Well, she can manage the recoil of a makarov pm, or the beretta in .380. BUT, the makarov pm hurts her hand after 50 rounds, as the grip is too small and does not fit her hand well. My thinking is a bigger grip in the cz82, ditch .380, and just stock 9x18. I am having second thoughts though. I am personally happy carrying my pm, I just want to cut another caliber. BUT, she shoots the beretta 84 WELL and accurate, and 13+1 rounds of .380 isn't bad, and I guess whats the big deal about having a few boxes of .380 around......