I need a recommendation for a revolver

[VietnamEraVet]

She might consider either an S&W Model 60 snub nose in .357 or the Ruger SP101 snub with a 2" barrel, again in .357. Both are identical in size and profile, and are very easy to conceal. And both are stainless steel.

I'm not suggesting that she shoot .357 rounds mind you, - but shooting .38 spcl rounds from either of those guns is actually very soft shooting, - and even more so if you put a soft Hogue Monogrip on the gun.

Smith makes a .38 spcl version of the Model 60, but I found it to be smaller and harder to grip. Plus, the larger .357 versions give less kick due to their weight. That's something I found out when shooting the lightweight alloy version Airweight revolvers.

 

[VietnamEraVet]

What about a bobcat? The modern 32 ACP from acp is as effective as the 380 with less recoil.

No need to rack anything if you don't want.

Be careful with these. Some of them have well documented problems due to thin metal that breaks and renders them worthless. Google it if you still consider them.

 

[meketrefe]

Be careful with these. Some of them have well documented problems due to thin metal that breaks and renders them worthless. Google it if you still consider them.

Those were the frames cracking. This has been corrected in the new models.

 

[Different Drummer]

Those were the frames cracking. This has been corrected in the new models.

Plus they apparently functioned fine with the crack present.
I kind of like 7.65 Browning and under certain conditions carry it in a Beretta. Though not in a Tomcat. 1951 manufactured model 1935. No worries about it cracking.