[Karys]

My only concern about an alloy reveolver for her would be the recoil of a .38 +P. Those airweights are nice and light but she's going to have to shoot it often and with enjoyment, like dgg9 said. If the recoil is too much for her, she'll never enjoy it.

If the recoil of an airweight is an issue then an all steel .38 would be the way to go. If you absolutely have to have a lightweight alloy, an option would be to get something in .32 H&R Magnum. They have less recoil than a .38 and I know Taurus makes an airweight. I assume Smith & Wesson makes one too.