LOL! 10-4. Your wife is mistaken IMO. If the good prosecutor buys exactly what you have listed, he'll do just fine.
Further, I agree with you about revolvers, reliability and they being most suitable for low-time shooters (those who won't get extensive training AND practice often.)
Don't forget how affordable they are. As cops buy Glocks, great wheel guns come on the used market for $200-300 in .38/.357 to .45
I picked up my S&W 625 in like new condition for $300. I see a few 686 .38/.357 for $300 to $400 all the time.