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My apologies. I'm a semi-auto person, so that's how I think. I figure since they're the most common for semi-autos, this would give her a feel for the difference between the loads. If a 9mm still packs too much "heat", you can fall back to .380.

Again, not to discount round guns, et al. Just my frame of reference. I went back and looked at the post later and realized I had left a big population out of that simple statement, but it had until now been unnoticed.

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Ever since the first time someone thought the title read Want instead of What, I can't help but see it there now!!

And don't forget that many ranges will let you rent guns. Bring yours and let her pick out 2 or 3 and let her fire them all. That way, she can feel how each one is different. Make sure that the big 3 calibers are present so she can feel the difference in the BANG. =-]

Take a look at the Kahr line. I own the original K9 (although now I wish I had gone with the K40 instead). It is my daily carry pistol and I consider it my Baby Glock (I also own a G23), as they look and function so similarly.

They now have a Concealed Weapon line including a .45, a .40, and a 9mm. These new polymer models are not only lighter, but quite a bit cheaper, as the K9 is solid steel (unloaded - 25oz Current MSRP $985.00). The .45 CW is 21.7oz unloaded MSRP $566 (no night sights available) and the .40 CW is 18.7oz unloaded MSRP $533.