re: Carry pistol for a young lady?

Some good info in the below threads. IMO the advice doesn't really change from female to male as each are more than capable of working the different platforms and should be proficient as no gun is the equivalent of training wheels when it comes to gun fighting.

Wanting to buy my first pistol LINK /
Thoughts on S&W? Will be my first LINK /
Gun for home protection LINK /
Recommendations for 9mm all around gun LINK /
My Christmas Present. To myself. First CC gun. LINK /
Advice for concealed carry LINK /
anyone carry a revolver? LINK /
Need recommendations on handgun LINK /
9MM or .40 pistol recommendations LINK /
9mm for shooting and home protection LINK /
Good Handgun For My Girlfriend? LINK /
Afternoon, Gents. Recommend me a Handgun (Final Decision in OP) LINK /
Handgun Recommendation $500-$600 LINK /
Good handgun for under $400? LINK /
Choosing two handguns for the household over the next few weeks... LINK /
Opinions on Smith & Wesson SD40VE handgun? LINK /
Ideal handgun for a woman LINK /
"9mm vs 40 sw" The great handgun debate LINK /
Any suggestions on a handgun for my wife? LINK /
First handgun purchase advice LINK /
Handgun for the Wife recomendations LINK /
Concealed Carry Handgun-Wife has RA LINK /
can I get some help with a choice of a pistol? LINK /
Help me find a concealed carry pistol LINK /
Is this a good pistol and other gun questions? LINK /
Best home defense pistol AGAIN. but a twist. LINK /
Best 9mm pistol? LINK /
The millionth "wife wants a pistol" thread. LINK /