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When do we talk about something, the first question that sparks into our mind is that why we are talking about it? And this one spark is the reason why we state questioning about that thing. Same in this case, when you see an article about handguns, there are some questions that everyone wants to ask. And here, we are going to answer them first before heading to the main topic.
If you are new in the shooting field and if you are looking for the best Handgun for small hands. There is a gun market full of options. I’ll help you to choose a handgun for your small hand. I have done a lot for researches regarding that, and I got some guns that are suitable for small hands.
What is a Handgun?
It is a short-barreled gun that can be held by one hand. Today, in most of the world, handguns are generally considered self-defense weapons used primarily by police and military officers. There is no doubt that handguns are broadly used by civilians for self-defense or home defense all over the world.
Why Do We Need Handguns?
Feeling safe is a basic human need, and a small handgun fulfills it. Whether its protection, competition, or hunting, a handgun is the first choice for everyone. It is also one of the reasonable choices for home defense and self-defense. You can not carry out a shotgun with you anywhere, but a small handgun can be easily concealed carry. They are small in size, easy to handle, engage targets at a small distance, and can be controlled by a single hand, which also allows your one hand to make the critical call for help with a phone.
Handguns For Small Hands
Not every Handgun is suitable for every people, and not everyone can handle every Handgun. When we differ in size, we need to choose clothes according to size, and here when we differ in Hand size, we need to pick a handgun according to our hand size and comfort.
Best Handguns For Small Hands Review 2020
There are a lot of best options for small hands, and I shorted some best handgun options for you. Here we are recommending some pistol options for small hands, which are, according to us, perfect to carry and fit in small hands.
1. Glock 43
Glock is a big name in the world of weapons from Austria. It is known for its polymer-framed handguns. Glock also manufactures field knives, consolidating tools, and apparel. Glock guns are also used by law enforcement and military personal worldwide.
It is my first favorite Handgun for small hands because it is an extremely reliable handgun. The already legendry Glock 43 is a Glock Single stack, 9mm Luger caliber pistol. This is a small and light-weighted pistol which is best suitable for the shooter with small hands. When it tested against extreme conditions, it has been known to still function. It also uses 9mm chambered, so it also has less recoil time.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 6+1
- Barrel Length: 3.39″
- Overall Length: 6.26″
- Height: 4.25.”
- Width: 1.02″
- Slide Width: .87″
- Finish: Black frame / black slide (Tenifer)
- Weight: 17.95 Oz
The Glock 43 comes with a 9mm caliber. It also weighs only 17.95 oz, which makes it comfortable for handling and carrying for a long time. Glock 43 is quite comfortable. Its small frame gets a bit swallowed by medium-size hands. The small frame and slide ensure that your hands fell all the 9mm round’s charge. Unlike most Glock pistols, it is a double-stack pistol. This makes the size small and much easier to conceal.
But the only drawback to this pistol I found is that it is lower in capacity compared to other concealed carry options. The gun only has a capacity of 6+1 rounds, where six are in the magazine and 1 in the chamber. Depending on your level of comfort with concealed carry, I recommend a sidecar holster or magazine pouch to carry a spare magazine.
The gun will come with a magazine or two, but won’t always have the magazine extension. Depending on your hand size, you might not need the extension.It has no external safety, but this doesn’t make it unsafe, the G43 has three passive internal safeties. The G43 has a U shaped rear sight, which is a new feature.
2. Sig Sauer P320 X Compact
The Sig Sauer P320X compact is one of the most popular handgun options for all hand sizes. This pistol was launched in 2014. Being adopted by a significant army is the dream for any firearm manufacturer. This was introduced as a replacement of M9 pistol for the US army, but eventually, it was adopted by the US Army as the M17.
The small grip module offers the shortest trigger reaches for every hand size. If you have small hands, then you can modify it according to your hand size. It uses 9mm ammo that offers less recoil time. If you use Sig Sauer P320 pistol, then you have concealed carry option after the grip modification of this pistol.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 15+1
- Barrel Length: 3.6″
- Overall Length: 7″
- Overall width: 1.3″
- Front Sight: White Dot
- Rear Sight: Adjustable White Dot
- Action: Internal Hammer Fired
- Grip: Polymer
- Weight: 25.3 oz
In a world of innovative guns, this is a truly innovative design and a step in the right direction for the future of pistols. The frame is made of stainless steel and Nitron-coated for corrosion protection. The frame is a stainless steel chassis that carries the fire control system.
The 3.6″ barrel comes equipped with the X-Ray 3 day and night front sight with rear night sight plate assembly. The X compact comes with two 15 round magazines, which offer a 9mm caliber size. The P320 XCompact is the ultimate balanced form of a compact pistol. Overall, one of the finest Handgun that you can buy for your small hands.
3. Springfield 1911 Enhanced Micro Pistol
The Springfield 1911 Enhanced Micro-Pistol is the most popular Handgun for concealing options. It is easier to carry. It is an upgraded version of the old M1911, and around 17 parts of the M1911 were reduced in the making of the M1911 EMP model. In the EMP model, you will found small slide and frame, some necessary changes in the extractor, firing Pin, firing pin spring, and plunger tube as well in trigger bow.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W
- Capacity: 8+1
- Barrel Length: 3.0″
- Overall Length: 6.6″
- Sights: Iron sights with tritium inserts
- Action: Single-action
- Grip: Polymer
- Weight: 27oz / 770g (9mm), 33oz/ 940g (.40 S&W)
This Slick little pistol has a 3-inch barrel and weighs only 27 ounces, yet it has a 9 round magazine capacity. It has a large enough grip that your little fingers don’t dangle helplessly in the air. As I said earlier, the slide is shortened, and you can see the effect when you use it.
Due to lightweight design, you can quickly fire it with small hands, and it has reasonable recoil control. Less weight makes it comfortable for long sessions, and you can also carry it all day without feeling any pain in your hands. The M1911 EMP’s frame is made from anodized alloy, and the black frame with the stainless-steel slide gives a pleasing two-tone look to this pistol. The frame is also fitted with ambidextrous thumb safeties and a beavertail grip safety.
When we talk about ammunition, the Springfield M1911 EMP comes with two ammo options. The first and recommended one is 9×19 mm that makes the magazine capable of holding one extra round and makes the gun lighter. The second one, as the alternative, is .40 S&W. This makes the gun much heavier and reduces one round in the magazine.
Like all the Springfield Armory TRP, the Springfield Armory EMP features fully ambidextrous safety levers. Both are extended, but the right-hand lever is ever-so-slightly narrower. They are specially designed for the right-hand shooters.
4. Sig Sauer P238
People with small hands may find that not all full-size guns are made for them, but the Sig Sauer P328 is an excellent full-size semi-automatic gun to try before turning off the full-size guns chapter.
Sig Sauer is the most popular brand of Handguns. It makes some popular carry pistols like new P365. But it is a full-size handgun. For smaller hands, the Sig Sauer is produced most popular carry pistol named the Sig Sauer P238. It is an all-metal pistol and is chambered in .380 ACP. The Sig Sauer P238 comes with a single-action trigger. This pistol has a fragile and short grip, which makes it perfect for carrying. Even with small hands, you can fire multiple rounds quickly using this pistol. You can fire seven rounds at a time using this Handgun.
Specifications:
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Capacity: 6+1
- Barrel Length: 2.7″
- Overall Length: 5.5″
- Sight: Tritium night sights
- Grip: Polymer
- Weight: 15.2 Oz
The P238 pistol has an aluminum frame and a stainless steel slide except for the HD model, which is all stainless steel. It comes with 3-dot sights that acquire very quickly and interferes very unlikely when drawing the weapon. The sights help a lot while shooting on targets.
Due to its light-weighted model, the Sig Sauer P238 can be carried all day comfortably daily. You can carry it by keeping it within reach for situations that call for rapid deployment of well-placed shots. The pistols come with a thumb safety, which can be handled with both the right and left-hand thumbs easily. There is a manual safety, firing pin safety, hammer safety, and a dis-connector that keeps it disable to fire if the slide is not locked incorrectly way. In all the aspects, this gun is a good option for people who have small or medium hands. I think you should give a try to this Handgun.
5. Springfield 911
The Springfield Armory 911 is a concealed carry semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. A smaller version of a single-action hammer-fired M1911 pistol, it was first introduced in 2018 chambered in .380 ACP.
Though we have two versions of the same gun, 9mm and .380 ACP model, we will only talk about the .380 ACP version of this gun. Both the versions are the same in function, so just getting knowledge about one is enough to understand the other one.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum, .380 ACP
- Capacity: 6+1
- Barrel Length: 3.0″ (9mm), 2.7″ (.380 ACP)
- Overall Length: 5.9″ (9mm), 5.5″ (.380 ACP)
- Sights: Fixed 3-dot Iron sights
- Action: Single action
- Rate of Fire: Semi-Automatic
- Grip: Polymer
- Weight: 15.3oz / 430g (9mm), 12.6oz/ 360g (.40 S&W)
The Springfield 911 .380 ACP version is a perfect pistol for everyday carry. The slide is 5.5″ extended and the gun is less than 4″ in height. With G10 thin line grip, your hands get a full comfortable holding on the gun. Also, 5 pound G10 trigger gives you the feel of shooting a full-size pistol in such a small pocket-size package gun. The barrel is 2.7″ long-only, and the gun takes either 6 round flush magazine or the 7 round extended magazine. In an emergency, you have to carry some extra loaded magazines.
Apart from this, it comes with some cools features such as Ambi thumb safety, loaded chamber indicator, and Hogue Gio trigger. This gun is designed for everyday carry and self-defense in a short-range, and it fulfills that criteria.
6. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 380 EZ
The M&P Shield 380 EZ is also the most popular Handgun for a small hand. You can use this pistol without any inserts at all. It has 3.675″ barrel length, and it comes in 380 Auto chambered. It has an 8+1 rounds capacity. You know what Smith & Wesson is the most popular brand in the field of firearms. It is prevalent in the UK Police and Military.
Specifications:
- Caliber: .380 Auto
- Capacity: 8+1
- Barrel Length: 3.675″ / 9.3 cm
- Overall Length: 6.7″
- Front Sight: White Dot
- Rear Sight: Adjustable White Dot
- Action: Internal Hammer Fired
- Grip: Polymer
- Weight: 18.5 Oz / 524.5g
The barrel and slide are made from Stainless Steel – Armornite® Finish. It also offers crisp, light trigger with tactile and audible trigger reset. The M&P Shield 380 EZ is best for home defense, personal defense, and every day carry use. It is specially designed to be easy to use, easy to load magazines, and easy to clean design as well as easy to rack the slide.We have known it to be chambered in 9mm, and more recently in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.
7. Beretta Nano
The Berreta nano as known as BU9 nano, is an excellent micro-compact pistol for home defense, personal defense, and concealed carry. Due to its lightweight design, the BU9 nano can easily glide out and in of your holster. It is lightweight and makes you comfortable all day.It is a single-action handgun chambered with 9mm.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 9×19 Parabellum
- Capacity: 6+1
- Barrel Length: 3.07″
- Overall Length: 5.6″
- Overall Height: 4.17″
- Action: Striker fired
- Grip: Polymer
- Weight: 19.8 Oz
The Beretta Nano is a compact handgun developed for concealed carry. Its small size makes it easy to carry and best suitable for small hand shooters. It has a fiberglass infused technopolymer frame, and a Pronox finished slide. The Beretta comes with a removable serial numbered chassis that is separate from the frame. This feature allows the users to customize their weapon grips with multi-colored frames as they want. And doing this doesn’t require any replacement of any component from the firearm.
The sights used in the Beretta Nano are low profile three-dot sights. It can hold six rounds ammo in a single columns box magazine. If the magazine is fully loaded and the pistol is chambered, then it becomes 7. For a self-defense gun, it’s enough, but for tactical use, you may have to carry some extra magazines.
The absence of such protruding controls reduces the points for this gun for the users. For the small size, it’s one of the best guns for small hand users, but if you’re concerned about safety a little much, then you must go for alternatives.
8. Glock 30
The Glock 30 is a small pistol that fits easily inside the hands. The gun is designed to concealed carry and target practices. The gun has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds, which is a standard for most handguns. You can externally use an extended magazine that comes with 12+1 rounds. The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) round was developed by prolific arms inventor John Moses Browning. The Glock 30 has a height of 4.8 inches. It has a barrel length of 3.78 inches as compared to the other full-sized Glock’s 4.61 inches.
Specifications:
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Capacity: 9+1
- Barrel Length: 3.78″
- Overall Length: 6.97″
- Overall Height: 4.8″
- Action: Double
- Grip: Polymer
- Weight: 23.81 Oz (unloaded)
It is a double-action fired handgun and offers a polymer-framed grip which is coupled with melonite treated metal slide. Like all the Glocks, this gun also features three safeties: Drop safety prevents a Glock from accidentally discharging from fall, firing Pin, and Trigger Safeties ensure that the pistol will only fire when the pulled adequately. It doesn’t have any manual safety. Pulling the trigger requires much extra power in this gun. So the gun is recommended for those who have steady hands.
9. Walther PPK
Walther is the most popular and famous brand of handguns in the field of firms. If you have seen any James Bond movie, then you are probably known this Handgun. The Walther PPK is an ideal choice for small hands. It comes in .380 ACP chambered, and it has a decocking mechanism. It has 3.3″ barrel length and six rounds capacity.
I’ve never owned an Aston Martin but recently take Walther PPK during my search. As it turns out, the Walther PPK is a groovy concealed carry gun.
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Capacity:6 rounds
- Barrel Length: 3.3″
- Overall Length: 6.1″
- Overall Height: 3.8″
- Safety:Manual
- Width:1.”
- Weight: 19 Oz (unloaded)
On the downside, I found out that this gun can be cumbersome for pocket carry. You can use to conceal carry in inside the waistband holster with the grip hidden by an overhanging shirt. I want to follow the Bond tradition by inserting it under the armpit holster, but since I don’t have a Tuxedo, let me know if you have one in the comment section.
10. Smith & Wesson 38 Special
As you know, the revolvers are popularly known as extremely reliable handguns. But just like a semi-automatic handgun, revolvers do require proper maintenance and cleaning also. If it kept in well conditions, the revolvers are not facing the feeding issues that semi-automatic handguns face. Let’s take a look at this revolver and find out the better option for small hands. Firstly, it is beautiful in looks.
This is one of my favorite handguns. The Smith & Wesson 38 Special Revolver is easy to conceal and carry. It is more favorable better than a semi-automatic handgun. You can carry it in your purse, coat, or pockets. The revolver doesn’t run into this issue since the only thing moving is the cylinder rotating.
- Caliber:38 S&W SPECIAL +P
- Capacity:5
- Barrel Length:1.875″ / 4.8 cm
- Overall Length:6.6″
- Action:Double Action Only
- Grip:Polymer – Gray
- Weight: 14.4 oz / 408.2g
If you are new in the field of firearms, then my advice, this gun makes you happy. Overall it’s a perfect choice for home protection, personal protection, concealed carry, and state compliance.
11. Walther CCP M2 (Concealed Carry Pistol)
The Walther invented the CCP (Concealed Carry Pistol) for concealed carry, that’s why its name is CCP 9mm. It helps reduce the recoil you feel makes the slide easier to rack. The grip on this pistol is texturized and includes a slight finger groove. It’s very comfortable and easy to grip. The pistol has a reversible magazine release, an external safety, and a Picatinny rail to attach a light to making this pistol one of my favorite concealed carry options.
- Caliber:9mm
- Capacity:8 rounds
- Barrel Length:3.54″
- Overall Length:6.41″
- Overall Height:5.12″
- Trigger Pull: 5.5 LBS
- Trigger Travel: 0.27″
- Safety:1 Manual + 1 Auto
- Weight:20 OZ
It gives maximum efficiency in minimal effort. To meet the demand, the Walther company went beyond the boundaries and released the extraordinary Walther CCP M2 9mm Pistol. It comes with a fixed barrel that allows for easy cleaning and maintenance, making this one of the available pistols.
With popular features such as front and rear slide separation, external safety, and a reversible magazine release, the Walther CCP M2 handgun is an ideal choice for yourself.
Things To Consider While Choosing A Handgun
When it comes to purchasing a handgun for small hands, I recommend looking at these things before making a decision.
Gun’s Manufacturer
The first thing to check is the reputation of the gun’s manufacturer. I recommend checking their warranty policies and how much time it will take to repair your gun if something wrong happened with your gun. These little things help you in the future.
Availability Of Parts
Make sure to check that the spare parts are available for the gun you are going to purchase. Also, make sure to check how old the manufacturer brand in the firearm industry. Overall, purchase the gun only if the parts are available quickly; otherwise, you may regret your decision in the future if the pistol broke.
Fit Of The Handgun
Holding a gun in your hand is fantastic, out of the world feeling. But when you hold it in your hands and found – It does not fit perfectly in your hand! Either your hand is too big or too small.
Size matters a lot if you have small hands. When you hold a handgun, make sure your finger reaches the trigger quickly. Remember, you want to be safe about your gun selection because it is a considerable investment to purchase a gun. It’s a tool that you are going to use to safeguard yourself and your loved ones.
Grip
Small hand users can face issues to get a firm grip, especially when they are using full-size guns. Before making your final decision, spend some time researching the products. Take the gun in your hand and check the grip. Spend time at the range with different models, if possible.
Ammunition
The second thing to consider is ammunition. Ammo is one of the crucial factors to consider before purchasing a handgun for small hands. There are many types of ammo available in the market, but not all are easy to find. Always go with the widely available ammo. The most popular ammunitions are 9mm, .38, and 45ACP.
Not all calibers are easy to find ammunition for. Most of the handguns in the market are made to shoot these rounds. When buying a gun, research what ammunition the manufacturer is offering, so you know which ammo is best to fire from the gun. Also, make sure to check some ammo in your local gun store and compare them with each other and decide which one works best for you.
Also, explore the sights? Research about the holsters, trigger pull, etc. When you are done, you’re ready to get a handgun. After long research and study, we have found some options for you, which help you to select a perfect handgun for your small hand.
Frequently Asked Questions About Handgun
1. What is the best caliber for small handguns?
It is hard to say, but 9mm is pretty famous for concealed carry. Also, .38 caliber is famous in revolvers. In pocket pistol, .380 is a trendy pick and widely used ammo for self-defense.
2. Is it safe to carry small handguns without a holster?
No! It is not safe to carry small handguns without a holster. Experts and manufacturers consider using holster to safeguard yourself. Guns like Glock and LCP-II are striker-fired guns and comes with a single-action trigger. If something gets stuck in your trigger, then it can fire bullets. So it is advised to use a holster for concealed carry.
Conclusion
So these are some of the Best Handguns For Small Hands. We hope we have provided enough details for you in this article to choose the best handguns for small hands. Choose one of them for you and your family and let us know your views on these items in the comments below.
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