Revolvers are easier to use competently than semi automatic pistols. When someone comes to the shop and says they want a handgun, I ask them their level of training. If they have minimal training or are purchasing it for someone who has little experience with firearms, I suggest that they get a revolver.
I agree. The first gun I ever shot was a .22 rimfire revolver. I think I was 9 or 10 years old at the time.