Women with small hands enter here... :)

[pimpskillet]

Ok, so my g/f has an issue with 'most' handguns. Most pistols she puts her hands on, her hand has to rotate a little so she can get her finger on the trigger like she should, and if she holds it like she should, she is always stretching for the trigger, or just has the tip of her finger on it. We looked around a few different stores to see what she might fit, and the one she liked in her hand was a Kahr 380. I would reallllly like to see her get into a 9mm at least, but I have yet to find anything in that caliber within the right size for her.

Just looking for recommendations on something that I might have overlooked, or maybe they didn't have in stock for us to check.. (sig p938)

Thanks in advance!

 

[JetGirl]

Springfield's EMP in a 9mm comes with stock slim grips.
For comparison, I can't reach the trigger safety on a Glock without scootching my hand around to the right side. With a proper grip, my trigger finger just grazes the edge of the trigger (which you cannot pull unless you are also firmly on the trigger safety that's dead center of the trigger).
Even the G36 is a weird reach. But 1911s with a FLAT mainspring housing, a SHORT trigger, and SLIM grips... that's gravy. Kick a few tires.

 

[pimpskillet]

Yea I got a G30, and that's right about how her hand fits on mine.. I'll definitely look into that EMP ! It's been added to the list of things to checkout. A 1911 would be too big for a CCW on her tho.. although I wouldn't have a problem adding another .45 to the safe. Most of the time she would like to carry it is when she goes out jogging, so size and weight do come into play there.

 

[JetGirl]

I'll definitely look into that EMP ! It's been added to the list of things to checkout.

Just to check fit, there's on in 9mm in the store currently. You're not too far away...stop in with her and look it over. I'll PM you directions/hours/etc..

 

[B-lou]

A T9 Kahr has very slim grips is about the size of a Glock 19 is 9mm and my daughter with very small hands loves it.....B-lou

 

[jrogers]

For what it's worth, the Walther PPS is pretty flat and has interchangable backstraps. The small one results in a short reach to the trigger.

 

[Redhorse]

Try one of the kel tecs in 9mm. They're light and slim. Just remember light guns kick.

 

[pimpskillet]

Well she might have little hands, but she's not a 'little girl'.. lol I know she would be upset to hear me say that, but it is what it is... lol I figure if I break her in with my 45, I figure the 9 won't feel too bad to her. She's been a little busy with her last semester of college, but I will definitely check out everything you "guys" have suggested.

I was telling her too she would be extra cool if she carried a PPK, considering it's a James Bond favorite.. She just shook her head.. lol

 

[JetGirl]

I figure if I break her in with my 45, I figure the 9 won't feel too bad to her.

"I wouldn't bet the farm on that", said the girl who sold her 9s because 45s are cushy-er.

 

[Redhorse]

"I wouldn't bet the farm on that", said the girl who sold her 9s because 45s are cushy-er.

Jetgirl, you're just awesome.

 

[JetGirl]

Ha!!
I feel like I should give you a quarter and pat you on the head.

 

[Sylvain]

Jetgirl, you're just awesome.

QFT

 

[Redhorse]

Ha!!
I feel like I should give you a quarter and pat you on the head.

This'll do

 

[nakinate]

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This'll do

This is more appropriate.

"That'll do pig. That'll do."

 

[JetGirl]

Are you saying I'm an old English DUDE and Redhorse is a PIG?
Whoa... you got brass ones, friend.

 

[nakinate]

Are you saying I'm an old English DUDE and Redhorse is a PIG?
Whoa... you got brass ones, friend.

No, I just like Babe better.

 

[Midwest Chick]

"I wouldn't bet the farm on that", said the girl who sold her 9s because 45s are cushy-er.

+1 on that. And remember that smaller grips does not necessarily have to equal smaller caliber or that you need a light firearm since they kick WAY harder. I prefer a .45 over a 9mm but the ultra carrys are also ultra expensive. The SIG P238 (.380) and P938 are both small, but are heavy enough that I don't cringe when we go to the range to practice.

 

[SandyConner]

My husband was sharp enough to have me try some smaller pistols.... ended up getting a CZ82.

After I was getting comfortable with that, I tried his buddy's .45.... and liked it so much I am getting one myself.

Not so sure it would have been the same if he started me with a .45

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Had a range session with a few others on INGO and someone brought out a nice looking S&W 1911-9 Pro. One of the ladies that was there had only shot .22lr prior to that day (new shooter). Having small hands herself, she had no trouble with the S&W in 9, nor a full .45... The main thing she learned was that a lighter weight firearm will kick more than a Compact / Commander or a Full / G'ovt sized 1911. And her hand fit the S&W very well...

 

[wolfman]

My wife has small hands too, and she just bought a 9mm Taurus 709 slim, the single stack mag makes the grip very thin.