re: Pistols for me and the wife....

A glock or similar pistol is probably the absolute worst to carry in a purse. Have you ever seen inside a woman's purse? All kinds of dumb shite that can possibly grab a trigger. And if you say carry it without one in the chamber, I will automatically disregard any opinion you may have. A purse gun needs to have a manual safety. My wife carries a S&W Bodyguard in her purse because of this.
ETA: Its obviously not the ideal place to carry but it beats the hell out of not carrying.