Definitive Guns For Small Hands thread...

[Dean407]

I have small hands. Such is life. I've seen threads start and putter out without every option being mentioned.

I'll mention what I know and if I missed some let me know.

I lean more towards ccw guns and therefore they should be able to control with 1 small hand if required. Most larger guns can be handled ok with two hands.

Prefer 9mm and up, but we can't be picky. :)

After most options have been mentioned I'll sort them and slap links in.

Add 'em if ya got 'em...comments if you've had 1st hand experience with the guns below would be good. If you have small hands all the better.

Many revolvers such as J-frames.

Most 1911 makes

SIG 239

SIG 220 (kind of)

SIG 225

SIG 232

Springfield XD9/XD45

Springfield EMP

Kahr guns

HK P30 with smallest inserts

HK P2000 with Small backstrap

HK P2000SK (kind of-more yes than no)

HKP7 (?) not sure- never held it.

Not sure of HK45 and HK45c

Some think CZ's are good for small hands. I found the trigger reach pretty far on the P-01 and not much different than the SIG 229.

High Power (probably thinnest and overall nicest grip I've felt for my hands)

Browning BDM/BDA

Can someone take a tape measure and measure the grip circumference just under the trigger guard of a BHP or clone? Just curious if you have a few minutes.

S&W M&P

S&W 3913 and 908 (not sure if the 40's are still thin as well)

Walther PPS (?) Haven't felt this, but being single stack- probably good for small hands unless shaped odd.

Walther PPK

Walther P99 with small backstrap. Haven't held it, but in searching it came up.

Some say G26. Maybe other Glocks if you pony up for a grip reduction.

Steyr M9

Ruger SR9

Beretta PX4 and PX4c when it's out

Taurus - MilPro some say. I'm sure the PT709 will be nice for us small handed people when it comes out.

Kel Tek PF9

[QKShooter]

A 1911 is great for a person with really small hands.

Opt for a
> Short Trigger
> Flat mainspring housing
> Thinner than factory standard grips

[atctimmy]

I like the small revos like the J frame and the Taurus 85.

[Dean407]

I suppose 1911's are good grip size wise.

I'd prefer DA/SA though as I've never owned a single action gun and started out on DA/SA. I'd also prefer 9mm. BUT- if limited to a single stack may as well go to 40 or 45 or 10mm.

[f8lranger4x4]

Bersa .380
Sig 239 are good

[randytulsa2]

1911's, Kahrs, J-frames.

I've got small hands, too.

It's frustrating- I cannot grip a Glock to save my life, and they're superb in every way for other people...

[rocky]

Originally Posted by QKShooter

A 1911 is great for a person with really small hands.

Opt for a
> Short Trigger
> Flat mainspring housing
> Thinner than factory standard grips

Exactly what I have . Works great.

[SIXTO]

Originally Posted by Dean407

I suppose 1911's are good grip size wise.

I'd prefer DA/SA though as I've never owned a single action gun and started out on DA/SA. I'd also prefer 9mm. BUT- if limited to a single stack may as well go to 40 or 45 or 10mm.

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.

[dr_cmg]

Smith & Wesson semis with single stack mags are very good for small hands. If you can find one of their 10mm guns you will find that it works great for small hands. My wife and I both love the S&W 1066 and my hands are not large. I wear a medium gloves, she wears small and both of us can handle the 1066 easily. It is my EDC.

[Agave]

I can't reach the mag release on any pistol. That is part of the reason I got a Ruger P95. But then I realized that I was becoming spoiled to dropping the mag with my trigger finger.

Now I drop the mag with my left thumb. Any other ideas?