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I'll bring this one to a close. I have many models for my wife to look at, handle, and try out. Thanks to everyone for your help. I'll come back here and post the results, but it may be around Christmas with all the models to review. Thanks again! You all are great!

Thanks, everyone! To answer at least a couple of the questions. Wife is 5'4" with hands about the size of our 12-year old grand-daughter's.

We are near San Antonio, so we have several options regarding ranges. If anyone has an idea which of the SA ranges rent handguns, I would be grateful to know.

I have 4 serious handguns myself (along with two "toys"), but the one that fits her best is my Colt Combat Commander .45 ACP. It's a little too powerful and not something she would ultimately prefer to carry.

Meanwhile, we're going to look at as many of your recommendations as we can find, concentrating on single stack. The beauty of this is that with every pistol she decides she doesn't like, I have a new item in my collection.

Thanks again, everyone!

Thanks, MoJo. She will pick her own, I guarantee! Any other thoughts out there?

My wife has been taking lessons from an instructor - not me - and her instructor has advised her to purchase a larger pistol. I had originally purchased a Glock Model 26 for her. She (the instructor) recommended a Browning Hi-Power (BHP), stating that as a beginner, my wife needs a larger, as in heavier, pistol. I'm not against that at all, since she will have the Glock once she is comfortable with shooting in general. Big gun at home, G26 as CCW. I am having one severe problem, though.

Finding a heavier pistol, particularly a BHP, that fits her hand has become problematic. We will shop the stores in San Antonio (I've been to a couple already), but I want to have a starting point in selecting her weapon.

What would you recommend in 9mm (preferred) for a small-handed, approaching 60, enthusiastic novice female shooter? She wants to learn quickly, is capable of doing so, and will get her CHL when she is comfortable loading, shooting, and handling the firearm. All feedback is appreciated. Thanks in advance.