This is a great way to describe the way a gun feels... my Model 700 ADL is male, big, ungainly, not particularly communicative, and rough in its operation.... (although the first two qualify it as my monther-in-law).

my shotgun, a woman. first its name: Ithica. up-down double, slight and fine jewelry (gold trigger and a few other accents), simple sculpting, wonderful to swing, sweet on your shoulder.

as for my Ruger 1-H, definitely male... makes a BIG hole, dishes what it takes, and while some might call it crude, VERY VERY effective.