After shooting a ton of firearms, including the Glocks 23, 26, and 29, Daiwoo .40, the P 226, and others, I chose my HK .45 ACP hands-down over the rest. I'm not short, exactly, at just under 5'8", but I do have small hands and I have no issue with it whatsoever. I chose it because of the weight and feel, along with a host of other reasons, namely the fact that it's
a pretty od green. >:{ (kidding) And hey, they always make it in a compact USP, which makes an awesome accoutrement to a shoulder rig.