wife gun
Agree with the comments above about snubby too small. Got my wife a Model 65, 4 inch, fixed sights, police return in excellent shape for $250.
She LOVE's it. Started with .38 light loads/reloads. We finish a range session with 2 cylinders of +P .38. Can't get her to shoot anything else!
Got the full size grips (house gun) and recoil is minimal. No need for .357's.
The best advice I can give is the first I ever got a from a gun store salesman,
"buy youself this 4inch Model 64 HB .38 S&W and spend the rest of your time and money on ammo and practice". 20 years and 50 handguns later, I realize "how true"!
Best,
DMR