I never recommend anything but a revolver (or single shot) for new shooters.
I’ve been shooting for 40 years and I don’t even trust myself with a semi-auto. I don’t shoot enough times (probably that’s the problem) to be proficient and feel safe with it.
I have an advantage over you. I fire about 150 rounds per day (used to be 200-300, but I cut back due to the shortage). I’m comfortable with my Glocks, just never careless with them.
The revolver is the best solution if you are not going to practice regularly. Its the original point and click solution.
Any semi requires regular practice. Gun handling proficiency with semi-autos is a perishable skill. Recommend at least monthly if not weekly.
I've been shooting for 70 years and I don't trust them, not me.
I know, it's always the owners fault for not changing the clips enough,to keep the tension up on the springs, so that jamming is minimized.
Minimized has always been my problem with a semi-auto.
I have NEVER had a problem with a wheel gun, but I have had multiple jams and misfires with many different brands and kinds of semi-auto pistols.
Most of the time, the semi-auto is reliable, but when it jams, do you have time to clear it?
I'll take less bullets for more reliability when carrying a gun for my protection.
It is always the users choice.