1. S&W M&P9. When I did research before my first gun purchases, I read some really negative articles about the Smith and Wesson semi-auto pistols, and therefore didn't consider any. However, I now realize that these articles were about the older Sigma line of pistols. S&W's new line of pistols, called the M&P is a different story. You can read all about them in magazine and forum reviews. I have tried the M&P9 at the range (friend's gun), and can say that the trigger reach is very short and manageable for my small hands. I used the medium sized grip backstrap. Recoil was also much lighter than the Glocks/XDs. If I hadn't already purchased the Sig and CZ, I would probably go with this one.

Another pistol that I have seen in the store, but have not been able to shoot, is the H&K P30. This thing has great ergonomics, and the shortest trigger reach I have every seen. The downside to this pistol is the high price.

I hope this helps.

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March 8th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#32
ricka01 New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 2	I am afflicted with small hands and short trigger reach. I looked long and hard for a 9mm semi-auto pistol a couple of months ago. I couldn't stand the Glocks' grips, and I couldn't shoot the Springfield XD9 very well. Both had recoil that was too sharp for this newbie. Theonly other rentals the range had were the Sig 226 and 229. I ended up with a CZ 75 SP-01 (based on reviews and one in the store), and a Sig 226. 1. The CZ 75 SP-01 (w/safety) is great for small hands and short trigger reach, as long as you shoot in the SA mode only. The DA mode lengthens the trigger reach considerably, and the DA pull is incredibly heavy. But, if you keep it cocked and locked, or begin shooting after racking the slide, then it is great for small hands. By the way, the SA trigger pull was very heavy to begin with also, but after about 1500 rounds is now very, very light. The only downside for CCW purposes is that it is full size, and heavy. Therefore, for me it is a great night stand gun. 2. I tried the Sig 226 and 229 at the range. I thought they shot really nice, and had much less recoil than the polymer XDs and Glocks. The grips on these things are large, and the trigger reach really long, so I never thought of getting one. However, when I went to a gun show looking for the SP-01, I saw an incredible deal on a Sig 226, and bought it, hoping that I could "make it work." I couldn't, until....I installed what Sig calls the "Short Trigger." This trigger reduced the trigger reach by a huge amount. The trigger reach now is perfect, even better than the SP-01, and even made the DA pull very manageable. This despite its large grip size. Everything about the 226 in terms of trigger reach is now just as good as a Glock, XD, or 1911. Again, for CCW purposes, the downside is that the gun is a full size pistol, and heavy. Since these two purchases, I have noticed a couple of others that I would seriously consider - even ahead of the above two: 1. S&W M&P9. When I did research before my first gun purchases, I read some really negative articles about the Smith and Wesson semi-auto pistols, and therefore didn't consider any. However, I now realize that these articles were about the older Sigma line of pistols. S&W's new line of pistols, called the M&P is a different story. You can read all about them in magazine and forum reviews. I have tried the M&P9 at the range (friend's gun), and can say that the trigger reach is very short and manageable for my small hands. I used the medium sized grip backstrap. Recoil was also much lighter than the Glocks/XDs. If I hadn't already purchased the Sig and CZ, I would probably go with this one. Another pistol that I have seen in the store, but have not been able to shoot, is the H&K P30. This thing has great ergonomics, and the shortest trigger reach I have every seen. The downside to this pistol is the high price. I hope this helps.