It would either have to be a very good looking, well made M1 Carbine copy, or an inexpensive (south of $500 msrp) new design built to take all the modern add on toys like lights, optics, verticle grips,etc, etc.
Get over it, the Beretta is the gun the military picked. Until they come up with a new kind of ammo (caseless maybe, and then only if if won't work in the Beretta) or some sort of directed energy weapon (a "ray gun" in 50 years) the Beretta will be the issue sidearm for most.
4" revolver in .357 magnum is the way I would go. Easier on old sore hands. If she can't handle .357, you could download some handloads for her that would still exceed 38 Special. Just a thought.
22 Conversion
I have the Wilson Combat .22 Conversion Kit and I think it is as good as a purpose built .22 pistol. No issues with standard velocity or high velocity loads.
Since you mention a TRP Operator (a light rail model 1911), I would bet a dollar you are planning on putting a light on the gun. If you are new to guns/have little to no training, I would not put a light on the gun. For a novice I think a flashlight that is seperate of the gun is a better way...
I was so pleased with my M&P that I have pre-ordered the upcoming 5" M&P 9mm Pro. I plan on using that in IDPA to run "against" all those Glock 34 shooters:D.
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