A rifle does not require you to be 21. Ask all the ones in my closet.
I find that lasers seem to broadcast how unsteady your hand really is. I prefer to shoot sights. Perhaps she feels the same.
I found the accuracy of the rock river 1911's to be superb as well. I think atainable at a fraction of the cost, but unbeatable out of box.
Glad to hear you like the 94's