MJP fired my Novak Custom Hi-Power (no I'm not selling it ever) makes those who dislike the BHP from CF Inglis usage like them.
Bill Laughridge at C&S did mine and I feel the same way about it...
I hate Beretta's (M9/M92-F/96 etc series) guns since they have a VERY large grip section that many cannot properly grip (i.e. most men) and the longer DA trigger stroke on that sized frame makes first round accuracy for me suck.
Heartily concur, even though I have a fairly good-sized hand...
Keep in mind that you can build up a "too small" grip with hockey or grip tape to fill your hand as well (its a tool not a fashion statement) Some guns (BHP's) with too large factory grips can be cured by a set of aftermarket grips (I used Spegel CocoBolo on mine -- but realitically the Uncle Mikes rubber one are 1/5th the prce and same design)
...but sadly no longer available - however, Navidrex thin Micarta grips are available and even better than UM's...
I pretty much stick .22LR for childrens practice these days (albiet if funds are shot .22LR is a good training tool for accuracy -- just keep in mind the muscle memory for other drills will not be the same as your primary handgun)
My two boys go through about 500 rds per week of .22 LR, between plinking and biathlon practice - I buy it by the case...
The Ruger MkII series of pistol is nice as well for that sport of stuff (the only Ruger handgun I could recommend owning...)
You cut me - I have a suitcase full of Ruger single-actions in everything from .22LR to .45 Colt with numerous stops in between. All truly appreciated and frequently enjoyed, and a couple have been used to take HUGE whitetails in Northern Michigan...
I also at present, have a total of 4 Ruger MK I/II's and they do see frequent use bordering on abusive...