I'm thinking Ruger LCRX .327fed. She can practice with .32acp and load .32H&R for carry. Getting a matching .22LR or .22magnum revolver wouldn't be out of the question for even cheaper and easier practice. What else should I be looking at?
I have one, and that is the first thought that crossed my mind at your question. With light 85 gr loads it is a kitten. But with 120s loaded to max Fed mag velocity, it is anything but. It stings my big old meathooks.
Another option might be the SP101 in 327 Fed. It also is a six shot DA revolver, but is a little bit beefier and attenuates recoil a bit better. My SP 101 is the four inch, so it does not fit in a pocket like the LCR. But it is a joy to shoot even with maximum loads.
A 2 inch SP 101 might serve the aforementioned lady very well.
