Well you asked, so here are my thoughts...
Sometimes I think we all get a little too "tactical" for our own good. Maybe its the gun rags we all read, who knows....
I view a pistol as nothing more than a means of personal DEFENSE - not OFFENSE. For offense I'd make other choices. For defense, I want a firearm that is reliable, of sufficient caliber to do some stopping, and concealable within reason, for one purpose only - to get me out of a very bad situation quickly. Yes, that means to create distance enough to run away - if possible. Bad things happen in gun fights, people die or are maimed for life. Very few folks hit by a bullet have a full 100% recovery. Most languish through life in a great deal of pain and are unable to enjoy life to the fullest. Also, most gunfights are over after only a few rounds are expended at distances under 10 feet.
Given that reasoning, I base my choice of a carry weapon on what sort of threats I might reasonably encounter. I think when you really take an honest assessment of your situation, a good revolver with grips that fit your hand and a good action job, will handle most situations the ordinary American citizen might encounter quite adequately.
See all the reasons above, but here are some of mine...
A revolver is more reliable. If it fails to fire, pull the trigger again, a natural response under stress. No need for Tap, Rack, Bang drills.
A j frame in 38, 357, or a small revolver in 44spl, etc. are plenty powerful for personal defense.
A j frame can be fired from within a pocket - hand on the gun without drawing attention - the best way to enter a gun fight.
The cylinder of a revolver causes the grip to be slightly elevated off the body, making grasping it under stress a bit faster than a small auto.
The revolver is easier to maintain on a daily basis - no magazine springs to take a set, fewer issues with lubrication, easy to make safe, easy to load and unload during the day, simpler ammo requirements, etc.
If you take the time to make a transition, you will be surprised how fast and accurate a good revolver can be.
All the Best, Paladin7