Need a recommendation for the girl friend....

[kozak6]

Some semiautomatics have tip-up barrels for easy loading. They tend to be in smaller calibers, but it might be a good option.

 

[Moptop]

Why not start her out with one of these?

http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=7576318&postcount=74

 

[noob_shooter]

thanks a lot guys.. gonna get her to practice a whole lot more before getting her a handgun..