Ease of loading and unloading alone would have me suggest any k frame .38 special. There's nothing to keep you from dedicating their use to single action and it opens up a lot of great options. If ergonomics are an issue you will have an endless variety of inexpensive K frame grips to choose from as well.
When our town started to riot, it was a K frame .38 special that I gave to my mother for protection.
When our town started to riot, it was a K frame .38 special that I gave to my mother for protection.