.45 caliber muzzies are a pain in the butt. What kind of money were you willing to spend for your daughter's gun? That might help narrow down the selection. I wouldn't get anything weighing under 7lbs, either. I think lightweight guns are best reserved for experienced shooters who know how to handle heavy recoil. I'm thinking Omega w/ cut stock or buy the bantam walnut stock for your encore for her to use.