Woman Midwest-style

I am not a gun lobbyist.  I am just another grassroots, staunch believer in our constitutional Right to Bear Arms.   There are thousands of everyday law-abiding  folks who seek  intelligent and responsible helpful tips, info  or services. This post is not  to be politically correct, having nothing to gain except sharing stuff-to-know.  This is my own perspective about self defense, women's guns and our choices. I do not claim expertise about weapons, ballistics, and shooting methods except for my own hunting and personal recreation. The first tragedy that occurred inspiring  this  post was the devastating massacre at Sandy Hook... Many tragic events have taken place since, and worldwide anyone who pays attention to news is aware of and most surely has an opinion. I truly respect all opinions. This is mine.  HANDGUN CHOICES Years ago, my husband and I were shopping at BassPro sporting goods store.  He was making a batch of homemade sausage, in need of links casin

  THREE .380  TEST FIRES AND .357  PRACTICE target 1 target 2 - RugerLCP, Glock42 Showme Shooters Indoor  range  in Claycomo (Kansas City, Mo). Test fired three semi-auto .380's Practiced shooting the Ruger SP101 .357 revolver for my body stance and accuracy, double and single action. Target 1: Glock  G42 Target 2, Ruger LCP 380  on the body.  Glock G42 head & neck shot. Target 3, SmithandWesson Bodyguard  all outside #8 line.   Ruger SP101 .357  revolver inside #8 and the center.     Of the 380's, my husband prefered the Ruger LCP, his target not shown.  These were all my shots with my least favorite, the Ruger LCP.  It's super lightweight with narrow grip had too much recoil, over my head and made my hand sore.  I could barely get my fingers to yank open the slide of that narrow LCP.     The Smith and Wesson  trigger  was too long (didn't go bang till it was fully depressed).  Meant as a  safety feature but I know where my finger is, whe