Don't have a 238, but do have a 938 Scorpion. The 938 has had some "birthing" issues, have not heard of many problems with the 238. The 938 is a pretty good little kicker. Ironically, wife (it's her gun) doesn't seem to mind, I find no pleasure in shooting it whatsoever. Maybe it is the way it fits her hand and gets lost in mine? I would not want to have it be my only firearm in a day at the range.
I'm not sure I would recommend a SAO for a first gun, but if it is to be a pocket or purse gun, I could maybe live with it? I would wonder if the draw is the coloring of the gun, and how pretty it is? That should not be a top level criteria, in my opinion. However, owning up to having a Scorpion, I probably can't really say too much. It was not her first gun, actually her 4th handgun, and she liked the Scorpion or the Equinox. If she likes a pretty colored gun and that is what catches her eye, she will shoot and carry it, I see no real problems other than there may be a better choice, that's just plain black and not getting a fair review?
I'm assuming this is her first gun. If that is incorrect, disregard most of this. Have not heard much bad about the 238 on SigTalk, other than the caliber related issues.