You will never forget that "CLICK SNICK CLICK" sound of your first double action.
Then accuracy wise, you can always drop the hammer in single action for ultimate accuracy.
And just the art of the revolver itself.
do you like rubber timex watches or rolexes?
Simple and elegant masterpieces

Get a steel revolver for your purposes, probably a model 66 or 686 with a 3" or longer barrel as a good first gun for both hiking and range sessions. 38spl is fairly cheap to shoot. I would recommend NOT getting a 442/642 as a first revolver, they are highly modified revolvers IMHO, designed more for carry than range use and precision work.
Most dislike the accuracy and recoil as first timers.
You will Dry fire it often at zombies on the screen.