I have converted my handgun-owning to mostly revolvers (with the exception of two semi-autos that I'm very fond of: a Colt Commander in .45acp and a Walther PP in .380). Neither of these are finicky.

I'm much more at ease with my Smith & Wesson revolvers. I have a sense of security that each will operate as it should when I am in front of the respective target. I have never had a revolver malfunction (but have had ammunition misfunctions as we all do from time-to-time). I trust that my revolvers are going to fire as they should, while even with my two trusted semi-autos there will always be a hang-up once in awhile for any number of reasons - any of which is unacceptable.

Sounds to me like you have been acquainted with a few lemons, no?