re: OT - Handgun recommendations?

The common approach for a women with little gun experience is a hammerless revolver. No safety to worry with, no clip, no hammer to hang up in purse. Only downside is she has to pull the trigger to cock and fire. If she is in a situation, she will be strong enough to do this with a well maintained gun. I personally like a hammer on a revolver, but I am old-school and a guy.