I know I’m committing blasphemy when it comes to the firearms world, but I’ve never been a big fan of the 1911 type handguns. I do have a huge amount of respect for what they are though. They just don’t ‘fit’ my hands well. ....And this is coming from someone who’s favorite handgun is the HK USP45 Tactical(NOT a small gun).
The question is not just how they fit your hands when you are drawing or aiming, I think it’s also how they feel as they are discharged. 1911s are weighty and a little front-heavy, which tends to help with keeping the big .45 on target. There are 1911 variations chambered for 9mm, and I have never fired one, but I doubt I would have much use for them. In the 9mm realm one doesn’t need so much weight up front. That said, for personal protection and home defense, the revolver really is a perfect weapon. It is inherently safe and can sleep loaded for months or years... And in a panic in the dark where milliseconds count you won’t need to fiddle with a safety. And - should six .357 rounds fail to eliminate your immediate threat, never mind higher capacity: you probably shouldn’t own a handgun anyway!
Blasphemer!!!!! How could you? That crummy HK frame might blow apart in your hand!!!! /sarc...no really shoot what you feel comfortable with as long as its .45 auto....
Have you tried a flat mainspring housing? I have small to medium hands and I put the flat housing on all my 1911’s. I have a Light Weight Commander that feels like it was born in my hand.