The Importance of Grip Size for the Novice Shooter

[Casual Friday]

No. People get caught up in grip size at the gun shop, where "feel" really doesn't matter. How it shoots matters.

Yes. Perfect example for me is the P30. I was ready to jump head first into the P30 based on feel until I shot one and a P2000 and USP together.

[Doc_Glock]

As a user of the USPc, and someone who happens to be 5'0, I will provide some in depth observations, and pictures later.

I would be interested in your post. With average hands, I find the USPc grip annoyingly smalll.

[JTQ]

With average hands, I find the USPc grip annoyingly smalll.

Vertical grip length or horizontal trigger reach?

[Doc_Glock]

Vertical grip length or horizontal trigger reach?

Circumference. I think it must be the smallest grip I have experienced on a double stack service pistol. No trouble with horizontal trigger reach. I just feel like I don't have a lot of purchase around the grip to control recoil. Great one handed gun.

[David S.]

I consider subcompacts to be a specialized tool for advanced shooters. New shooters, regardless of physical condition, should be strongly encouraged to start with a compact or full-size guns that allows a full firing grip, even if it isn't ideal for concealment.