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Welcome, and please accept yet another recommendation for taking a beginning handgun class.
A 9 mm pistol is a good starter because it combines economy for ammo (at least in normal times) with good self defense ability. A .22LR pistol makes a great second gun because it gives you good practice and lots of fun on ammo that costs nearly nothing (again, in normal times), but it is not a great choice for self defense.
Glocks are reliable, easy to find (sigh, in normal times), moderately priced, and have lots of accessories available. They are safe with training and good trigger discipline, but be aware that they do not have a thumb safety if either you or your wife are set on having the safety.
But Glock is just one of several major brands worth consideration, so it is worth handling and, hopefully shooting, several different brands before you decide. Taurus quality is inconsistent, and their reputation is spotty as a result. I would hate to see you get a lemon and spoil your introduction to shooting, and it is possible to do so with Taurus. I would advise you to stick with one of the other major brands.
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