Stopped by a Cabella's and got to fondle just about everything. The Ruger LCP, I think has the easiest slide cycle of the DOA guns. The Sig 238 and Kimber 380 are easier yet, but I'm not sure my wife is ready for a single action cocked and locked carry. I'll take her out and let her try my Commander and see if she gets the mechanics of it. With enough training cocked and locked will work - I just don't know if she will put in the training time!
I did not find a Taurus 380 to handle, or a Kahr 380 (found a 9mm). Other than that I think I got the bases covered.
One plus is that she will want the purple is she likes the Ruger. If she likes the Sig it will be the multi colored Ti slide. If the Kimber gets the nod the Sapphire finish! If she wants the Kimber the $1200 price tag is gonna hurt.
