Go with the Taurus Judge. It shoots 45colt and 410 that you can alternate in the chamber if you like or just load it with 45 hollow points. With a semi you have to chamber a round before firing where you only have to pull the trigger with the revolver. I have a s&w 38 that has more recoil than the Judge. Taurus has even come out with one that has a pink grip. I keep mine handy in my house and vehicle. For concealment I have a keltec 380 and a Taurus 9mm. But my favorite hands down is the Judge.
He wants his wife to be able to shoot it also.
Go to the banglist....scroll down to 11/23’s thread, “advice on firearm needed”............And watch the little man midget shooter2.5 get SMACKED DOWN HARD by the MAN, JR his ownself during the lasts posts!!!!!!! You will love it ‘Toad!!! Bobby.