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I'm a big guy and my carry gun is actually a Ruger LCP.380. With hollow points or critical defense loads they are hard to beat. Quite honestly, I've found those gimmick 'zombie max' bullets do the most damage and they are really cheap. Revolvers have pretty stiff triggers, so if she is arthritic, that might be an issue. The Ruger LCR revolver has a pretty light trigger and I think that is in .38 special if I'm not mistaken. But, then one thing to think about is that a revolver is pretty much point and shoot with little to no chance of a misfire or issue, unlike the possible issues with a semi auto, so that might be a factor in your decision as well.
I love it - not super tiny, easy to hold, surprisingly accurate but if the shooter has any problem maintaining a firm grip and solid form, it won't cycle shells. Might not be a good choice for someone who has trouble with hand or wrist weakness.
This is exactly why I recommend a revolver. They have a stiff trigger but will always go bang...
Hopefully they won't be walking around with a round in the chamber.
I agree 100% with this. In a moment of panic is a person who does not shoot or practice much going to remember to pull the slide back on a semi-auto pistol? Hopefully they won't be walking around with a round in the chamber. What if it jams?
A double action revolver will always fire when the trigger is pulled.