Literally spent more than 6 months searching for the perfect fit Micro 9mm that would make my Personal favorite EDC in that caliber. I had owed the LC9 since they first came out, and the then the LC9S. During that that time, I read as much as possible, checked out reviews etc. I then began shooting every Micro 9mm I could get my hands on. Shot just about every thing. And some might fine Micro's out there.
When I found the Nano, it was like the Gun God's rewarded me for the perfect gun. (I am talking for myself. what is perfect for me is not necessarily the gun for you.)
For one thing, I was looking for a great double action. I love the Nano's. Smooth as silk, and now at 6lbs of pull wt. My club friends have some at around 5 1/2.
-One of the smallest in class. A OAL of only 5.6. Much smaller than it looks in Pics.
-Serious robust build. Made to last a lifetime. Stainless Steel barrel, receiver, chassis.
-The most mild mannered Micro 9 I have shot. I mean this sucker makes me feel like I am shooting 380 ammo. Handles Plus P better than many handle standard ammo.
Stainless steel receiver and chassis.
Sleek design- made for fast action. No bulky take down levers, safeties etc.
Modular design. Easy to change out small parts and easy to change grips or add new grips.
MILD, I mean MILD shooting without any noticeable muzzle flip. I can understand why your daughter love it. Most women do at my club. Many have switched over.
Few parts, like the Glock is has about 38 the Nano has about 43. Again solid as a rock.
Cons-sights are small and not much after market sights. I have the Ameriglo, the Trijicon, and the Dawson fiber optics, and the Big Dot. Have pics of all if interested. That said, a bonus is the fact that it is easy to change out sights on the Nano. No gun Smith needed.
Here are a few pics I did when I compared my Ruger LC9S to the Nano.
Nano on right.
Nano on right, LC9s on left with Tru glo night sights which I wish I could get for the Nano. Sadly not available.
Nano is the larger
Check out the thickness of the barrels.
Beretta does not to the massive advertising like most manufacturers. The Pico, the Nano and the PX4 for instance are all under rated. Diamonds in the rough.