Just me, but it has never crossed my mind to hit a woman during an argument or out of anger. Just something that is alien to me. I have nothing but contempt for men that abuse women like that. But... if a woman steps up to the plate and starts swinging on me, depending on the situation, I would certainly try to restrain her with the least amount of force. But I've had a woman come at me with a kitchen knife. At that point, she's earned the right to be treated as an equal.