.45 ACP for small hand

hoho_leung · September 25, 2012, 03:25 PM

Hi guys,

I am looking for a .45ACP pistol. I have a small hand, and SIG P229 is just right about fit to my hand. But when I put SIG P220 or Glock 30 on my hand, I feel the grips are too wide for me. Any recommendation or should I just go for small caliber such as 40S&W?

Denezin · September 25, 2012, 03:31 PM

If the p229 works run with it. but also got and fire the weapon at a range if possible before purchase.

ares338 · September 25, 2012, 03:33 PM

See if you can find a Springfield Arms XDS to try out. It is a small pistol that has interchangeable back straps. You might find the small back strap fits you.

Colt46 · September 25, 2012, 03:34 PM

My Ruger P-345 is single stack and is very comfortable to shoot.

Skadoosh · September 25, 2012, 04:31 PM

Get a single-stack 1911, put a set of slim-profile grip panels and a flat mainspring housing on it....and you're golden!

engineer88 · September 25, 2012, 04:36 PM

Good choices above and I will add one more. I love my Glock 36. Got rid of the 30 and carry the 36 24/7 now.

TAKtical · September 25, 2012, 05:55 PM

Glock 36 will fit a small hand much better than the 30

kutz · September 25, 2012, 06:05 PM

Get a Colt New Agent, comes with thin grips and is a single stack 1911 with is narrow any way

MLeake · September 25, 2012, 06:08 PM

I haven't shot one, so I am not recommending it per se, but the Kahr P45 might be worth checking.

Sparks1957 · September 25, 2012, 06:15 PM

I find it odd that a P229 fits your hand, but a P220 grip is too big? I would think it would be the other way around, as the 229 is a double-stack and the 220 a single-stack.

I own both, so I can compare directly.

MLeake · September 25, 2012, 06:30 PM

I think the 220 grip frame is a bit longer (.45 mag is longer than 9/40 mag); slim grips can narrow the 229 a bit, too.

Sparks1957 · September 25, 2012, 06:37 PM

I know the grip frame is longer, but the OP said the grips were too wide... it doesn't compute.

Even with the E2 grips on the 229, the 220 is still slimmer.

MLeake · September 25, 2012, 08:46 PM

True, but he may have mistaken too long for too wide; either way, his grip and trigger reach could be affected.

Rmart30 · September 25, 2012, 10:20 PM

the XDS is a nice compact 45... 700 rds thru mine so far and its my new EDC

ShootingNut · September 26, 2012, 04:46 PM

Agree with the XDs .45, nice thin choice. Grip a tad short without the extension mag, but then that may defeat the purpose and concealment.
Myself, I prefer my M&P compact in .40 for a nice small carry weapon.
Regards,
SN

BGutzman · September 26, 2012, 04:59 PM

Try a P220 with the Slim grips, it makes a huge difference!

springer99 · September 26, 2012, 10:13 PM

Try an Officers model 1911 single stack and stick with 45ACP.

orionengnr · September 26, 2012, 10:39 PM

The Kahr P45 is a skinny, light weight, single stack 45 acp. It is one of my favorites.

I also own several 1911s in 3 and 4" lengths. With an alloy frame, they are quite light and thin (especially with ultra-slim grips).

Try both, and figure out what works for you.

September 25, 2012, 03:25 PM	#1
hoho_leung Member Join Date: September 11, 2012 Posts: 29	.45 ACP for small hand Hi guys, I am looking for a .45ACP pistol. I have a small hand, and SIG P229 is just right about fit to my hand. But when I put SIG P220 or Glock 30 on my hand, I feel the grips are too wide for me. Any recommendation or should I just go for small caliber such as 40S&W?

September 25, 2012, 03:33 PM	#3
ares338 Member Join Date: March 7, 2012 Posts: 28	.45 ACP for small hand See if you can find a Springfield Arms XDS to try out. It is a small pistol that has interchangeable back straps. You might find the small back strap fits you.

September 25, 2012, 03:34 PM	#4
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 216	I've got small hands too My Ruger P-345 is single stack and is very comfortable to shoot.

September 25, 2012, 04:31 PM	#5
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,625	Get a single-stack 1911, put a set of slim-profile grip panels and a flat mainspring housing on it....and you're golden! __________________ NRA Life Member (2003) USN Retired

September 25, 2012, 04:36 PM	#6
engineer88 Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2008 Location: La Florida Posts: 254	Good choices above and I will add one more. I love my Glock 36. Got rid of the 30 and carry the 36 24/7 now. __________________ I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.

September 25, 2012, 03:31 PM	#2
Denezin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 201	If the p229 works run with it. but also got and fire the weapon at a range if possible before purchase.

September 25, 2012, 05:55 PM	#7
TAKtical Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 145	Glock 36 will fit a small hand much better than the 30 __________________ Due to several differences of opinion with staff, I am choosing to no longer do business on this forum. Everyone that has a pending order will need to contact me via email at TakticalHolsters@aol.com Thanks, -Tom&Tricia

September 25, 2012, 06:05 PM	#8
kutz Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 145	small hand Get a Colt New Agent, comes with thin grips and is a single stack 1911 with is narrow any way

September 25, 2012, 06:08 PM	#9
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 9,656	I haven't shot one, so I am not recommending it per se, but the Kahr P45 might be worth checking.

September 25, 2012, 06:15 PM	#10
Sparks1957 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,396	I find it odd that a P229 fits your hand, but a P220 grip is too big? I would think it would be the other way around, as the 229 is a double-stack and the 220 a single-stack. I own both, so I can compare directly.

September 25, 2012, 06:30 PM	#11
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 9,656	I think the 220 grip frame is a bit longer (.45 mag is longer than 9/40 mag); slim grips can narrow the 229 a bit, too.

September 25, 2012, 06:37 PM	#12
Sparks1957 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,396	I know the grip frame is longer, but the OP said the grips were too wide... it doesn't compute. Even with the E2 grips on the 229, the 220 is still slimmer.

September 25, 2012, 08:46 PM	#13
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 9,656	True, but he may have mistaken too long for too wide; either way, his grip and trigger reach could be affected.

September 25, 2012, 10:20 PM	#14
Rmart30 Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2008 Posts: 372	the XDS is a nice compact 45... 700 rds thru mine so far and its my new EDC __________________ Jetguns.com When you want better service from a online gun seller and someplace that actually will talk to you on the phone unlike "Duds" gun shop, try them. http://www.gunbanobama.com <---MUST READ

September 26, 2012, 04:46 PM	#15
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,407	Agree with the XDs .45, nice thin choice. Grip a tad short without the extension mag, but then that may defeat the purpose and concealment. Myself, I prefer my M&P compact in .40 for a nice small carry weapon. Regards, SN

September 26, 2012, 04:59 PM	#16
BGutzman Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 2,411	Try a P220 with the Slim grips, it makes a huge difference! __________________ Molon Labe

September 26, 2012, 10:13 PM	#17
springer99 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 137	Try an Officers model 1911 single stack and stick with 45ACP.

September 26, 2012, 10:39 PM	#18
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 4,863	The Kahr P45 is a skinny, light weight, single stack 45 acp. It is one of my favorites. I also own several 1911s in 3 and 4" lengths. With an alloy frame, they are quite light and thin (especially with ultra-slim grips). Try both, and figure out what works for you.