[DakotaGator]

The shift from the 1911 was never about combat performance. It was all about giving Europe a contract and having a pistol to fit female-sized hands.

[vladimir998]

But the Beretta is a large frame handgun. Many people - and not just women - have complained it is too big to easily handle.

“Even Beretta has its downsides. One of the problems of 92 series is the grips that are rather large. 92 series ergonomics does not work well for those with medium-small hands. These shooters will have difficulties to reach the trigger, especially if the first shot was in double action.” - See more at: http://www.all4shooters.com/en/articles/technics/2013/Semiautomatic-pistol-full-size-comparison-beretta-glock-colt/#sthash.V5nOzg2C.dpuf