[Sherman Logan]

A 120 pound woman has a very difficult time beating up a 120 pound man. And a 120 pound man has a very difficult time beating up a 250 pound man. Do the math.

OTOH a 120 pound woman with a gun has a slight advantage over a 250 pound man with a gun.

She’s a more difficult target.

[driftless2]

You have a point.

[TalonDJ]

OTOH a 120 pound woman with a gun has a slight advantage over a 250 pound man with a gun. She’s a more difficult target.

Not all that true. Guns are the great equalizer but only so great. Fitness levels being equal the man would still be able to run faster. upper body strength means that if training levels are similar he would be able to get shots on target quicker because he would be less affected by recoil. Which one do you think would be more able to fire more shots on target one handed while running and taking cover? So the 'size of target' thing would just be one trade off of many. When it comes to one shot each, like a duel, then size might be the most important. But in all out combat I am not so sure.