My vote would be for a 9MM Glock, preferably the Glock 19. Glocks are by far one of the most reliable and safer handguns on the planet. The 19 is the midsize of the three 9MMs made, so it should feel quite comfortable to both of you. Glocks do come in various models to accomodate most bullet sizes; however, I'm of the old school mindset...you get the model for which the gun was originally designed. The more something is tampered with, the better chance it has of mucking up. I've owned a Glock for a number of years and am completely satisfied with it. If you have any questions or would like to be pointed towards additional info, just let me know.
