When I first was looking for a snub . . I looked at both the Bodyguard and the LCR. My hands are smaller . . . i.e. not like "hams" . . . and for me, the LCR fit and felt better. . . so I went with a 357 LCR so I had the option of 38s or 357. Mine carried well and shot well - had a great trigger. The Bodyguard is a good revolver as well though. She really needs to lay them side by side at a LGS, handle them and see how they "fit and feel" in HER hands . . . after all, it's for her. Other things to test are how easily she can work and release the cylinder latch, etc. My cylinder latch on the LCR was a little "sticky" - for want of a better word, when I first got it. I carried it for a c couple of years and then traded it off for a like new S & W Model 36 snub. Personally, I like the Model 36 J frame better and it easily carries on the belt for me . . but that's me. And, the Model 36 is a DA that has a hammer which can snag if purse carried, etc.
I really don't think she would be disappointed with either. I know that this is the wheelmen section but if she has any inkling towards a semi-auto, she might want to check out a S & W 9mm Shield as well.