While I agree with almost all of Brenda's statements, I disagree that semi-auto handguns should be the first choice for women. I believe each individual should try a variety of different handguns and your purpose for them before investing on purchase. I have found a quality 4 inch barrel revolver is simple to operate, will induce confidence in placing its bullets in center mass, will provide 6 guaranteed shots, is impossible to jam as semi-autos have a tendency to do and is faster to reload providing we are not considering additional magazines for the auto.  Trigger pull in double action shooting with an American built Smith and Wesson revolver is no different than the quality semi-auto Glock made in Austria.  I would actually like to see how many women can work the slide on a 380 Beretta semi-auto.  I would have to believe Brenda must be sponsored by Glock to make such a one track statement, but at least in this Country we can have our opinion. Everything being equal, Buy American