KIMBER IS A GREAT GUN BUT DON'T KNOW IF YOU CAN GET ONE FOR THAT PRICE AND UNLESS THE MRS'S IS KNOWLEDGIBLE AND EXPIRIENCED WITH 1911'S IT'S POSSIBLE IF SHE PICKED IT UP IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT AND GRIPPED THE WEAPON INCORRECTLY AND NOT ENGAGE THE GRIP SAFETY RENDERING THE WEAPON USELESS. GLOCK SOUNDS LIKE YOUR BEST OPTION FOR PRICE AND FIT. DUE TO THE GRIP CONCERNS AND THE MRS. I'D STAY WITH THE 9MM.