Tiny hands

Single action 380s ( mine are 10/55 model brownings ), such as CZ50/70, Beretta models 34/35, 70, Colt 1903, etc. In revovers,police positive spl. framed colts , J smiths,and more.

Handguns become obsolescent, not obsolete. Or in other words, something better or cheaper to make comes along, and sales drop so a product is discontinued.

But a handgun in good shape with good ammo is ALWAYS every bit as good as it ever was. The 1911 Colt may be far better in more scenarios, but the 1873 SAA 45 is still doing business today when forced into use to protect yourself just as well it ever was in the days of the gunslingers.

Don't discount the older used but in good shape autos from the 50's, 60's, and even early 70's in single action. Have it checked out by a gunsmith, order and replace springs, stock some spare parts just in case.
 
How about a SIG P239 with factory-installed short trigger? You can have it in 9mm Luger, .357 SIG or .40 S&W with interchangeable barrels. Single stack slimness in the grip, and the short trigger (from the factory) makes an even better fit for small hands.

Justin


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Justin T. Huang, Esq.
late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
 
jthuang - That is a very good suggestion sir.
That Sig is an excellent little pistol... and its caliber options make it the most flexable.
500 cool points awarded to jthuang.
 
When you say personal defense, you don't mention if this will be carried concealed or just be a house gun. While I love my P239, and it conceals well with a Kramer #3 IWB, the damn thing is heavy. For about half as much money, a Kel-tec P11 is close to half the weight, holds more rounds and is much more concealable.

If the only criteria were that it be a great home defense pistol, the P239 with night sights would be one of my first choices. If you had to carry it all day, I'd definitely look at a P11.

[This message has been edited by proximo (edited July 20, 2000).]
 
I am not particularly up to speed on semiautos for small hands, but as a couple of other people pointed out, a J frame 3" gun is well suited to small hands. The 'banana' style are particularly good in that respect. The reliability and simplicity of the revolver are distinct plusses for the beginner; as long as your finger works the gun is going to work. Consider the M60 3" heavy barrel full lug gun in .38 Spl or .357 (with moderate loads!).

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I bought a Kahr K9 for my girlfriend and it fit her just right. She could shoot the thing, but she hated trying to load the magazine and she had a real problem with breaking it down to clean. I refuse to clean her guns. If someone wants to shoot they need to take care of their equipment. Anyway, I always cleaned her gun and she always complained about her thumb. I know that you can get magazine loaders. She ended up with a gun that she can load, shoot and clean. All these aspects are easy for her. She likes her Ruger SP101. It can be loaded with .38, .38+P and .357 magnum. BTW: She really likes my P7M8, but she can't break it down and it still hurts her thumb..and it hurts my thumb to load the damn magazine! I'm selling the Kahr K9 in nickle. It has been used very little and is a great gun. If interested please Email me. BTW: Amy is 4'9" and very small boned. Oops 4'91/2". Sorry Amy.. She wears size 21/2 shoes, so you know how small her hands are. I personally would not want to use anything less than .38 Special +P, or 9mm for a defensive load. The .32acp is just not adequate. Better than nothing, but that isn't a great strategy. The Kahr and the Ruger fit a small hand and the recoil isn't excessive. IMO
 
George, thanks for the compliment. :)

I got to try a SIG P239 with factory short-trigger (and Sig night sights) a few months ago -- a buddy of mine is a real SIG fan (he has a P226, 228 and the 239). Sweet gun!

Now if only I could scrape up enough money to buy one.

Justin
 
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