[Eagles6]

They're simple to operate, concealable and very shootable.

A J frame, that is.

A .38 Spl with 90 or 110 gr Hornady Critical Defense or even 148 gr HBWC have mild recoil.

I would advise a semi, too, but maybe that's all they have or are comfortable with it.

[Spktyr]

If you already have one, sure, though it’s less than ideal. Otherwise - upgrade. Five or six shots is not enough at all any more.