Don't kid yourselves;
Don't use a gun to replace the fundamentals of handgun shooting.
Watermelons don't rob people of their money , although Taurus does.
This!!!! If you really want to get her something for the home, and all she's interested in is a handgun get her a S&W model 10/15/64 load it up with 158grSWCHP+P an take her to the range to practice.