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Title: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: docsven on September 20, 2015, 02:26:16 PM: So my son wants to get a semi auto and I notice that there is a grip problem for him with any of my handguns, except the .357 full frame revolver. Any feedback on the Glock 21 from someone with extra large hands? My son is 6'4", but his hands are a little larger.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: 2labs on September 20, 2015, 02:42:22 PM: My hands a larger than average. I have a G-30 it's a double stack .45 and is comfy to shoot really like it but I'm not really a hand gun guy just my :twocents:
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: docsven on September 20, 2015, 02:43:42 PM: Quote from: 2labs on September 20, 2015, 02:42:22 PM
My hands a larger than average. I have a G-30 it's a double stack .45 and is comfy to shoot really like it but I'm not really a hand gun guy just my :twocents:
Thanks!
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: Bofire on September 20, 2015, 03:35:07 PM: Glock 21 in 45 acp and/or Paraordinance P14 in 45, both are too big for my comfort. and both GREAT guns

Carl
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: docsven on September 20, 2015, 03:36:24 PM: Quote from: Bofire on September 20, 2015, 03:35:07 PM
Glock 21 in 45 acp and/or Paraordinance P14 in 45, both are too big for my comfort. and both GREAT guns

Carl
I will have to look at the P14.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: fish vacuum on September 20, 2015, 04:11:37 PM: The Glocks 20/21 frame is considered too big by a lot of people, so it's a good candidate for someone with big hands.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: Firedogg on September 20, 2015, 04:15:15 PM: My dad had really huge hands, he had just gotten a new Glock 20 at the end of last year that he said was the first semi-auto that felt comfortable in his hands.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: superdown on September 20, 2015, 04:21:20 PM: The FNX 45 holds 15 rounds of 45 acp in the magazine and is huge in my hands and i am really comfortable with a full size 1911 or full size revolver. :twocents:
Title: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: jackelope on September 20, 2015, 06:01:18 PM: XL gloves for me are usually borderline size wise. I've been comfortable with the full frame Glocks. 20, 21 or 22. I have a 23 and think it's about perfect for carrying during hunting.

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Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: high country on September 20, 2015, 07:44:21 PM: I have the g20sf and several other 1911's. I would suggest shooting a g20/21 before buying. They're great for reliability, but requires a lot more attention to detail in form. The 1911 will be much more forgiving.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 20, 2015, 08:07:26 PM: My hands are like hams and I personally like compact and sub-compact semi-autos. 10mm Glock 29sf, Springfield 9mm 13+1 etc. I don't like the high cap, full frame semis, because they are too big and heavy to wear on my side in a belt holster.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: docsven on September 20, 2015, 09:28:39 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on September 20, 2015, 08:07:26 PM
My hands are like hams and I personally like compact and sub-compact semi-autos. 10mm Glock 29sf, Springfield 9mm 13+1 etc. I don't like the high cap, full frame semis, because they are too big and heavy to wear on my side in a belt holster.
I agree that the larger frame frames are a pain to carry...I doubt if he will be carrying. This is more about shooting a lot with a handgun that fits. I think once you are comfortable shooting a lot, you can shoot anything reliably well. I feel most natural with a Beretta 92, but usually carry a compact .45.
Title: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: bigcountrydel on September 21, 2015, 08:58:56 PM: I have big paws and I love my S&W mp 40 best gun I have owned hands down.

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Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 22, 2015, 08:09:17 PM: Maybe look at a Sig Sauer P250 Compact. They are a nice gun, but they aren't a true compact like you think they would be. I have one in 9mm and it's almost the size of a 1911.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: HawkCreek on September 27, 2015, 01:27:01 PM: I dont think I have overly large hands but they aren't small either. A Glock 19 is just too small for me to hold comfortably (my pinky sits under the magazine or I can TRY to keep it on the grip but inevitably it ends up under the magazine). Of the guns I own the ones that fit my hand the best are the Glock 20/21 (SF or not, either or feels ok to me), a full-size 1911 (dont own one but I've shot several, they all fit well) and a FA .454 (mebbe not the best for concealed carry). Back in the service a lot of people complained that the M9 was "big", I always thought the grip was just a touch small.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: coachcw on September 27, 2015, 01:31:49 PM: Beretta px.4 .45
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 01:34:48 PM: Pearce magazine extensions for the pinky sensitive guys. I use them all the time.. :tup:
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: HawkCreek on September 27, 2015, 01:37:50 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 01:34:48 PM
Pearce magazine extensions for the pinky sensitive guys. I use them all the time.. :tup:

Meh, I'll just carry a real full size gun :chuckle:
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 01:42:45 PM: Quote from: HawkCreek on September 27, 2015, 01:37:50 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 01:34:48 PM
Pearce magazine extensions for the pinky sensitive guys. I use them all the time.. :tup:

Meh, I'll just carry a real full size gun :chuckle:

Full size are good, but when your pinky is involved..... I carry compacts to keep my girlish figure in check. I don't like the weight of a big cannon pulling at my side, making my pants sag down to my butt. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: HawkCreek on September 27, 2015, 01:49:07 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 01:42:45 PM
Quote from: HawkCreek on September 27, 2015, 01:37:50 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 01:34:48 PM
Pearce magazine extensions for the pinky sensitive guys. I use them all the time.. :tup:

Meh, I'll just carry a real full size gun :chuckle:

Full size are good, but when your pinky is involved..... I carry compacts to keep my girlish figure in check. I don't like the weight of a big cannon pulling at my side, making my pants sag down to my butt. :chuckle:
:tup:

I have a fixed blade knife, 8" crescent wrench, pliers, and vice grips worn on my belt all the time so I'm out of room for a gun anyway (also it's not flattering to my figure). Do they make a bra holster for a Desert Eagle? Maybe I'll try one of those out. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 01:51:41 PM: My wife says no on the bra holster....
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: Netminder01 on September 28, 2015, 09:37:05 AM: I have size 13 hands and the XDM .40 fits wonderfully in them. It has become my all around carry and have a few other safe queens because of it too.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: Fl0und3rz on September 28, 2015, 09:42:08 AM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 01:51:41 PM
My wife says no on the bra holster....

Try the Bro Holster.

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Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: Bean Counter on September 28, 2015, 09:55:55 AM: You need a hand fitting that? 8)
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: Zardoz on September 29, 2015, 11:57:25 AM: Quote from: bigcountrydel on September 21, 2015, 08:58:56 PM
I have big paws and I love my S&W mp 40 best gun I have owned hands down.

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:yeah: Fits like a glove.
Title: Re: Recommendations for large hands
Post by: brokenvet on October 02, 2015, 07:54:32 PM: Try an H&K USP Tactical in 45 ACP