My wife has a Ladysmith that I got her for Christmas that she shoots pretty well and likes to carry. She carried a Sig p238 for a while, but ended up liking the revolver better after practicing with a 19-3 w/ a 6" barrel.
She feels more sure of herself with the revolver, and confidence in what you carry is really important. Plus, she likes to train with it using .38 special, and will use it more more than any other weapon we have, so that counts for a lot.
If you like Beretta, check out the Cheetah in .380. My wife tried that and did OK with it.