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cslinger · November 30, 2012, 08:14 AM

Does it have to be a semi auto? I am not usually one to suggest something different then what the op asks but it seems like a medium sized .357 revolver loaded with .38 is what you need. Something like a 3 inch Ruger Gp100 with a set of small grips. Double action might be heavy but she has the option of cocking the hammer and it sure is easier to load and chamber with racking a slide. Heck you could even keep an empty chamber under the hammer yet still have a round immediately ready to go. Have her try the guns. Don make choice for her.

November 30, 2012, 08:14 AM	#9
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 912	Does it have to be a semi auto? I am not usually one to suggest something different then what the op asks but it seems like a medium sized .357 revolver loaded with .38 is what you need. Something like a 3 inch Ruger Gp100 with a set of small grips. Double action might be heavy but she has the option of cocking the hammer and it sure is easier to load and chamber with racking a slide. Heck you could even keep an empty chamber under the hammer yet still have a round immediately ready to go. Have her try the guns. Don make choice for her. __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"