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There is a tendency for people to recommend tiny guns and revolvers for new women shooters. It makes sense if it is a carry gun, but for a general self defense gun it just leads to frustration for any new shooter, man or woman.

The slides are harder to manipulate, the triggers are longer, the recoil is greater.

I'd let her shoot a range of "normal" sized guns with a little weight to them. If she likes .380, there are a number of non-pocket sized guns to choose from.