I agree with the Bersa 380. I had 2 of them brandy new from my fathers collection, it was the first gun I shot my first range visit and loved it. I also will add my wife has not taken to anything larger than 380 either. She loves her Ruger Mark III so I am thinking of getting one of the 3" short barrels for it. Heck, I like my 40-45acp carry guns for the bigger caliber, but if my wife isn't comfortable shooting the larger caliber, 22 works if that is what she is comfortable with... she is deadly accurate with them.