danb
dont be a dumbass
I don't see what that has do with .22 being cheap to shoot and a good cartridge for a new shooter to develop their skills.
To be honest it sounds like you're just proud of your daughter. I guess I'm happy that you are. Good for you and her.
I confess I am biased when it comes to my family.
My point is, the best handgun to use to practice your skills is the one you are most likely to actually shoot. And if you are having fun, you are practicing. It could be a 22. But not if its tiny, fits bad, and jams all the time. The majority of people are not bullseye shooters, they are happy to hit a pie plate at 50 feet.