I learned to shoot with my fathers Star model F, joined a local gunclub that had a policy to start new shooters with a .22 revolver.
After a while i beat the old foxes that shot autoloaders using my trusted revolver.
Both in speed and accuracy
They tried to persuade me to shoot autos to, believing that i would do even better.
I never did.
Been shooting revolvers ever since. Although, only for competition.
If i could use a gun for self defense, i'd use my model 19-4 2.1/2"