Small Hands

[krs]

If the front of my Glock 19's trigger guard was actually the trigger I could use it. That front of the guard is right at 1 1/4" in front of the actual trigger. I'm saying that the G19 has a trigger that should be usable by anyone unless the person suffers a deformity.

When I grip the pistol and extend my trigger finger the trigger itself is exactly in line with the second knuckle from my fingertip and this is a 3rd gen unmodified Glock 19, a completely reliable double stacking high capacity pistol.

 

[Coltman 77]

Good suggestions here.

My wife's concealed carry piece is a Walther PPS and it's an impressive pistol. Accurate, reliable and the size of a PPK -- it might feel good to you...

If there is a range in your area that rents handguns, go there and shoot as many different kinds as you can.

There is really no substitute for actually shooting a certain pistol.

Good luck in your search.

Let us know what you decide to do.

 

[papafloyd]

OK, I got to handle a few pistols today!

S&W MP 9mm- very comfortable, felt good in my hand.
XD40-Felt really good also.
Sig 226R 9mm-wow!
Springfield 1911 .45acp-ergonomics were good, felt really heavy but held it after the XD, MP, and Sig. so that probably made it feel heavier than it is.
CZ75B .40-this gun felt great also
Para warthog .45acp-nice gun not what I was looking for.
Ruger SR9-felt ok but not as good as the MP
Glock 21-too big grip for my hand
Tarus .45ACP-didn't feel right to me

Anyway the S&W MP 9mm, or .40, XD40, CZ75B 9mm or .40, and Sig 226R 9mm, or .40 are all on my short list. The Sig kept drawing me back as it was a very nice gun, but I'm not sure if it's worth 250.00 than the MP or XD40. The CZ75B was very nice also and it kind of fit in between in the price range. While I have not made a decision yet I feel I can't go wrong with any of these guns, I am however still unsure of the caliber I want. One thing that might sway me is the availibility in my area, I visited 2 shops today and each shop did not have very many Semi-auto pistols. I might need to expand my search area a little!

Thanks again for all your help, Ken

 

[TexasRedneck]

Okay...now you've gotten the potentials whittled down a tad. Time to look for a friend/range to go out and actually put a few rounds down the tube. That should help you focus on a caliber. Next, look at the ones in that caliber you like, and test shoot all of them until you find one that jumps into your hand and MAKES you hit the 10-ring. Trust me - you'll KNOW when you find the right one!
If ya lived in the San Antonio area, I'd be happy to do it for ya, but...

Oh - and if you DO find a friend willing to do that, BRING YOUR OWN AMMO. That's one thing that DOES put me off, someone that "didn't buy any ammo, because I'm only going to shoot a few rounds of each". Tough luck - you're going to be shooting MY 600-1000 dollar gun! Alternatively, offer to buy some - if they decline (which most do, including myself) that's fine - you've made the offer. It's having had the courtesy of the offer that matters to most of us.

One guy that'll ALWAYS be able to go to the range w/me is a buddy who insists on bringing along a bottle of upper shelf whiskey (Makers Mark in my case) and giving it to me as we leave as a "Thank you". Unnecessary, but I'm touched by the sincerity.....and it IS fun to drink it!

 

[drw2514]

I have pretty small hands, too. I didn't so much have trouble reaching the trigger but I did have a problem with the beavertail bashing the heck out of my last thumb knuckle on recoil. I've found that with the proper grip the Walther P99 is pretty much perfect for me. I also don't have trouble with the 1911 or the Taurus 24/7... although I don't own one of those, my buddy just bought one. Fits my hand pretty good, but jammed a lot on the first range trip. I've got trouble with DA on revolvers, but my 642 is pretty easy to operate.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Know that a LOT of feed/jam problems are often created by lack of a firm grip on the gun....

 

[chiselchst]

Oh - and if you DO find a friend willing to do that, BRING YOUR OWN AMMO. That's one thing that DOES put me off, someone that "didn't buy any ammo, because I'm only going to shoot a few rounds of each". Tough luck - you're going to be shooting MY 600-1000 dollar gun! Alternatively, offer to buy some - if they decline (which most do, including myself) that's fine - you've made the offer. It's having had the courtesy of the offer that matters to most of us.

Excellent idea, Tex-Red. Only because he might be shooting some of my guns when we go, LOL.

Good luck Ken, just had to chime in here to harrass 'ya...

 

[TexasRedneck]

Oh....an' Ken, when shooting guns belongin' to a smart-aleck, it's a time-honored tradition that after squeezing off the last shot of the day, immediately throw the pistol down-range.

 

[makarovnik]

Kahr.

 

[papafloyd]

Wow, he'll share his Taco's with me but not his ammo! What kind of mindset is that? I was thinking if a guy invites you to shoot his guns he should also supply the ammo......I mean I wouldn't invite someone over for a BBQ and ask them to bring their own meat! But I digress I wouldn't think of not bringing along ammo.

Again I thank everyone for the suggestions, I'm trying to avoid too much excitement as I'm getting very anxious to purchase. And seeing Chiselchst purchase a P220 Equinox even makes me more anxious!

As you may have figured out Chiselchst and I know each other and work together, he has invited me to shoot a few of his guns. Hopefully I won't embarass myself!

Thanks again, Ken

 

[mljdeckard]

A full-size 1911 is a surprisingly good choice for people with small hands. The back strap and trigger can both be adjusted, and remember, at the time it was designed, the average height, and therefore hand-size of the average male was smaller than it is now.

 

[jjohnson]

Try and Buy

Papa, I think you'd be well advised to find one of those gun shop/shooting range places where they rent you handguns. Most handguns are within the ergonomic range of most shooters. Even with large hands/long fingers you'd find some of them that "feel right" to you much more than others, and it's not always just a function of the size of you hands/fingers.

If you don't have a friend who has several handguns and would like to take you to a range (everybody should have friends like that), finding a place that rents them is almost as good. If you tell the guy behind the counter that you're looking for "fit," he should be happy to let you handle a few just to get an idea before you chose one to rent.

IF you do that - make SURE you don't "sweep" the guy. That is, don't wave it so the muzzle is ever pointed at him. That's very irritating to people who work with firearms. Good luck.

 

[JDGray]

The hands down best feeling gun I ever held was my Ruger P345! The thing fits small hands like a glove. Thats if a 1911s out of the question The Ruger is actually kinda cramped after the shot. My Wife and young Son, always liked it best
The P345 is also the hands down softest shooting 45, I ever owned.