[Spktyr]

If you do get something, don't get a snubby revolver. I don't understand why everyone recommends snubby revolvers for women, especially since most of them have to be in marginal calibers (.32, .38 Special) to be controllable by the intended user.

The Glock .30 in .45 caliber has less felt recoil than the classic snubby .38 Colt, is very controllable, and is about the same size. And it comes in a much more effective caliber.

[Dashing Dasher]

I was leaning towards Glocks ...

[papertyger]

The Glock .30 in .45 caliber has less felt recoil than the classic snubby .38 Colt, is very controllable, and is about the same size. And it comes in a much more effective caliber.

Sage advice...no bells, whistles, or levers, and a consistent trigger. Despite the fairy tales about accidental discharges, I've been slinging one around almost constantly in a fanny pack (around the waist, over the shoulder, around the back, hanging from my bedpost, etc...) for at least seven years with nary an incident. Keep your finger off the trigger, and it won't go boom.

[TC Rider]

If you do get something, don't get a snubby revolver. I don't understand why everyone recommends snubby revolvers for women, especially since most of them have to be in marginal calibers (.32, .38 Special) to be controllable by the intended user.

First, not all snubbies are .38s. Here's a shot of my Colt King Cobra in .357.

Admittedly, most snubbies today are .38 specials with 5 shots. Most new .38s will handle +p ammo which is a very effective load for up close social work.

While Glocks are great guns (I've owned several), the revolver is simpler to operate and more reliable.

Why snubbies for women? Because the 13oz snubbie in the purse is more effective than the 42oz 1911 in the safe, or for that matter 34oz of loaded Glock 30 in the safe.

My always carry is a Taurus 85 Ultralight with a concealed hammer and a ported barrel. I sometimes carry more, but never less.