"Gunslingers" Chime In..Handgun For Wife

My police officer friend want's to get a different " up close and personal " back-up and has offered his S & W Detective Special ( 5 shot 38 Special, 1 1/2" ) for $200. He put on a Hogue Monogrip and the weapon fits both mine and my wife's hands very well ( she is petite ). From my limited research $200 seems like a decent deal. Blueing is a bit worn on cylinder but not to the point of corrosion starting. Don't know year of manufacture. Range and safety training included. Will be strictly in home, different room than shotgun. Whatcha think ?