I haven't fired the 228 or 229, but as someone with small hands, I actually preferred the 226 over either of the H&Ks Lars had. The only issue I had with it (and it did have to be pointed out to me because I was such a newb at the time) was that I couldn't handle the trigger pull in DA. 12# is a bit much. I have the P250 now, which is MUCH better in the trigger for me, but I miss the weight of the all-metal frame.<snip> the Sig P226. <snip> It isn't, however, for someone with small hands. The Sig 228 or 229 would be the choice there.