Friend wants a pistol that does not exist.

[Grayfox]

Don't be so quick to dismiss the Raven. Yeah, its cheap and ugly, but the darn things are noted for being utterly reliable. I have one and it goes bang every single time.
You gotta change tactics with a mouse gun. Forget center mass. These things are intended for bad breath distances. Instead, shove the gun right in the BGs face and pull the trigger...several times.

 

[Bekeart]

AMEN!

Don't be so quick to dismiss the Raven. Yeah, its cheap and ugly, but the darn things are noted for being utterly reliable. I have one and it goes bang every single time.
You gotta change tactics with a mouse gun. Forget center mass. These things are intended for bad breath distances. Instead, shove the gun right in the BGs face and pull the trigger...several times.

AMEN Brother!

Shoot to Click.

Bekeart

 

[Doug M.]

Outside of the budget, but worth it: Glock 42. I have one mostly so my wife has a low recoil light gun to shoot if needed; she is small and has a bad back. After my abdominal surgery in September, I did not wear trousers for about 5 weeks - track pants and sweats were the best I could do. The little G42 was all I could tolerate, and not what I would prefer ... but better than strong language. I was not even arguably able to otherwise protect myself, so choices had to be made.

 

[gregintenn]

There's always a Ruger LCP in my front pocket.

 

[jimmyj]

I would suggest that She keeps what She has, saves Her extra money and purchase a Glock Model 42 .380. This Glock Model is my "Always With Me Weapon".

 

[LVSteve]

KelTec P32 loaded with Fiocchi FMJ.

 

[Muddyboot]

There's always a Ruger LCP in my front pocket.

Ditto...I never leave home without my LCP, unless I'm packing my Glock 43X, or SIG P 365 SAS. Otherwise, the LCP II is the go to.

 

[Echo40]

Like others are saying, direct her to get an LCP. If she absolutely cannot bear the recoil of .380 ACP, then tell her to get an LCPII Easy Rack in .22LR and call it a day.

People who are picky about guns and will sooner carry nothing than deal with even the slightest discomfort are the worst. It's as if they cannot comprehend that folks put up with the relatively minor inconvenience of carrying a firearm so that they might spare themselves the potentially greater discomfort of being attacked, injured, or possibly even killed.

 

[BC38]

IF she can handle the 380ACP (BIG "if") I'd second the TCP.
Mine has been flawless, but small 380s can be problematic if you don't have enough wrist/hand strength to avoid "limp wristing".
If the 380ACP is too much, then the Keltec P32 is probably the next best for the size/weight/price constraints.

 

[Triathloncoach]

I have a lcp with over 400 rounds thru it with no issues. I carry in a pocket.