Help buying first hand gun! Large hands and need a 22!

[oldspice]

I'm looking for a little advice on what makes and models I should look at. I'm only interested in a 22 pistol

I have big hands and I am a lefty. I found the few 22 pistols I held did not fit my hands. And I need safety, slide release and mag release to be easily reached.

Thanks

 

[oldspice]

I'd also look at 22mag and 17hmr

 

[Still alive]

How about a larger framed 9 mm pistol with a conversion kit to a .22? Have you thought of that option?

 

[M16LR.50]

SIG 226... Can always get an 9mm/40 kit later if you decide to bump that power

 

[Dsiwy]

SIG 226R classic 22lr or CZ Kadet

 

[oldspice]

Thanks the sig 226 looks like it might be worth going to try.

 

[tahw]

Sig 226, usually wear xl or xxl gloves, no issues even with the stock grips, bought a 9mm and the 22lr kit.

 

[Dirtbiker]

Smith and Wesson M&P 22 may work for you. It is a similar frame to their larger calibers

 

[SigWig]

go with a sig 226 that is an elite of some kind for the short reset trigger


one thing about the sig .22lr is the slide stop, after last round, doesn't work with factory mags.

 

[Turkinator]

S&W 617 if you like revolvers

 

[kavemanx39]

Smith and Wesson M&P 22......or .40s&w =)

 

[oldspice]

Smith and Wesson M&P 22......or .40s&w =)

the M and P seems to work really well for lefty's. Do you own one?

 

[Mr. Friendly]

the Mark III Target 5.5" would be good for big hands. I find it hard to hold because of my small hands.

at the same time, while it'll be more expensive to shoot, the Kel-tek PMR30 would be good. it's grip is very big due to the larger .22 WMR cartridge it shoots.

 

[Can-down]

What pistols did you try? Anything with replaceable back straps or aftermarket grip options should help....you could always add a slip on rubber over grip.

 

[oldspice]

What pistols did you try? Anything with replaceable back straps or aftermarket grip options should help....you could always add a slip on rubber over grip.

I'm new to hand guns. So I don't know all the ones I tries.

I do know the glock was way too small. And all revolver types were too small.


I'd rather not have to deal with aftermarket stuff.

 

[Brutus]

In 22 LR, I like my Ruger Mk II very much.

I also own a single shot Hammerli Model 150 target pistol, dedicated to a one handed shooting grip. But it's definitely not for everyone.

 

[Innavedaw]

Sig 226, usually wear xl or xxl gloves, no issues even with the stock grips, bought a 9mm and the 22lr kit.

^^^This...226 fits like a glove for larger hands.

 

[LowLead]

My newest range toy... A Sig P226 .22lr Classic. And it came with the short trigger, and short reset as well..! I couldn't be more pleased. I ordered some GS designs magazines for it, so I should get an excellent training tool out of it. Of course I also got my mitts on a .40 exchange kit! It all works flawless so far..

 

[Can-down]

I'm new to hand guns. So I don't know all the ones I tries.

I do know the glock was way too small. And all revolver types were too small.


I'd rather not have to deal with aftermarket stuff.

Given the size of your hands it sounds like at some point you will need to learn how to shoot smaller guns..... it's not that hard specially with a .22lr

 

[donk_316]

Norinco 1911 45acp with a 22lr conversion. two guns for the price of one.