I cannot comment on the Escort, but I would recommend a 500. Pump action means reliability (no worries about cycling light loads) and with some practice shooting doubles should not be a problem. I also notice the model you specify comes with a LOP adjustable stock, which will come in handy when fitting the shotgun to your wifes frame.
Recoil is something you eventually get used to, especially with a 20 gauge shooting light target loads.
I would have your wife handle both shotguns to see which she likes most.
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