Handgun/pistol sizes?

Question

What are all the sizes of hanguns/pistols? Not Including revolvers. I know there is obviously full size, compact, and ultra compact/ultra carry. Does anyone know the sizes starting from fullsize down to the smallest size?

Answer 1

Ok, generally pistols are going to fall into the following sort of catagories:



1) Long slide - So these are full size frames and 6" barrels. Typically these are competition guns or something of the sort. Typical example would be something like a CZ Tactical Sport or a Glock 34.



2) Full Size - This is your standard size of weapon. 1911 with a 5" barrel, Glock 17, CZ 75, Beretta 92, etc.



3) Compact - The classic for this catagory is the Glock 19. Similar size would be a Kahr K9, the FNP-9, CZ P-07, Sig P229 or the Springfield EMP. Typicall 4" barrels, still full grip.



4) Subcompact - So, this starts to get a little sketchier, but typically you are looking at something like a Walther PPS, an XD subcompact or the Kel-Tec PF-09. Now you are looking at 3" barrels and short grips.



5) Pocket - So, these are the new category of ultracompact, typically 2", single stack and very short grips. Will fit in your pocket. The Ruger LCP, the Keltec P-11 or P3AT, the Beretta Nano, Kahr CW380.



Obviously these aren't hard and fast rules, because every company is trying to get an edge somewhere, but more or less this is how the market is broken out right now.



Thinkingblade

Answer 2

Guns are not like clothes, where you size to have certain measurements. Typically the most common general terms used to reference size are subcompact, compact, and full size (glock calls it standard), but there is no official set of terms or meanings. Using the term "ultra" is usually an alternate way of saying subcompact.

Answer 3

There is no standard. Each company makes up it's own name. I am sure that a full size .380 ACP from some company would be larger than a sub-compact 1911 from another company.

Answer 4

Vous vraiment un est-ce que bâtard paresseux êtes incapables de faire votre propre recherche, n'est-ce pas ?

Answer 5

Yes I do...small, medium and large....except for the 500 Smith, it's extra-large.

Answer 6

Tough question because it's subjective. Basically it's small frame, mid-frame, and large frame. Or like your description.

Answer 7

Google is your friend. You can research it there and learn all you need.