My $.02 is with the 20 ga. break open. In my opinion, she will stand a better chance of hitting something with the 20, price of shells is better, and the safety advantage. (I also agree with the one (1) shell to start.) Safety cannot be overemphasized. My dad's phrase was "there have been more people killed with empty guns than any other kind". "But I thought it was empty" has no place on the range or in the field.

Neither my son or daughter ever took much interest in shooting. I am waiting on two grandsons now. I think they will be a different story.