I don’t think you’re going to find a double barrel in .410 (though I could be very wrong)
Take a look at this though: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/74661
Find an inexpensive 20ga double barrel she can swing comfortably then buy Shortlane .410 inserts for the barrels. It is much easier to find a 20ga double than a .410.
Beretta as an over under 410 or 410/28 combo (Silver Pigeon).
American Tactical has a 410/28 combo (Calvary SX).
I would recommend a 28 gauge single barrel shotgun. They are small enough for her. The recoil may be a problem.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/condor-outback-shotgun This what I would recommend, then put two .410 gauge inserts in it for her. It is only 36” long w/18” barrels
Berettas are around $2300 and up and the American Tactical is around $900. You can probably find them cheaper than list.
Maybe start her with a 410/22. It’s like having 2 single shots of different cartridges.
BTW, I started my 10 y/o grandson with a 2x bbl Stoeger in 20ga. He never had a problem. Gave it to his mom when he grew out of it. His mom isn’t very big.
Don’t forget the 28 GA. My sister shoots trap with one. (I won’t go dove hunting with her, I don’t need the lesson in humility)
I’d skip the .12 gauge, but you might have her try a .20 if you can borrow one. I’m surprised how some girls go for larger calibers than you’d expect them to.
Mossberg makes a relatively cheap pump .410. Beretta makes a double barrel .410, at Beretta prices. I was given the advice to never buy a “youth” long gun; buy a full size and have the stock fitted to the necessary length.
But, could she not control the 12 and 20? How about a 28? If she could control the 20 I’d let her use it.
My first shotgun, as a youth, was a .410 over and under.
If she can handle the 20 ga now go with it. JMO
If you obtain a 12 gauge pump with a gas supressor and start with one shot to a cardboard box. Then a water mellon. All shots from 10 feet. Be sure the gun is tight against her shoulder. Be very supportive. She will then be fine. 410 is no good except is a pistol in your car. It is called “the judge”.
Start with a 20 or 28. .410 shotguns have turned more kids off shooting than anything else. They are almost impossible for beginners to shoot well.
Here’s the link to the adapters: http://www.gunadapters.com/20-gauge-to-410-45-colt-scavenger-series/
Buy one of these and save a few bucks:
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/coach-guns-single-and-double-trigger-shotguns
then, if she takes to it (and I hope she does!) you can
invest in something better
Good luck!
Check Academy Sports for their brand semi-auto youth model 28 gauge. They are made by a company in Turkey and are remarkably nice. My GF got one in 20 gauge. Incredabe fit and finish and absolutely feeds any round you feed it. Lightest bird / target loads to 3” slugs. It was only $399 and came with 5 choke tubes!
I agree with jazusamo. If she can handle a youth model 20-gauge, let her go with that. For several reasons, I’d suggest. One, a double .410 is hard to find and expensive, but second, side-by-side doubles are pretty much out of style today. You are much more likely to find a youth model pump.
Then, even with light loads, a twenty has more shot in its pattern than a .410, giving her a better chance to hit the target, which can be important for beginning shooters.
If you should happen to find a side-by-side .410, I’d suggest letting her heft and swing the gun in comparison with a youth model 20-gauge. How the gun fits and how it feels to the shooter are often the most important factors in how a shooter likes the gun and likes shooting.
Good luck and thanks for bringing along a new shooter!
One line of thinking holds that the .410 bore is more of an experienced shooters gun due to the small payload. Light target loads in a 20 might be a better choice.
By the way, my grandfather started me off with a 3-inch .410 single shot when I was nine. I was a stout nine, but that gun kicked like a mule to me. It fit, though, and was the perfect shape. I got enough practice with it that by the time I was 11, I was shooting and hitting game as well with the single shot .410 as the adult hunters with 12- and 16-gauges and my grandfather moved me up to a double 12.
People say the 20-gauge recoils less than the single shot .410, but I’ve never seen the paper calculations.