So I've got really tiny hands. And I HATE it. I'm 6'3" and I have these tiny, tiny hands that prevent me from being able to adequately use most pistols. I've only found one handgun that I've been able to use consistently well, and that is a S&W model 15-3 with stock grips (the kind that don't fill in the space behind the trigger guard).
I would, however, like to purchase a semi-auto as well, and I'm having severe difficulty finding one that works for me. All of the pistols listed I have trouble reaching the trigger on while maintaining a proper grip. If I shift my grip, I can barely reach the trigger with the tip of the pad on my index finger, but the rear of the frame bashes the base knuckle of my thumb. I've even received some one-on-one personal training from a local NRA instructor to make sure my grip was correct. These are the semi-auto pistols that I've actually shot that I had that problem with:
Beretta 92/92A1
CZ 75 (OMG how can anybody shoot this gun?!?!)
FNH FNP/FNP45
Glock 17/19/22/23/26/27 (very bad... )
Glock 20/21 (even worse )
H&K USP/USPc/USP45/USP45c/P2000/P2000sk/P30
Para LDA single and double stack
S&W M&P9/40/9c/40c
S&W M&P45
Sig P225/226/228/229/232/239
Springfield XD/XD45/XDm
Walther P99/PPK (PPK very bad)
So yeah... I've been busy. The only pistols I've shot that I haven't had a single problem with have been a Taurus 24/7 .45 (one outing) and a 1911 (various single stack with normal triggers on various occasions). Trouble is I don't really trust the Taurus as I may be carrying this pistol, and the 1911 just isn't for me. I appreciate it and may own one in the future, but personal preference. I have examined the SR9 by Ruger and it fits my hand wonderfully and I can reach the trigger, but I'm unsure of reputation, reliability, and durability. What I've read online has been all over the place. The range I go to does not have one to rent and told me they won't be making one available in the near future cuss:). Not to mention the SR9 I held had a really heavy trigger. I wouldn't call it gritty, just heavy.
Are there any other pistols that I'm missing? Criteria include 9x19 or .45ACP, compact or full sized. Thanks!
I would, however, like to purchase a semi-auto as well, and I'm having severe difficulty finding one that works for me. All of the pistols listed I have trouble reaching the trigger on while maintaining a proper grip. If I shift my grip, I can barely reach the trigger with the tip of the pad on my index finger, but the rear of the frame bashes the base knuckle of my thumb. I've even received some one-on-one personal training from a local NRA instructor to make sure my grip was correct. These are the semi-auto pistols that I've actually shot that I had that problem with:
Beretta 92/92A1
CZ 75 (OMG how can anybody shoot this gun?!?!)
FNH FNP/FNP45
Glock 17/19/22/23/26/27 (very bad... )
Glock 20/21 (even worse )
H&K USP/USPc/USP45/USP45c/P2000/P2000sk/P30
Para LDA single and double stack
S&W M&P9/40/9c/40c
S&W M&P45
Sig P225/226/228/229/232/239
Springfield XD/XD45/XDm
Walther P99/PPK (PPK very bad)
So yeah... I've been busy. The only pistols I've shot that I haven't had a single problem with have been a Taurus 24/7 .45 (one outing) and a 1911 (various single stack with normal triggers on various occasions). Trouble is I don't really trust the Taurus as I may be carrying this pistol, and the 1911 just isn't for me. I appreciate it and may own one in the future, but personal preference. I have examined the SR9 by Ruger and it fits my hand wonderfully and I can reach the trigger, but I'm unsure of reputation, reliability, and durability. What I've read online has been all over the place. The range I go to does not have one to rent and told me they won't be making one available in the near future cuss:). Not to mention the SR9 I held had a really heavy trigger. I wouldn't call it gritty, just heavy.
Are there any other pistols that I'm missing? Criteria include 9x19 or .45ACP, compact or full sized. Thanks!