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FYI: CA still has a stupid "Assault Weapons" Ban so you will only be able to buy 10 round (or smaller) mags so you might as well go .40 or .45.
But if it is only for the house, I say go with a shotgun or pistol caliber carbine. You do still have to aim a shotgun, but it is a lot easier.
If you still want a handgun I think a double action revolver is the way to go unless you think your wife will actually practice. And modern wheel guns are pretty cool, several makers offer 8 shot .357s (and 9s) that reload with moon clips and can be had with rails and laser grips. I'd steer clear of anything compact since its harder to shoot well and you will probably never get a permit in CA anyway.
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