I have not held many, so I would suggest her picking some up. I can tell you that the youth 870 with a trulock choke and Federal HW #7 will put 160s in the 10" at 40 yards. I added some sights and a monopod for my daughter and it is a deadly little rig and light as a feather. I put a limbsaver on it too and the kick does not bother her at all, even with the 3" Federals. She is also 5'4"