Big Handed shooter. I mean BIG - Page 2

Powermwt · October 9, 2012, 06:22 PM

I'm a pretty big guy and I shoot a S&W 28 and SIG 226.

I've never held one but I would imagine the Coonan Arms .357 Mag. auto with it's long cartridge length would also make it easier to hold for a guy with big hands... not cheap though.

The 226 may be too small for his finger but I don't think he will have any issues with any of the large frame S&W revolvers.

newsigowner · October 16, 2012, 08:08 PM

I'm only a couple of inches shorter and a few pounds lighter than your friend. I have the exact same problems - my hands are XXL+.

For the most part, anything that isn't full size+ won't be comfortable, but can still be shot for shiats and giggles. That includes most revolvers regardless of manufacturer. FWIW, I've shot most of everything avail in 9mm and .45: Glock, Sig, Beretta, CZ, Ruger, S&W, etc, etc.

I own/shoot a 92FS, Sig P220 Stainless Elite, and a CZ SP-01; love them all. All fit pretty darn well, but for some reason the SP-01 seems marginally the best so far. I'd imagine the CZ97 might be even better (if only I could find somewhere that rents them).

Overall, I'd recommend CZ - although not hugely available, might be worth the search for a 9mm variant or a 97.

e-mishka · October 16, 2012, 08:14 PM

Eaa/Tanfoglio Stock2 or Limited or even Match have large grips

Ichiban · October 16, 2012, 08:15 PM

The FNP-45 has a pretty substantial grip girth.

thedudeabides · October 16, 2012, 09:11 PM

Any double stack metal Sig with a Hogue wraparound grip requires a hefty set of paws.

tgreening · October 16, 2012, 10:02 PM

Just to finish out my part of the thread, he ended up with a S&W Sigma in .40 cal. Loves it for the most part and doesn't shoot too bad with it.

Looks like a Noisy Cricket in his paws, but he says it feels right.

Go figure...

firespec35 · October 16, 2012, 10:33 PM

Well heck, glad he found something. I was going to suggest a m&p 45 fs with the extended 14 rd mags and a large backstrap. Might be something to consider when he wants another one.

Chris_B · October 17, 2012, 07:00 AM

A lot of the "big pistols" being cited in the thread are perfectly comfortable for me to shoot one handed, and I'm 5'8" 165 lbs

I think a lot of people are simply citing what they personally feel are big. P226? 92FS? 1911? These are not really that big

I would suggest a large revolver, but if the Sigma works, he should use it

BrittB · October 17, 2012, 09:32 AM

Have him check out a Ruger P90. They are big sized and although I don't have hands as big as his, it may be a good match. Plus, those pistols are 100% reliable and 45acp seems to always be in stock at the LGS! They won't break the bank on cost either as they can be found for $400 or less.

Metal god · October 17, 2012, 11:18 AM

Thanks for the update . Sounds like he is happy and thats what matters

Tactical Jackalope · October 17, 2012, 03:18 PM

Holy son of a cheese cracker. (wish we could cuss just a bit) lol

Wow....ok...Um...HK USP 45, Glock 21, Bren Ten? Conan .357 1911? Para Ordnance double stack 1911's?

Just for kicks, take a pic of your gun in his hand. I feel like laughing.

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Well heck, glad he found something. I was going to suggest a m&p 45 fs with the extended 14 rd mags and a large backstrap. Might be something to consider when he wants another one.

Kudos!

Dan31 · October 18, 2012, 01:12 AM

My hands are pretty large so I find that arched mainspring housings work best for me with 1911s. Sometimes, even more hand-filling grips help. But for your friend, I might suggest a Desert Eagle in .50 AE.

That is one gun made for people with extra large hands.

Amsdorf · October 18, 2012, 04:54 AM

Wow, that's one big hombre.

Glock 20 or 21

HK MK23

SGHOTH · October 18, 2012, 10:32 AM

LAR Grizzly. A little hard to find but a nicely put together oversize 1911 avialable in a bunch of cals. From 45 acp to 50ae. More user firendly than the desert eagle.

October 16, 2012, 10:33 PM	#32
firespec35 Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Posts: 143	Well heck, glad he found something. I was going to suggest a m&p 45 fs with the extended 14 rd mags and a large backstrap. Might be something to consider when he wants another one. __________________ Never Forget 9/11/01 S&W 669

October 17, 2012, 11:18 AM	#35
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,875	Thanks for the update . Sounds like he is happy and thats what matters __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

October 18, 2012, 01:12 AM	#37
Dan31 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 145	My hands are pretty large so I find that arched mainspring housings work best for me with 1911s. Sometimes, even more hand-filling grips help. But for your friend, I might suggest a Desert Eagle in .50 AE. That is one gun made for people with extra large hands. __________________ I was told once "if you don't have anything good to say don't say anything at all"

October 18, 2012, 10:32 AM	#39
SGHOTH Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2004 Posts: 452	LAR Grizzly. A little hard to find but a nicely put together oversize 1911 avialable in a bunch of cals. From 45 acp to 50ae. More user firendly than the desert eagle. __________________ It is in my nature to like Sigs

October 9, 2012, 06:22 PM	#26
Powermwt Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2000 Location: Selah, WA Posts: 326	I'm a pretty big guy and I shoot a S&W 28 and SIG 226. I've never held one but I would imagine the Coonan Arms .357 Mag. auto with it's long cartridge length would also make it easier to hold for a guy with big hands... not cheap though. The 226 may be too small for his finger but I don't think he will have any issues with any of the large frame S&W revolvers.

October 16, 2012, 08:08 PM	#27
newsigowner Junior Member Join Date: October 16, 2012 Posts: 1	I'm only a couple of inches shorter and a few pounds lighter than your friend. I have the exact same problems - my hands are XXL+. For the most part, anything that isn't full size+ won't be comfortable, but can still be shot for shiats and giggles. That includes most revolvers regardless of manufacturer. FWIW, I've shot most of everything avail in 9mm and .45: Glock, Sig, Beretta, CZ, Ruger, S&W, etc, etc. I own/shoot a 92FS, Sig P220 Stainless Elite, and a CZ SP-01; love them all. All fit pretty darn well, but for some reason the SP-01 seems marginally the best so far. I'd imagine the CZ97 might be even better (if only I could find somewhere that rents them). Overall, I'd recommend CZ - although not hugely available, might be worth the search for a 9mm variant or a 97.

October 16, 2012, 08:14 PM	#28
e-mishka Member Join Date: March 13, 2011 Posts: 67	Eaa/Tanfoglio Stock2 or Limited or even Match have large grips

October 16, 2012, 08:15 PM	#29
Ichiban Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Posts: 257	The FNP-45 has a pretty substantial grip girth.

October 16, 2012, 09:11 PM	#30
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 1,031	Any double stack metal Sig with a Hogue wraparound grip requires a hefty set of paws.

October 16, 2012, 10:02 PM	#31
tgreening Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 251	Just to finish out my part of the thread, he ended up with a S&W Sigma in .40 cal. Loves it for the most part and doesn't shoot too bad with it. Looks like a Noisy Cricket in his paws, but he says it feels right. Go figure...

October 17, 2012, 07:00 AM	#33
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	A lot of the "big pistols" being cited in the thread are perfectly comfortable for me to shoot one handed, and I'm 5'8" 165 lbs I think a lot of people are simply citing what they personally feel are big. P226? 92FS? 1911? These are not really that big I would suggest a large revolver, but if the Sigma works, he should use it

October 17, 2012, 09:32 AM	#34
BrittB Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 554	Have him check out a Ruger P90. They are big sized and although I don't have hands as big as his, it may be a good match. Plus, those pistols are 100% reliable and 45acp seems to always be in stock at the LGS! They won't break the bank on cost either as they can be found for $400 or less.

October 18, 2012, 04:54 AM	#38
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	Wow, that's one big hombre. Glock 20 or 21 HK MK23