You do realize that by letting your wife take the CHL you are going to subject yourself to countless trips to the gun shops to find guns that she likes, right? I ended up 'having' to buy five different models before she settled on the Colt Defender, Then she ended up with and Airweight S&W .357. Oh the humanity

I hate shopping for guns.
J/K of course. Its the only kind of shopping I enjoy. That said, you and your wallet would be off finding a range that will rent you some guns to try before you buy. Good luck in your quest, and if you havent already, Join the NRA, and stay proficient with whatever you decide to get.