I have a 442 that I have been carrying, I personally think the recoil isn't bad, even with +p. Then again my favorite guns to shoot are my 19-2 and my 629-2 (both with magnums). I did just order a 9mm Shield that I plan to make a CCW (I am hoping it's thinner form might conceal better than my revolver's cylinder). I do not carry a purse so that never was a consideration of mine, though carrying on body is slightly more of a challenge as a woman. Men tend to wear loose clothes with big deep pockets and such. Some holsters stick out too much on me and even the bra holsters depend on bust size and type of bra worn. Seems like I am going to spend more money on trying different holsters than I am on my guns.