Quoted: ... Seemed when it got physical-I forgot all about it untill after the hassle was over. ...
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The Colt is an excellent self-defense pistol, esp. in .45 ACP. Just don’t forget to hit the safety on the Colt before you pull the trigger!
Personally, I much prefer a DA/SA such as a Sig for that very reason. In a high stress situation, simple is better than complicated. I also like the double strike capability.
The bottom line, though, is that it’s the man, not the gun. In the hands of a competent individual, any decent, large caliber handgun will generally do the job.
If you’re not already doing it, mental rehearsal of what to do can really help. You’ve probably got down time, esp. when you first open up, when you can practice a few scenarios in your mind.
Also, occasionally when a customer or customers come in, imagine what you would do if they suddenly whipped out weapons. Also, what would you do if someone approached you as you closed up shop, etc? As you obviously know, someone can get in your face incredibly quickly.
If I were in your line of work, I’d get a decent unit of body armor and WEAR IT.
Oh, and welcome aboard! I’ve got over 700 posts and still haven’t figured out how to post smiley’s!!