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That's not a bad idea; thanks. I'd still like a handgun, if possible, but you make some very good points.
Before I bought my .357 I did some reading and power of a .410 gauge shotgun is actually greater than a .357. You girlfriend could handle the recoil of the .410, prob. not a 20 gauge and esp. not a 12 gauge. Why did I buy .357, it's powerful, idiot proof, and doesn't jam, plus I can conceal it if I need to. I only bought if after 911 for fear of civil unrest in case of another attack. If she is every going to be alone consider the .410, if you are always there go 12 or 20. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220430