I'm a female, and new to guns. I own a glock 26 which I love and have no prob hitting bulls eye from 15 yrds(no laser just stock sights) I've shot various full size 9mm, a 357 revolver, and a glock .40 s&w. I do not know the model of that glock but it was a full sized one, that .40 s&w I absolutely hated to shoot as it felt like it kicked way to hard for me (the bullets were 180gr FYI). The .357 felt controllable for me as it felt like my subcompact (158gr bullet outof the .357). I would like suggestions far as a larger caliber bullet that I might feel comfortable to shoot. I've seen there are .45 in glock or 1911 style, .44 and etc. As I've said earlier I only shot .40 out of the glock and not in other type gun, but that kick was not fun for me, maybe in another style gun? I'm 5'5" strong built, good size hands if that helps, but new to guns. I reside in California in case what you suggest is not approved in CA. Also I'm not looking for compact or subcompact, but if the suggestion is I'm willing to find it to try it. Thanks in advance!