Well, after that detailed story...I don't know what to tell ya.
A .38 revolver is the best way to go for someone recoil shy and not that knowledgeable about firearms in general
Now, you want to hand her a semi-auto pistol to carry...a 9mm is basically a
.38 special anyway, so felt recoil will be about the same, with the pistol probably weighing in the same if not more...
Plus the inherent problems with manipulating a semi-auto...such as stovepipes, failures to feed, extract, etc...just because she shoots the Glock well, does not mean she will be albe to overcome any problems encountered when she really needs it.
Just my 2 cents...only you would know how proficient she is and can be with it.
A .38 revolver is the best way to go for someone recoil shy and not that knowledgeable about firearms in general
Now, you want to hand her a semi-auto pistol to carry...a 9mm is basically a
.38 special anyway, so felt recoil will be about the same, with the pistol probably weighing in the same if not more...
Plus the inherent problems with manipulating a semi-auto...such as stovepipes, failures to feed, extract, etc...just because she shoots the Glock well, does not mean she will be albe to overcome any problems encountered when she really needs it.
Just my 2 cents...only you would know how proficient she is and can be with it.