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An advantage of the revolver for anyone carrying a purse, is that you can shoot through the purse without worry that the gun won't cycle for the next shot. That's why my wife carries a revolver. Shooting through the purse makes sense in certain situations since the time it takes to draw from a purse can be much longer than drawing from a holster.

However, if at all possible, she should qualify with a semi-auto. It opens up possibilities for the future. The suggestion to try out various guns at a range with rentals is a good one.