Going out pistol shopping..

[ericire12]

You cant go wrong with a Glock. It was the first handgun I bought when I turned 21.

The Glock 26 fits my wife's hands pretty well.... also the mid sized Glock 9mm might work well...... You should also probably give the 4th gen G17 a look. Even thought its a full size grip, from the video footage it looks like felt recoil is next to nothing.

[Bidah]

Thanks to all for the replies.  It has given me a bit to chew on that is for sure.  I think making the decision is going to be excruciating.  I will see about getting as many examples of these in his hands to try out so that should help.  I think finding a 4th gen Glock might be an issue right at this time though 

-Bidah

[stavee]

My history is mainly with 1911's. I have owned XD's and the M&P's. The 1911 fits my small hand with the short trigger perfectly. The XD requires me to rotate my hand around the grip. This requires a firmer perch to control the recoil. The pistol is a fine shooting accurate piece. The M&P with the small back strap duplicates the 1911 in every way. I was at home instantly.

[tekoken]

A few quality companies manufacture 9mm 1911's now & they fit real nice in smaller hands.

[tumblebug]

Did you make purchase and how is it working for him??

[Sponsor]

[Paraguy]

My H&K P2000 SK (Sub compact) would be ideal, except you said good service was part of your decision making criteria.  I shot an SR-9 for the first time and it was great!  With the new firing system it is a very good gun and it is priced right.  Good luck!

[GUNS-R-US]

Got say I'm completely head over heals in love with the M&P9 and 9c pistols. Fit, finish, service from S&W is all awesome! And it's made in U.S.A. 

[texcaliber]

Got say I'm completely head over heals in love with the M&P9 and 9c pistols. Fit, finish, service from S&W is all awesome! And it's made in U.S.A. 

I feel the same toward the M&P45.

tex

[billt]

So, my oldest is getting to the age where he is old enough, and has earned his own 9mm pistol.  

Criteria:

• I figure a poly frame will probably be in the mix, but is not essential.
• Caliber 9mm
• Need to be ok for smaller hands.
• MUST have a good reputation for service.  I expect it to be used a lot, and I am sure it will need service or parts sometime.

-Bidah

One word, GLOCK. Let him pick the flavor. Between the 17, 19, 26, and few others I'm forgetting, he will find a 9 MM handgun that is totally reliable, priced very well, fits into most anyone's hands, male or female. They are very easy to operate, field strip, and clean.    Bill T.

[GUNS-R-US]

So, my oldest is getting to the age where he is old enough, and has earned his own 9mm pistol.  So I have started looking, and I am willing to think a bit outside the from what I have.  I am expecting this pistol to last him a while, and fit him while he continues to grow.

Criteria:

• I figure a poly frame will probably be in the mix, but is not essential.
• Caliber 9mm
• Need to be ok for smaller hands.
• MUST have a good reputation for service.  I expect it to be used a lot, and I am sure it will need service or parts sometime.

-Bidah

One word, GLOCK. Let him pick the flavor. Between the 17, 19, 26, and few others I'm forgetting, he will find a 9 MM handgun that is totally reliable, priced very well, fits into most anyone's hands, male or female. They are very easy to operate, field strip, and clean.    Bill T.

Bill the list said Small hands that would leave the Glock hanging in the wind, cause it doesn't fit small hands nearly as well as the M&P!