[Twodees]

I got my wife a Taurus in .22 magnum. It won't knock a chunk out of an assailant like my .45 will, but it beats pepper spray. Same with your .380.

[GailA]

I tried several guns out at the gun/shooting range for fit in my hand, the revolvers butts were to fat, some of the larger calibers were to wide. My Bersa hides well and fits a woman's small hand. Recoil isn't bad, less than a 357 revolver. Not bad to clean either. Bullets are more expensive than 9mm are. I use Glaser's as my carry rounds as they are designed not to pass through. That is important when you live in a mobile home with neighbors just a few feet away.