Hand size... Why is there no standard?

[Mark 40]

I have the small hand issue too. Pretty much limits me to J-frame when it comes to revolvers. For example, was gifted a Colt OMM 6" .38 spl. last year, but can only shoot it in single action. Had a Taurus 617 that was just a bit too big and ruled it out for CCW.

Now you don't often see grip circumference or trigger reach listed with gun reviews or manufacturer specs. This information would be most helpful. One site that publishes this data is:

https://www.gun-tests.com

That site has helped me to rule in/rule out guns that I might be interested in. But you have to sign up (free) for the basic data.

Lately I have been interested in an SP-101 model 5720. However I have found the trigger reach listed as 2.95” in double action and also as 3.2” in double action. My LGS had a .22LR SP-101 and although I did not measure it, the revolver was a good fit. I work weekends all winter now so getting to gun shows in usually out.

Does anyone have the ability to measure the trigger span on the 357 SP-101 for me?

 

[hdwhit]

Schwing asked:
Hand size... Why is there no standard?

Not to sound flippant, but we have no standard because people's hands are not all the same size.

We have it for feet, waist, neck and just about everything else so why not hands?

Actually we don't.

We have categorized measurements of garments and shoes, but there is no standard. You don't go down and buy a standard pair of pants that is expected to be used by all purchasers; you buy a pair of pants that is associated with your waist size and the length of your legs.

Historically, to the extent anthropometry (i.e. measure of the size of human beings) was even considered in the design of guns (along with pretty much every other type of consumer hardware) it as been to ensure that the design was sized so that it could be used by a set percentage of the population (i.e. 92%, 96%, etc.).

In more recent times; started by third parties as after-market additions, but more recently some manufacturers are starting to get involved, components are being made so that their size can be adjusted to fit the user's hand or arm; but even these adjustments are being provided to match median points within size range of the potential users' body that the manufacturer has decided to accommodate.

 

[Archie]

Gloves come in sizes, just like shoes. Normally, your glove size and shoe size are the same.

http://www.gibson-barnes.com/prod-293962/Nomex-Flying-Gloves.html

Bingo! There IS a standard for hand sizes. Glove size.

Now the only problem is to convince there is such a thing and pay attention when buying guns.

The manufacturers might have a certain reluctance to set up to manufacture every size. Sort of like length of pull on long guns.

 

[Klint Beastwood]

I just pick a gun up and use the same isometric grip and fundamentals I use from one handgun to the next. My handsize is probably close to medium, though I have meaty hands and biceps on my fingers so I don’t know if that is a plus or not. Point being, I’ve never really bought into the excuse of the assimilation between handsize and guns. It’s worked for me for a long time.
I got a little girl who can agree to it as well, however the over all weight of the gun is an issue...for repeated at the low ready time shooting...for now.