For my Mom

[Rastus]

Muffs over turned off HA's.
She still has not clarified whether revolver or semi auto, but what about reasonable price range ?

$400.  Depending on what she can handle weight wise, I think the best revolver for a woman is a Ruger GP 100 loaded with 38's.  Heavy, not a lot of recoil and women seem to gravitate to it.

For semi...whatever she likes.  I will say that the PMR30 Kel-Tec in 22 mag is cheaply made...but zero recoil.  I've put 100 rounds plus through one and I'm impressed that it is reliable...makes a heck of a flash too.  It is cheaply made yes, but seems to be durable and it's really light..always good for womenfolk.

[tombogan03884]

She seems to have already made up her mind, apparently in the class she had the chance to handle several types.