Recommend a 9mm pistol

[CMF]

Have you looked at the Glock 43X.
Not sure about the threaded barrel, but it was one of the lightest 9mm when I researched, and we've been happy with them; my wife and I both carry them.

 

[ThreeOhSeven]

I’ve personally used the following:
Sig 365xl with a Wilson combat grip module.
Glock 19, 17, 41, 45, 49, 34.
CZp10c.

All were reliable and would be an easy recommendation.

I originally got the sig for my wife. But then after using it in a course, she decided she liked the G19 more. I enjoyed the sig with the Wilson grip module, but moved on from it since I liked other guns more.

I’m much more in the single action only camp these days.

I see that Springfield will be releasing the 4.25” Prodigy with the aimpoint COA soon. What would your wife think about that as an option? As a combo, it will probably be right at or jus above your combined budget.

There's definitely a lot of great Springfield offerings. I'll have to do a deep dive into the COA, it seems like the new hotness in red dots but I know nothing about it.

SW Bodyguard 2.0

I know you mentioned optics cut and not a 9mm but maybe something to consider.

Mine shoots 95 FMJFP’s reliably and accurate.

Not looking for a micro, but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[MT Freezer]

I'd take a look at the 365 Fuse. Basically a 365 Macro, but with a full length slide. And the Extra $30 over a macro also gets you an extra magazine and a magwell. It's pretty easy for me to conceal carry, much more comfy and slim than a G19 or P320.

 

[MT Freezer]

I'd take a look at the 365 Fuse. Basically a 365 Macro, but with a full length slide. And the Extra $30 over a macro also gets you an extra magazine and a magwell. It's pretty easy for me to conceal carry, much more comfy and slim than a G19 or P320.

The FN Reflex XL was my second choice when looking for these size of pistols. It had by far the best trigger compared to the sig, glock springfield, etc.

 

[SilkyJohnson]

I voted other and would say go with a regular Glock 19.