Thanks a lot for the info, and I could probably buy them both for her and not get it, Right!!! haha The more I have read up on the two I have kind of got the impression that if it is going to be primarily a hunting gun, I should go with the M2, which is exactly what you said. I am thinking 26" though, but I will let her try them both.
Thanks again for the messages, every little bit of info helps.