Johnny, if your wife is recoil sensitive, this will work in a pinch. I would get some of the 30rd mags.

Johnny, I would not recommend it for home defense. However, it is better than nothing and looking down the barrel of a gun will give an intruder a reason for pause. I would recommend a small 5-shot .38 special +P like a Taurus, S&W or Ruger. If you want a semi-auto an EAA Witness Pavona or Bersa Thunder in .380 ACP might work.

while it is better than a sharp stick there ate much better home defense options. I would look at a Bersa Thunder .380 . I would also try to find a range that has rental guns so she can try different guns/calibers

Hi Johnny I would look into .38 or 357 revolver. Point and shoot easy to handle. alot come with lasers now also