I was wondering if I could have some suggestions for a good CC handgun? I have fairly small hands which severely limits my choices (I wear a size small in most gloves. Extra small in some.) and my frame is pretty petite compared to most which makes CC difficult. Are there any guns in particular that would be a good size to start with?

I'm not new to shooting, and have the most experience with Glocks (particularly 19 and 26) and revolvers. I tend to only shoot 9mm when I go to the range, and it is the round I am most comfortable with. I also have experience in cleaning and caring for handguns and rifles. I don't have a price range, and I can save up if I have to.

So, any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.

Have you thought of a single stack?



The Diamondback is rather thin, and they make it in 9mm single stack. 65sniperess has mentioned previously that it has some issues, so I would put some thought into it.



My CZ 2075 fits my hand rather well. Better than my G26 does.



My other suggestion would be to go to either a gun show or to several gun stores and fondle the guns. Find which ones fit your hand best and go from there.

The Walther PPS in 9mm might be worth a look. I don't own one but a friend of mine does I think he likes it pretty well. They're fairly thin and have interchangeable backstraps for a customized grip. Good luck, hope this helps.

Try handling a M&P 9c with the Small grip. My Wife and I have the same size hands (mine is small for a man) and the M&P with Small grips works best for us. BUT, you need to handle these guns to see if they are comfortable in your hand before attempting to shoot any of them.

This will be my next purchase.

Greeting Redfrog!  I'm new around here too.
Looks like you have a little shopping to do. Lots of good choices listed.   I love my CZ's because the grip feels like it was made for me even with small hands.  I currently own a SP-01 and CZ75.  I don't own a CZ 2075 Rami but its on my short list.    
For CC I have two Kahrs CW9 and K9 because they are slim single stack 9mm, that shoot well and have a nice DA trigger.  That's what works for me.
If your accustomed to glocks,  Springfield XD and Smith&Wesson M&P make fine Sub-Compacts with better ergonomics than a glock (IMO).  

 Happy Hunting!  You will know the right one for you when pick it up.

   

My wife really likes Kahr PM9 / PM40 for CC.  She has small hands too. They disappear in most of her clothes.  She has tritium night sites over stainless slides/barrels, black polymer frames.

Kahr PM9

Actually this is a link to all their pistols.  She likes the pink one, but wants it in 9mm.

KAHR ARMS !!!

THe pm9 would be my choice as well

My wife has small hands and is okay with the Springfield XD grip.  The XDM with its swappable backstrap –– for different size hands –– might also be something that works.

Thanks to all of you who've helped out! I really appreciate it.

Kahr.

Try a G17, too. It's bigger than a 26/19 but more comfortable for me than either of those.

My wife is a small thing, small hands, and she absolutely fell in love with the Sig P239. Shot it once, and ended up buying one a week later.

YMMV...good luck with your search

I started with a Kahr PM9 and would consider a Keltec PF9 as well. If you don't mind going a leeetle bit bigger, the M&P 9C feels great in the hand and the Springfield EMP is the same size. There's a good chance the 9C is going to be my next carry gun, and I'm also looking at the Kimber Ultra CDP in 45, though it comes in 9mm too.

Size is an issue for concealed carry to be sure. I also like to be able to reach the mag release with one hand without having to completely change my grip. However, having a gun that "feels good" in your hand is not terribly important, IMHO. I shoot better with guns that don't fit my hand so well. I own a Glock 19 that doesn't really fit my hand, but it's still my favorite. It doesn't get carried as much as I'd like because it's a little harder to conceal, but it is concealable and it's my favorite gun so far.

If you can go rent guns before buying or if you can try friends' guns, that would be the best. You can't tell how well you will shoot a gun by just holding it and seeing how it fits your hand. You can't tell how you're going to feel about the trigger either, that way.

As for how to carry it, I like to carry everything in a belly band at 12 o'clock and I love my Keltec P3AT as I can conceal it there even in the tiniest clingiest dresses. I wear it real low.

If I had no financial constraints, I'd own a PF9 (because it's tiny and I've had good luck with Keltec), the M&P 9C (because it's just a tad bigger than my old Kahr (recommended) and Taurus PT709 slim (not recommended)) and an Ultra CDP (because I've never owned a 1911 and I enjoy shooting them and it's the same size as the 9c).

I will most likely go for the 9c next, after shooting it. If you have your heart set on a gun that feels really good in your hand, you might just love it. I'm 5'1 with small hands and it does feel very good. If I find myself not carrying it often enough, I'll probably get a PF9.

I had the same trouble when I was choosing my own concealed carry pistol. I am 4'10" tall and weigh 100 pound, very petite.... I shot the Kahr PM9 and fell in love a month later i had purchased it for my own concealed carry. It will never be sold!