I would agree with you TA....it changes depending on what I've been shooting lately. I have to say that the compacts usually fit me best though. I love my Five-SeveN and P226, but my hands aren't real big, and a smaller gun (glock 19 or springfield XD) just feel best in the end. I would love to see a compact Five-SeveN. A bit smaller and easier to conceal...I would even sacrifice a bit on capacity if needed. My dream carry piece!!!
Which handgun fits your hand the best?
Like most of you, I have held and shot many handguns over the years. Many I have had the pleasure of handling with different grips on them. Some of them feel great one outing but only okay on another outing. Some just always feel "alright" but never any better.
Sometimes, how a grip feels to me changes if I have recently spent a long time shooting another gun... for instance, when I pick up a 1911 it feels alright to me. But if I shoot a Glock for a while and then pick up a 1911 it feels great!
But there is one that always feels right. The SIG P225/P6 with Nill Grips. The shape is just round enough for my hand, the grip length seems custom made to allow my fingers to use up the whole grip but not cramp them. And it always "points" so well that the front and rear sights just naturally line up as I bring the gun on target. The trigger reach in DA mode is just long enough to have the pad of my finger on the trigger, so I never overreach it.
My two handed grip places my left thumb right over the mag release, so I don't have to move my right hand grip to swap mags. I just push in with my left thumb and the empty pops out into my left hand. The mag release does not stick out far enough to give me any concern that I may accidentally drop a mag before I want to, it has to be a conscious action.
It fits almost perfectly in my P245 Milt Sparks VMII holster... just a tad looser than I like. So I need to get a VMII fitted for it. I would like some night sites also. And maybe have the slide harchromed for better holster wear.
Don't get me wrong, I don't own any handguns that I do not like grip on. It's just that the P225/P6 is just that little bit better for me than any of the others. I wish I could find a new P225 at a reasonable cost... I doubt that will happen though.
So, what fits you "perfectly" or at least as perfectly as you have found yet?
Sometimes, how a grip feels to me changes if I have recently spent a long time shooting another gun... for instance, when I pick up a 1911 it feels alright to me. But if I shoot a Glock for a while and then pick up a 1911 it feels great!
But there is one that always feels right. The SIG P225/P6 with Nill Grips. The shape is just round enough for my hand, the grip length seems custom made to allow my fingers to use up the whole grip but not cramp them. And it always "points" so well that the front and rear sights just naturally line up as I bring the gun on target. The trigger reach in DA mode is just long enough to have the pad of my finger on the trigger, so I never overreach it.
My two handed grip places my left thumb right over the mag release, so I don't have to move my right hand grip to swap mags. I just push in with my left thumb and the empty pops out into my left hand. The mag release does not stick out far enough to give me any concern that I may accidentally drop a mag before I want to, it has to be a conscious action.
It fits almost perfectly in my P245 Milt Sparks VMII holster... just a tad looser than I like. So I need to get a VMII fitted for it. I would like some night sites also. And maybe have the slide harchromed for better holster wear.
Don't get me wrong, I don't own any handguns that I do not like grip on. It's just that the P225/P6 is just that little bit better for me than any of the others. I wish I could find a new P225 at a reasonable cost... I doubt that will happen though.
So, what fits you "perfectly" or at least as perfectly as you have found yet?
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For some reason a Hogue Handall makes most semi-autos a dream to handle. I put one on my USP 9 and love her even more. Then I got one for my FNP-40 and have a hard time trying to decide which one to conceal carry :-? . So I take'em both with me in the truck :lol: :lol: :lol: , 90% of the time I carry my USP, but if its too hot I'll carry the FNP-40.
I'm beating a dead horse here - but the Full size P99 feels the best in my hand. After that - probably a 1911.
I'm not nearly as experienced as most of you, but I'd have to say that so far the 1911 fits my hand surprisingly (to me, at least) well.
I haven't had a chance to shoot an FNP-45 yet, but I did hold one at a gun shop with flat backstrap and it fit my hand well.
I haven't had a chance to shoot an FNP-45 yet, but I did hold one at a gun shop with flat backstrap and it fit my hand well.
My usp then my Five-seveN for me....
U must have pretty big hands, then...iCeMaN said:My usp then my Five-seveN for me....
Standard size 1911
yes I have big hands
yes I have big hands
My Kimber would be number 1, I can just pick it up and fire accurately without having to think. Just point and shoot, both right and left handed.
Next would be a toss up between the P226 and USP, with maybe a slight edge to the USP out of familiarity.
Next would be a toss up between the P226 and USP, with maybe a slight edge to the USP out of familiarity.
i do have pretty big hands, the p30 also felt really nice as well
Just curious, but why if too hot do you carry the FNP-40 over the USP9?Furyataurus said:For some reason a Hogue Handall makes most semi-autos a dream to handle. I put one on my USP 9 and love her even more. Then I got one for my FNP-40 and have a hard time trying to decide which one to conceal carry :-? . So I take'em both with me in the truck :lol: :lol: :lol: , 90% of the time I carry my USP, but if its too hot I'll carry the FNP-40.
FNP-40's grip/handle is much smaller than my USP 9's handle, therefore less chance of "printing" for the FNP-40 than the USP 9. Plus I usually wear a button down cotton shirt with my USP 9 concealed beneath it, but its just too hot here sometimes to wear a button downed cotton shirt with that big of a pistol, in which case I just wear a t-shirt with the FNP-40.
The little walther PPK and the Beretta 84 are the only pistols that have felt like an extension of my hand.
Maybe I would like a hi power- it has a similar profile- only larger.
Anyone ever handle the steyer M9?
Maybe I would like a hi power- it has a similar profile- only larger.
Anyone ever handle the steyer M9?
Beretta 85F is small enough to be completely engulfed by my hands, so it is a good fit.
Best though is the HK45 and HK P30.
Best though is the HK45 and HK P30.
CZ 75.
For my hands it is the best grip ever.
My FNP 40 is similar to the CZ, but not as good. My FNP-45 is really good for a large frame, far better than a Glock 21 or 21SF, but still comes in second to the CZ.
For my hands it is the best grip ever.
My FNP 40 is similar to the CZ, but not as good. My FNP-45 is really good for a large frame, far better than a Glock 21 or 21SF, but still comes in second to the CZ.
Have to admit a fondness for my P2000.
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