I am looking for a pistol or revolver in .32, .38, .357, .380 or 9mm. Would prefer an all-steel gun to aid in control. This would be for my wife and want to keep the recoil to a minimum.
selling a glock 23 which is a 40 caliber but it has a compensated barrell so the recoil is nil my wife shoots it all the time with no problems i posted it in the for sale section and have pics and lots of extras with it-$700 and ill drive to meet you if necessary
but, I'm looking into a S&W M&P 9mm compact for her future carry gun. they can be had around $500, glocks can be around the same price. polymer is your friend :-D none of the calibers you listed should have any recoil problems for any shooter, not counting .38 and .357 snubbies, those things are rough.