I have been carrying a sig p229 dak in 40caliber. I shoot this gun poorly! Does anyone have any recomendations in a small frame handgun in 9mm or 40 caliber.
2007-10-16 13:55:36 · 34 answers · asked by joshy 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Try handling the following at your local gunshop:
Glock 19 (9mm) or 23 (.40 S&W)
Springfield XD (9mm or .40 S&W)
Kahr K40 (.40 S&W) or K9 (9mm)
H&K P2000 (9mm or .40 S&W) or USP (9mm or .40 S&W)
Browning Hi Power Mark III (9mm or .40 S&W)
Beretta PX4 Storm
The Kahr has the smallest grip of the bunch, but it's a single stacked magazine so it carries less rounds than the others. I have midsize hands and all of those gave me no problems.
2007-10-17 09:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by FreakEyeRight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you do need to go to a gun store and look for these guns:
Steyr M40-A1 - .40 cal, comes with 2 12 shot mags, well balanced gun, perfect size for concealed carry, better angle than the Glocks. And a very mild recoil due to lowered slide. Can be found for around $450
(And my favorite out of the 9 hanguns I currently own)
Taurus 24/7 Pro - 9mm, comes with 2 17 shot mags, Heine adjustable sights, rubberized grips, great balance, and Taurus' Lifetime "no matter what" Warranty. Can be found for about $400
Both of these are great conceal guns, but would make great regular carry weapons as well. With the law enforcement taking up all the polymer guns today, I am not quite sure why they havent picked up on the Steyr yet. It is the MOST accurate semi auto i have ever shot.
Both are also "compact" guns and are much easier to control and repeatedly fire than some of the sub compact models mentioned in here earlier.
Most important, they both have small comfortable grips which are manipulated very easily!
2007-10-16 14:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by logan_sell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bound's hubby here:
First, to improve your grip on a pistol if you have small hands go to a pistol with a single stack magazine. Double stack (high capacity) pistols have a pistol grip that is significantly wider and difficult for a small handed shooter to control.
As a uniformed officer, you want a law enforcement-type caliber ... 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, or .45CP if you are carrying a semi-auto. I would recommend you look for an "older" S&W Model 39 series pistol (39, 439, or 639) not a Model 59 derivative. The Model 39 series pistol fires 8 rounds ... the Model 59 fires 13-14 rounds and WILL have a wider grip.
Good luck!
2007-10-16 14:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go hold a bunch and see what feels good. People tend to really like shooting Smith/and Wesson 9mm and Sig 9mm. So go try those first. Beretta's are nice in a resonable price range also But by one with completely adjustable sights. I have a police model that isn't adjutable enough for how much target sshooting I do.
2007-10-16 14:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by Geoff E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is when you have a free day, go to a gun dealer and handle a few guns. See what feels nice in the hand and go from there. Or do a google search for pistols. You will end up with a list of manufacturers. Maybe Taurus has something more in line for you. Here's a hint. The less rounds it holds, the greater the likely hood that it will be a smaller frame. Something like with a 10 round mag. Since you won't be carrying a gun to go into a gun fight, 10 rounds should do nicely.
2007-10-16 14:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only service sized semi-automatic I know about that is friendly to folks with small hands is the Colt M-1911 in all it's variations.
All the high capacity pistols, in whatever caliber are just too clunky for a small handed person to handle dexterously.
And even better bet would be a good medium or medium-large framed Smith and Wesson revolver with service grips. A M-66 or M-686 with service grips and a Tyler Grip Adaptor would be a perfect service weapon.
Doc
2007-10-16 19:19:05 · answer #6 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Springfield Armory XD series. Comes in 9mm, .40 and .45ACP. The XD has a slimmer grip than even the Glocks plus added safety features. Grip safety like a 1911, striker indicator, and round indicator, plus the same trigger safety as the Glock. A little heavier than the Glocks but it has less felt recoil and in my opinion easier to disassemble. It is just as reliable as the Glock no matter who says they are not.
They will cost you about 550 or so. It will be most likely less if you do not live in Cook County IL. We are a little steeper than others.
2007-10-16 16:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by bobbo342 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your firearms dealer should have several examples of Smith and Wesson's "Ladysmith" line in both revolvers and semi-autos. Those are small-frame handguns that can be had in a variety of calibers. Both Browning and Beretta also produce compact semi-autos. You'll need to talk to a knowledgeable sales person. And don't reject the salesperson due to gender - women can be just as well-informed on this topic as we guys!
2007-10-16 14:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check out an Officers Model Colt, they are slightly smaller than a full sized 1911.
2007-10-17 06:27:56 · answer #9 · answered by Buckhunter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great sidearm for small hands is the Walther PPK. It has a smaller capacity magazine than a larger pistol, but the reliability and slim profile of the grip make it a good choice. It's also pretty accurate for having only a 3 1/4" barrel.
I own a PPK and I also own a few Baretta's I can tell you that even the Baretta 380 has a very wide grip and is not suitable for small hands.
2007-10-16 13:58:20 · answer #10 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋