9mm for smaller hands

[powermad]

Another nod for a Sig p225/P6
Definitely made for smaller hands. Grip length & width and shorter trigger reach.
Nice heft to it but not heavy, shoots pretty soft IMO and very accurate.
DA is nice and I was impressed with SA.
I gave it to my wife, she likes it a lot better than my P220
I picked up a nice used one from Kieths for $425
8 round mags but that should be just fine.
225 top, 220 bottom

 

[MFranklin]

Look For a BROWNING BDM used. it is a slim 9m that holds 13 rounds, double stacked. They are still out there and for a browning they are very affordable.

 

[Phillyfan]

Try the HK P30. You will be impressed. My son has small hands and loves the P30. The USP is too large for him also. So is the G19.

Love these, but hey are way over your $500.