RE: Shotgun for wife - Questions
I would look at the mossberg bantam. It not only has a shorter length of pull, but the pump is closer as well. It also comes with three chokes and a ported barrel on the 12 guage models.
It really depends on what fits her the best though.
If she wants something pretty look the brownings.They are not very cheap though.
You could also look into a single shot like a H&R/NEF
Paul