For many women a gun is too heavy to support for a round of clays, especially when they are learning to shoot. While learning to shoot and mount more time is spent with the gun at the shoulder than when you are experienced. Therefore, weight is very important and should be kept as low as possible. The left arm on a righty shooter will give out.
When cutting the length of pull on a butt stock, the cross section area of the butt is decreases substantially and has been known to cause bruising, especially with delicate women.
Regardless of how we feel about SxS's, I suggest a 6 lb gas operated semi automatic for women who are just learning. A bruised chest will turn off your lady to shooting real quick. After she is more experienced you can then go to the type of gun of your choice.
