Handguns for large hands

[River Jack]

A buddy of mine is considering his first handgun purchase. I took him to Bright Spot Pawn and showed him what they had (Glocks, 1911s, a few revolvers). This guys has some massive hands. All of the handguns he picked up were too small for his giant hands. So my question is which handguns (revolver or semi auto) would you recommend he try in the hopes of finding one that would fit him. Desert Eagle is probably out, as I don't think he wants to drop that much cash. Probably something under $500 (if possible). Thanks.

[tcp]

try a glock 21, a .45 with a big grip. it's a great gun that's too big for most hands.

[JPN6336]

Under $500 is tough but here's what I can think of for big hands:

XD-45, Double Stack 1911 (Para, STI, etc.), S&W 500

[scewper]

try a glock 21, a .45 with a big grip. it's a great gun that's too big for most hands.

Yeah, full size Glocks are pretty big, but I like 'em.

Unless he's got really long fingers I don't think a DE is the way to go. Yeah it's pretty large, but the grip isn't really that long, so think fingers don't work too well IMO, gotta have reeeeally long fingers.

[Black Majik]

HK USPs are also pretty dang large, even in 9mm. The USP .45 is a big gun, similar to a G20/21.

[Icarus]

Take a look at the CZ97B. It's a .45 and large. Not sure on the cost but it's close to your price.

[tlillard23]

what??

Glocks for big hands?? yea right..

USP full size, it's big boy size.

[Socal858]

G20, G21, put hogue grips on them

[theseacow]

fullsize sig with stock hogue grips. or any aftermarket hogue grips as an addon for that matter.

There is a reason there is alot of aftermarket grips.

[paradox]

CZ97B would be perfect for him: all steel, double stack .45, yummy...

[Mr. Joshua]

Glock 21 or USP 45f.

[moulton]

ruger gp-100 .357 magnum
I have humungious hands it fits me great

[MudCamper]

Beretta or Taurus 92s. Huge grips. Add a Hogue wrap-around grip and it's just silly huge.

[code33]

Take a look at S&W MP45 w/ large backstrap and Hogue Handall.

[bwiese]

If you broaden what you're looking for, a Ruger Bisley single-action revolver is great for large hands.

An S&W full-size wheelgun (L or N frame) with larger 'target' grips or some of the Hogue grips works well too.