[ExSoldier]

I have pretty small hands, too. You don't need a double stacker to defend yourself unless you subscribe to the spray and pray doctrine. Firepower isn't number of rounds in the air...it's the number of accurate dynamic hits on the target. I'll bet you could handle a ParaOrdnance C6 .45ACP with not much practice and it would do the job nicely. Not a double stacker. In a pinch if you wanted a large caliber with a small grip you could go with a Ruger Vacquero in 45 Colt (Long Colt) sporting small "Bird's head" grips. Get a 3 or 4 inch barrel and then an old west style shoulder holster. Or you can get my buddy, custom holster maker SAM ANDREWS in Alachua Florida to custom make you an IWB for it. Thats: http://www.andrewsleather.com

It'd be a slow shooter, and a terribly slow reload, but whatever you hit is going to the pavement and right now.

[autoresponder]

Colt "Lightning" .38Colt, circa 1879, low 5 digit SN, 4½" barrel, stock "birdshead" grips.

Circa 1880 vintage bunkhouse flap holster, rawhide lacing, circa 1883 .38Colt cartridge belt.

Batteries not included.

(no scope)

(no laser sights)

Doc Holliday's favorite .38

Pre-Kid death, could be his.

Could be Sarah Brady's.

[AnAmericanMother]

I have big hands for a gal but small for a guy (about a No. 9 or 10 glove). The 1911A1 does not require a large hand, probably because of the flat sides. With fairly thin rubber Pachmayr grips on my Stainless Officer's Model, it's a nice easy fit. I do NOT like the S&W .41 Mag with the rubber Pachmayrs because it's a big handful for me.

I would say a 1911A1 with low profile grips ought to fit most any hand (my daughter started shooting it when she was 11).

[Darksheare]

I prefer to have alot of rounds to put downrange, accurately, and slowly.
Guess it somewhat shows my artillery prejudices.
I like placing my shots as carefully and selectively as possible given circumstances.

Bookmarked.
Thanks.