Thanks for all the info guys. We got her 'technique' down on slide racking today, and she can do it fine now. She likes the G26, and is coming around on an SW Airweight revolver. I like the idea of a revolver, because I want to be 100% sure whatever she gets goes bang, and it'd be less stressful, but she really likes the feel of the G26. We went to Sooner Guns(nice guy there) and Sports World earlier today. Need to find a place other than Tulsa Firearms that maybe rents a model out to shoot. TF is kinda pricey on everything and they apparently have a poor rep. Want her to shoot whatever we plan to get her so I know she's comfortable with it.
Medlock's in Collinsville rents out guns for use on their range. You don't have to buy their ammo. You don't have to buy a membership. If I remember correctly, if you buy a copy of one of the guns you rent they'll refund the rental charge. It's also woman friendly with respect to shopping.