Load it with .38 hollow points. Problem solved.
Really depends on the revolver. My wife rented a Feather-Weight Lady Smith once. I am 6'1", all of 208 lbs., and an experienced shooter, and even I had difficulty controlling the recoil. Follow-up shots would be very difficult with this type of gun..
However, the all-metal versions may be more manageable. Someday I hope to try one of those nifty Ruger SP101's.