Thanks 851, nothing against Charter Arms, the .44 spl I carry is a Bulldog Pug (which is why I'm a fan of the bobbed hammer), but I want to keep costs down. I hear good things about Buffalo Bore and like the low flash aspect of their ammo and will give it a try.

Thanks for the info ECS, teaching her the fundamentals of sight picture and trigger control but really like the deterrent effect that laser sights give and the fact that she would quite likely be shooting in low light in a self-defense situation.