Coach,
I guess you have a snake problem there in Texas. My experience there showed me that some of the largest ,meanest snakes inhabit some areas of Texas.

I would say that the 410 Bond would be just the right medicine for them.

No sense in trying to make the smaller pistol shot cartridges do with dealing with those large critters!!!

Wayne

Thanks Rob, Warren & Pap.....appreciate the advice & support. After the Bond she's choosing between the Para O, a Beretta, a Ruger & 2 Glocks. Like she says, she can hit best with the P-12, "knows the gun better",....& is more "comfortable with the .45." It has tickled me for the last 3-4 years when the "little girl" out shoots the guys at the range with her "Big .45."
As y'all know practice, familiarity & comfort with your weapon certainly does increase confidence.
Again....appreciated.

Duke,
I guess the bottom line is what a person is most comfortable with that works the best.

Many men think that the lightweight J frame S&W is just right for the little lady when nothing could be further from the truth.

It is what she feels most comfortable with,that she will have the confidence in.

Glad to see that the "little girl" puts the guys right in their place at the range!!!!!!

Wayne

Duke which para is it..... They are hard to find these days.

Thanks Wayne & Chief & guys. I bought my Para Ordinance, P-12 new in about 1994-'95, Chief; imported it and four 12 shot clips straight in from Canada. It's been my favorite & most carried CC weapon for a long time, but my daughter started shooting it at age 12, has always been comfortable and accurate with it so it's basically been hers as desired for 5-6 years. So, what do you know about 'em, sir?

My P-12

I used to have a P13 .45 I bought in '94 before the "Brady" bill went into effect. I sold it, but now have a Colt 1911 .45 ACP with a rail. I wish it was high capacity though.

Probably just me, but I've never been comfortable with cocked and locked. After a while, too many things can make it's way into the gap. Again, it's all about comfort level with the shooter, that's most important.

Pap

Hey Wayne:

Here is what we are up against in East Texas. During the warm months, I usually see 1-2 each day I make the rounds on my place. On the day we had the tornadoes last Spring I saw 15.

I don't mind the BIG ones that you can see out on open ground, but the little ones in the grass are a different story. I took the last picture on Saturday (12-9-17) when it was 40 degrees outside.

I plan to use 3" .410s on them.

I’ve got the para expert 14.45. It’s a 14 shot 1911, and it’s a handful of fire power for sure!