[nralife]

"Small to medium .38 Special revolver, or a .357 Magnum, which will also shoot the .38 Special round. Of course, this somewhat depends on your Wife's hand size and strength."



Bingo! Easy to use and no worries about jamming. Easy to learn how to operate

[Tallguy]

A revolver can usually be handled with one hand -- not all semi-autos can (you might have to rack the slide which takes both hands). Consider that if she is in her car with her purse sitting next to her on the seat.