I was an Law Enforcement firearms instructor in the early 90's I trained local LEO's in various PD's. A chief asked to me to train his personal on the Sig P-220 he wanted to make the transition from S&W revolvers. The question he asked me do I think the female officers would be able to handle the auto 45acp I told him with practice they would. To make a long story short the Female officers Improved there scores with 45 auto better than with the revolver. Some of these female officers were petiet and did a excellent job in qualifiying with the 45 auto.