Re: silver scope
Ii's just jurkin' your chain a little, no harm meant.
First thing my better half asks is the color, too
The weaver should be fine, 36x is plenty, as long as the glass is sharp and clear.
Make sure the adjustments are smooth and hopefully repeatable, cause you (she) will be using them a lot. And mount it with the best steel mounts you can afford.
Keep 'em in the middle!