[50cal Smokepole]

I'll chime in here, for what it's worth, which ain't much.
If she liked the feel of that Taurus, then that's a great start. Better if she actually shot it before buying. I bought a CC pistol (CZ 82) before shooting it based on recommendation from someone I trust (H/T mylife), but I have some experience with sidearms.
All the training vids I've seen say that the worst place for a woman to pack the heat is in a purse. It needs to be on the body whenever possible, but there are times when that isn't practical.

[mylife]

The little rig described is great for conceal on the body.

My experience however is that the recoil of airlights scares the hell out of women.

Mrs Ticks mileage may vary.

[Nervous Tick]

>> Better if she actually shot it before buying.

Yeah, the more I think about it I just have to get the wheels turning and figure out how to make that happen.

>> All the training vids I’ve seen say that the worst place for a woman to pack the heat is in a purse

I can see the logic in that... and yet I can pretty much guarantee that that is where hers will end up. I guess I figure a) better in the purse than not at all, and b) whatever serves to get her (and me!) motivated to get off our butts and get a couple sidearms and some training will be a GOOD thing.

Thanks for your insights.