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lamarw · February 26, 2013, 06:58 PM

I would suggest you make a trip to a good size guns store carrying several gun manufacturers. Get a feel for the various full size pistols in the .45 ACP. I say full size since it will have a larger grip and more weight to assist in absorbing and spreading the recoil. My wife has no trouble shooting my various 45's. You will want to check out your specific issue as to finger/trigger reach. Here are three pistols I would suggest you look at Sig Sauer P220, 1911 models, or the Sig Sauer P250 Full Size. The Sig P250 has two hand grip sizes (medium and small). If the finger reach is still a problem, then try the compact or commander size pistols.

I am not familiar with the 10 mm or its recoil and can not help you there. It would have more knock down power if you are able to shoot it accurately.

Good luck with it and let us know what you decide upon. It might be helpful to others in the future. Feral hogs are becoming a bigger problem across the South.

February 26, 2013, 06:58 PM	#8
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I would suggest you make a trip to a good size guns store carrying several gun manufacturers. Get a feel for the various full size pistols in the .45 ACP. I say full size since it will have a larger grip and more weight to assist in absorbing and spreading the recoil. My wife has no trouble shooting my various 45's. You will want to check out your specific issue as to finger/trigger reach. Here are three pistols I would suggest you look at Sig Sauer P220, 1911 models, or the Sig Sauer P250 Full Size. The Sig P250 has two hand grip sizes (medium and small). If the finger reach is still a problem, then try the compact or commander size pistols. I am not familiar with the 10 mm or its recoil and can not help you there. It would have more knock down power if you are able to shoot it accurately. Good luck with it and let us know what you decide upon. It might be helpful to others in the future. Feral hogs are becoming a bigger problem across the South.