I think the Mauser Hsc's were better pistols than the PPK's. Or the Astra Constable, which I did own and recall as being pretty reliable.
I have a Colt Gov' .380, mainly for sentimental value as it was Dad's and it does run fine, and with locked breech could be warmed up with hotter loads. But I'll probably never shoot anything but paper & snakes with it. I'd also like to have one of the 1908 Model M's, but that's mainly due to the beauty of the design.
I have a Sig 938 now. either it or the Kahr, or the Sig P239 would be what I'd suggest. I recently took a petite novice lady shooting, and she adapted to a Kahr K9 quite well.
