My father had a jujitsu school many years ago, and one of the classes we taught was a female self defense course. One night after class I had already changed into street clothes and one of the ladies noticed I was carrying a P220. So of coarse she asked the obvious question of if I know jujitsu...
Why? Their good lads. Good troops and they introduced me to the excellence that is Triumph motorcycle co. And how many Americans can say they graduated Commando school? But in the spirit of full disclosure their food sucks.
I had something similar happen to me in Nashville. I was pumping my gas and fella walked up and asked if he could have a few bucks for gas so he could get home. I sad "Sorry friend I dont carry cash just these." and held up a spare mag. You woulda thought I tazed him the was he unassed the AO...
Everyone thinks their going to be John Mclane in a gunfight. At the range the closer you are to target, the tighter your groups will be. In combat the opposite is true. Any hit inside PISTOL range is a good hit. Hope and train for the best expect your worst.
I got some great advice from an instructor several years ago. "Always assume everyone is armed". Great advice that leads to an increase in civility and a noticeable decrease in the amount of people looking to do me harm.
I prefer to carry either a hi-cap 9mm or a single stack 45. As stated above shot placement is key. If the handgun is my primary weapon i.e. day to day self defense then I prefer the 9mm. It comes down to the fact I can carry more bullets. I am well trained and I have been on my share of 2 way...
Darwin was an idiot. According to mister Darwin shouldn't that kid have been killed playing in traffic long before he became uncle sams problem?:) Ive had the misfortune of knowing a few of those. Thats why god invented DA4187.