My wife has arthritis in her hands. She is small and not too strong. Can nearly pull the trigger on .38 spl but not quite. Took her to range and got her a good female instructor. I told them to decide on the gun and I left. They fired a variety from their rental pool and finally chose a S&W .380 bodyguard. Fits her small hands and one of the few she could rack the slide. The gun fits her and she is improving g and proud of that. I am proud of her. Do I like the gun? Not for me....but it fits her and she shoots it pretty well.