Please understand that I am not trying to be sexist. I'm trying to define what would be an ideal carry gun for my wife.....I believe.
CALIBER
Generally my wife prefers 9mm, but in an xds or larger gun or 22 or shooting. IMO, 32 S&W or 38 S&W would be ok in a smaller gun.
32 s&w: 85-100gr bullet at 700fps
Or a 32 auto: 73 gr at 950 fps
Or 380 auto: 95 gr at 900fps
Or 38 s&w: ~100 gr @ 900 fps
Or 38 short Colt: ~100 gr @ 700fps
GUN:
Self ejecting top break 5-6 shot revolver with a boot grip sized for small hands. A little bling like polished SS with matte blasted top strap and black sights. 2-3" barrel. Fancy dark grips. DAO hammerless action with 5-6 lb pull. Lemon squeezer safety. The bling part would be key....the maker would have to create something that can be marketed as stylish the way tactical is marketed to 20-30 yr old men.
HOLSTER
Bra attaching under arm holster.
Or thin leather lined kydex owb, but formed for a very small waist.
Or a kydex own with sticky outside for yoga pant/jegging carry.
CALIBER
Generally my wife prefers 9mm, but in an xds or larger gun or 22 or shooting. IMO, 32 S&W or 38 S&W would be ok in a smaller gun.
32 s&w: 85-100gr bullet at 700fps
Or a 32 auto: 73 gr at 950 fps
Or 380 auto: 95 gr at 900fps
Or 38 s&w: ~100 gr @ 900 fps
Or 38 short Colt: ~100 gr @ 700fps
GUN:
Self ejecting top break 5-6 shot revolver with a boot grip sized for small hands. A little bling like polished SS with matte blasted top strap and black sights. 2-3" barrel. Fancy dark grips. DAO hammerless action with 5-6 lb pull. Lemon squeezer safety. The bling part would be key....the maker would have to create something that can be marketed as stylish the way tactical is marketed to 20-30 yr old men.
HOLSTER
Bra attaching under arm holster.
Or thin leather lined kydex owb, but formed for a very small waist.
Or a kydex own with sticky outside for yoga pant/jegging carry.