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I did a lot research, shot several, and held many before I bought my Walther PPS. It is a single stack 9mm, very slim. It is easy to shoot, I have no problem racking the slide, and it's VERY simple to take down and clean. I also own one of the older 90's models of the Colt Mustang. It's also sweet to shoot, and the slide is almost too easy (I can rack it with one hand). It's kind of a pain to take down. I carry my PPS OWB with no problems concealing. As many have advised and as you know, the gun must feel good to her when she holds and shoots it. If she's not really wanting to carry, and your main focus is home defense, you might let her try the Springfield XD45. I shot one a couple of weeks ago and the recoil on it was almost non-existent. It was very easy to shoot. Lots of ladies stay away from the "bigger" guns but she might be surprised. Best of luck in finding the right fit for her!