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Excaliber wrote: For reliability and safety reasons, I would recommend going with a trigger system like that found on the M&P, Springfield XD, Kahr, or Glock initially because these take less training to use safely and well. Cocked and locked carry takes a lot of thought, range time, and dry fire work to become competent with, and adds significant complexity to the training of a new shooter.

I don't believe any system requires more effort then another. I think correct and safe use of any trigger/safety system requires practice time and continued awareness. It is all in what you use and are used to.

My personal choices are M&P 9c (9mm) and Kimber Ultra carry (45). I have carryied both in purse and on body. They both shoot well, fit my very small hands, and are easy/comfortable to carry. The M&P requires a lot LESS break in time to smooth racking the slide.

+1 on the Kahr but here are a few other choices:

Many ladies at the PSC Women's class have Bersas. They shoot well and haven't had any ammo issues.

Of course I would suggest before getting her anything to come to the CHL Forum day and try out a few there.