[rintense]

Is there a 'ladies favorite'? I'm pretty strong in my upper body, arms especially.

[per loin]

First consider for what and for where you want the gun. If you plan to carry, get one small and light enough so that you will carry it. Find what is comfortable for you, because you'll leave the uncomfortable one home.

[yukong]

I would suggest: A. Glock makes a "baby" 9mm, .40 cal, and .45 cal. Great for concealment. Great for a purse, fannypack, etc. I would go with the 9mm or the .40 as the .45 will buck a bit more. The only qualification I would note is that the grip is not big for concealability sake, so if you have big hands, it may not feel comfortable. But if you are normal size, then it will work. My first choice. B. S&W and Ruger offer ladies .38s and .357s that are hammerless (no snagging on purses) that are sweet. However, I prefer a semi-automatic for quick reloading. But really, in personal protection, if you cannot do it with 6 shots, you are in deep sh!t anyway. So maybe the ladies Smith & Wesson would be the best. No chance for feed jams that some autos have.

[Sunshine55]

I'm a lady and this baby is my personal favorite.