[nodumbblonde]

Have you considered a Judge?

[cork]

I love my Judge.

[imardmd1]

That's what I was thinking -- .410 or .45 Long Colt

(but maybe not for the wife if she has weaker musclature)

[outofsalt]

The Judge is a 5 shot pistol which loads Colt .45 and/or 410 shot shell. Very easy to carry in a purse into “the woods” or keep at home.

Many videos here showing women having fun.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+judge+pistol&qpvt=the+judge+pistol&FORM=VDRE