The M&P 9mmc is the same size as most single stacks... I am a girl with little hands and it fits great. Also, it does not have much recoil compared to some others. You really should give it a try!
My girlfriend tried the Kahr and didn't like the recoil of it compared to the subcompact xd9. I didn't mind the Kahr at all, but she walked out of H&H with the Springfield.
+1 for the training, but if you're set on getting a good single stack carry 9, look for a gently used S&W 3913. Often considered the best of the 3rd generation metal framed Smiths, they're thin, light and easy to shoot. They're no longer in production, but you can find used ones for sale. I picked this one up at OPS in Tulsa, then had Accurate Iron work a little magic on it. It's one of my favorite carry guns 
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Mainly looking for a heavier gun with a better trigger. Thanks for the "school" suggestions but I don't think it's a fix to my specific problem. Also, I'll be carrying IWB without tucking. I don't find the recoil to be the specific problem, I just threw that out there as a general reference, the problem is that I can't hold on to it through the cycle...see below.
I should clarify, it's not that I have little hands, it's that I can't hold on to this little gun without my pinky, no matter how high I push up my grip, I can't get my pinky on the gun and have a bigger problem controlling and getting follow-up hits because of the lack of pinky grip, so my reference to "little girl hands" was intended to convey that I have a weak grip without using my pinky. Hopefully that isn't offensive to any of the women on the board, if so, my apologies. I can get away with it using my P3AT with all it's downfalls but not with the PF9.
I have never looked at the Kahr K9 series, the dimensions look about right and I really like the .9 inches thick. I've never really considered Kahr's because I don't see them (in a model that interests me) at the shops I frequent around here.
Lastly, I have considered the RAMI, but those are hard to find around here, the only CZ dealer that carries their handguns is Bass Pro (I think) and I'd like to get to handle one as opposed to ordering it and then being stuck with it.
GtG - That's a good suggestion - I've never heard or read anything about them. I'll look into that gun.
I should clarify, it's not that I have little hands, it's that I can't hold on to this little gun without my pinky, no matter how high I push up my grip, I can't get my pinky on the gun and have a bigger problem controlling and getting follow-up hits because of the lack of pinky grip, so my reference to "little girl hands" was intended to convey that I have a weak grip without using my pinky. Hopefully that isn't offensive to any of the women on the board, if so, my apologies. I can get away with it using my P3AT with all it's downfalls but not with the PF9.
I have never looked at the Kahr K9 series, the dimensions look about right and I really like the .9 inches thick. I've never really considered Kahr's because I don't see them (in a model that interests me) at the shops I frequent around here.
Lastly, I have considered the RAMI, but those are hard to find around here, the only CZ dealer that carries their handguns is Bass Pro (I think) and I'd like to get to handle one as opposed to ordering it and then being stuck with it.
GtG - That's a good suggestion - I've never heard or read anything about them. I'll look into that gun.
+1 on the 3913.
GLOCK 26 are ok (have a good history
),CZ rami for the money are great (a little heavy
),KAHR are good (some are too pricey
),walther PPS are good too (you will need to shop around for this one to get a good price),IM NOT A BIG FAN OF ANY OF THE ABOVE BUT I DONT KNOW NUTN, i would go on there web sites to compare them and finding them to hold will probably be your hardest thing to do...GOOD LUCK...
),CZ rami for the money are great (a little heavy),KAHR are good (some are too pricey),walther PPS are good too (you will need to shop around for this one to get a good price),IM NOT A BIG FAN OF ANY OF THE ABOVE BUT I DONT KNOW NUTN, i would go on there web sites to compare them and finding them to hold will probably be your hardest thing to do...GOOD LUCK...Look, the RAMI is a fat boy like a Glock or XD. That's not in the category you're looking for.
Let's see - Heavy, slim, good trigger...
I'll 3rd the 3913, but also add HK P7, and a 9mm 1911, either full-sized or a 4" slide, to keep it a bit larger/heavier. Star Firestar as well. Sig 225 as well (aka P6). Those are my favorite choices for you so far, but again, as mentioned, I cannot fully try to help you until you answer the question about which carry MODE you are going to use.
I would highly recommend the Kahr T9 or K9, except for the good trigger requirement. They are good *as pre-sprung triggers go*, but not *good* relative to SAOs, or DA/SAs.
Let's see - Heavy, slim, good trigger...
I'll 3rd the 3913, but also add HK P7, and a 9mm 1911, either full-sized or a 4" slide, to keep it a bit larger/heavier. Star Firestar as well. Sig 225 as well (aka P6). Those are my favorite choices for you so far, but again, as mentioned, I cannot fully try to help you until you answer the question about which carry MODE you are going to use.
I would highly recommend the Kahr T9 or K9, except for the good trigger requirement. They are good *as pre-sprung triggers go*, but not *good* relative to SAOs, or DA/SAs.
He stated that he is going to be carrying IWB untucked.
I would also look towards the Taurus 709 slim and add a mag extension for your pinky. If you feel like you need something heavier, go with the Smith, a Sig or a 1911 style 9mm. Good luck.
I would also look towards the Taurus 709 slim and add a mag extension for your pinky. If you feel like you need something heavier, go with the Smith, a Sig or a 1911 style 9mm. Good luck.
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