best semi-auto for the larger handed gentleman
- Thread starter mithrandir
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thenewbieglockguy
CGN frequent flyer
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- Ontario (GTA)
Glock 21 or Sig P229 Stainless Elite with wood grips.
With somewhat large hands, I quite like the fit of the NP22/Sig 226. I think the Beretta 92 is a good option for large hands as well.
Apart from that, a few guns now come with adjustable backstraps, which increases your options a fair amount. I'm partial to the M&P. But basically, just go to your local gun shop and handle everything.
Apart from that, a few guns now come with adjustable backstraps, which increases your options a fair amount. I'm partial to the M&P. But basically, just go to your local gun shop and handle everything.
Greenhorse six
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Beretta 92fs ,Glock with the large back strap.
Shanks4300
Regular
- Location
- Winnipeg, mb
Another vote for the 92FS. Mine was about as big as I'd want to go grip wise and my hands are pretty regulation sized.
I know you said no 1911 frames but the 2011 double stack versions are tailor made for folks with larger hands.
Other than that some of the Glocks feel like holding onto a fat 2x4 and I agree with the Beretta 92fs being another which is big hand friendly.
For Sasquatch like paws there's always the .50AE Desert Eagle....
What about revolvers? It may require a custom wood working solution but the grip shape and design is wide open on such guns. Come to think of it with wrap around grips such as Hogue finger grip styles almost any pistol you want can be set up for a large hand provided the trigger guard is open enough to allow for good accessibility. For an extreme solution you may simply need to consider custom wood or other materials made to fit your hand.
Other than that some of the Glocks feel like holding onto a fat 2x4 and I agree with the Beretta 92fs being another which is big hand friendly.
For Sasquatch like paws there's always the .50AE Desert Eagle....
What about revolvers? It may require a custom wood working solution but the grip shape and design is wide open on such guns. Come to think of it with wrap around grips such as Hogue finger grip styles almost any pistol you want can be set up for a large hand provided the trigger guard is open enough to allow for good accessibility. For an extreme solution you may simply need to consider custom wood or other materials made to fit your hand.
cz97, parts easy to come by
HK Mark 23, hard to get and hard to get parts
HK45 easier to find, can put in the right backstrap to really fit your hand, parts a little harder to get.
That cz97 is pretty hard to beat for what you are looking for.
Not many around so not a lot of guys have had experience with them. Its an awesome pistol.
Any Sig will work as well. The P220 is a very very nice choice, easy to get parts. grip is a little deep but a litte skinny, you can always put a hogue slip on that will make it feel better.
HK Mark 23, hard to get and hard to get parts
HK45 easier to find, can put in the right backstrap to really fit your hand, parts a little harder to get.
That cz97 is pretty hard to beat for what you are looking for.
Not many around so not a lot of guys have had experience with them. Its an awesome pistol.
Any Sig will work as well. The P220 is a very very nice choice, easy to get parts. grip is a little deep but a litte skinny, you can always put a hogue slip on that will make it feel better.
