I always train new shooters with semi auto. Handgun, rifle or shotgun. It is always easier in general to shoot semi.Do you recommend a revolver or an automatic?
Your first one won't be your last one. It'll take buying a few guns and in time you'll find one that fits like a glove.
I have a revolver in the nightstand. If someone breaks into my house and wakes me up at 3AM, I'm going to be a little groggy. I don't want to think about whether I have a round in the chamber of my semi-auto. Or fumble with a safety. I just want to point and click if need be.