I think that price is high. I have a 4" full lug 17-6 and I have to say it is one of my favorite shooting k-22s certainly my favorite 4". Accurate as can be and a great trigger. Now I am a bigger guy so the size for me is perfect. See if you can borrow or rent a similiar gun for your wife to try and see if she likes the size and weight.

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Jim
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