"I figure a .32 centerfire round is going to be better for her than .22LR."

Why is that? I do think that any 2" J frame is not the best gun for a new shooter, but my thinker may be defective.

Wish I could find some .32 H&R magnum! I have a Ruger Bisely Single-Seven in .327, and plenty of .32 Long. I don't have a need for .327 ammo, but would like to try some .32 H&R, but with current conditions it seems to unobtanium. Makes sense, it's not a high demand cartridge.