Greeting's Aion,
Your daughter has an excellent idea; as I welcome all new
shooter's to the art of handguning. And you sir, are correct.
Start her off in .22LR caliber, with a gun design that fit's her
well. I suggest taking her to a gunshop that will at least let
her handle different make's and model's; both self-loader's
and revolver's. The bull barreled Ruger MK-II KMK-512 makes
for an excellent training pistol, as does Smith & Wesson's
model 17 and 18 revolver's. Other's to consider that I would
recommend are: Colt's Match Target Woodsman, and S&W's
model 41. She will find that all are a little different; offering
good point's and bad point's; but all are QUALITY
firearm's. Stay far away from the "junk gun's" that are out
there, and with lots of practice she should do just fine. I
wish the best for both of you; and if I can be of further help
don't hesitate to holler.
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.