A few years back I carried a 1911 and my GF carried a 5 shot stainless Rossi 38...this was around the time of the Luby's incident.
I did a lot of drills at 25 yards with my 1911. I could keep them in the black rapid fire with my 1911 and about 8" with her Rossi.
With concentration, she could keep her rounds on paper at that range but she couldn't even hit backstop with my 1911.
That plus her Rossi fit into her smallest purse easily so she always had it. There were many situations when I didn't have my 1911 on me due to it's size and mostly weight.
Her mindset if a dire confrontation ensued was to push the muzzle forcibly into the attackers chest and keep pulling the trigger until the threat was ended to protect her and her kids.
I think her concept was spot on...realistic and correct.
In that scenario, a 1911 or Glock might not be a good choice.
Danger will mostly happen immediately, suddenly, and at close range within seconds and without warning.
"Supernatural divinities are the primitive's answer to why the sun goes down at night..."
