Handgun for small hands

[hatman1793]

Take a look at the new Glock 48. It has a compact frame that might be suitable.
Reaching the slide release is just a matter of practice & muscle memory, however, in most instances you can ignore the slide release altogether: chamber a round by simply pulling the slide back using the grasping groove & just let go.

 

[Ev8]

I would take a look at some guns in person. I have small hands as well, but the glock19 feels better.

 

[DEWAI]

Glock 48 all day, I picked mine up yesterday, wow. I am impressed.

 

[cement head]

Hello everyone,

I am wondering what some of the people here with small hands/short fingers are using for a handgun. I have been looking into buying my first handgun, but am having trouble finding something that I can reach everything with. Specifically the slide release.
Should I be worried about reaching the release without having to more my hand around the grip?

Currently the only option I have found that fits well is the Beretta ATX. Not currently looking for a revolver.

Thanks for the input!

Try a CZ 75 or better yet an 85 combat . I don't have huge hands and they fit me perfect. very accurate and easy to shoot.

 

[Anvil109]

M&P 2.0 9mm Comes with 3 backstraps

 

[FromTheWest]

M&P 2.0 9mm Comes with 3 backstraps

The M&P 2.0 9mm with the mid size backstrap felt great in my tiny hands, and even worked well when shooting as a lefty.

 

[sunmoong]

I have small hands, and I have Browning 1911-380 and G48, they both fit my hand very well. Love both.

 

[handofzeus]

Sarsilmaz B6P or B6C. Great fit for small hands. Basically a well made CZ clone but less costly.

 

[maxman1]

Browning Hi Power.

 

[Crysler]

Ruger Sr9
Sarsilmaz B6C
Browning 1911-380

 

[stsfld66]

On the cheap a TT-33.

 

[bearlck]

For metal frame: cz75, for polymer frame: ppq

 

[marshall]

I don't worry about the slide release but I don't as a rule shoot speed matches , so don't matter.
All my 22's I can reach everything with out shifting, some of my center fire's I can some I can't1911.s are good, other than the mag release.