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Originally Posted by Hitch
For women who are not large-handed, I highly recommend the J- or K-frame .357 with Gold dot rounds. Lots of stopping power, easy to load and clean. Take your local Sheriff's or Muni's concealed carry classes, if you do not already know how to shoot, for safety and handling reasons. You won't want to carry this; it's too heavy. Perfect for nightstands and other in-home locales.
I really like the Ladyhawke for concealed carry if you want a wheelgun (revolver) versus an automatic. Nice, small, you can keep it in a purse or on your person, depending on your frame and how you're built. (Women have certain issues with carrying weapons on their waist/ribcage area that men don't, and it's not merely boobs--it's waist-length, distance from hips to first rib, etc.). The Ladyhawke will beat the crap out of your hand when you practice with it, but it's a good CC weapon. (Many automatics that would fit a woman's frame don't have the real stopping power, like a 9-mil.)
FWIW,
Hitch
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X2 on the ladyhawke. My night stand piece is a .38 was my grandfather's and have had it a really long time. There's a bit of a polished sheen on the grip that I like to think would completely match up to my hand if someone wanted to go there.
Used to be a licensed instructor, just kind of let it drop. Stories like these make me go
hmmm maybe it's time again