minutemen1776
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I had to think about this one for a minute, but my answer is "simplicity." I've probably owned a dozen or more revolvers, but I admit that I've ultimately decided I don't like them as much as autos, and so I just have one left in my inventory. Still, they're certainly simple to operate. Load the cylinder, close it, pull the trigger, dump the empties. Even the simplest autos have detachable mags and at least a couple of levers or buttons to operate, not to mention racking the slide. Autos certainly don't amount to rocket science, but revolvers are still a tad simpler.
Like others have said, I've also had revolvers with major reliability problems. In fact, I'd say that, on the whole, my autos have been more reliable than my revolvers. For me, autos are also more accurate and ergonomic (maybe there's a connection, at least in my hands). With service weapons, safety and ruggedness are a wash. And, though revolvers can generally chamber more powerful cartridges, autos are capable of a sufficient level of power for most purposes other than hunting. So, "simplicity" it is.
Like others have said, I've also had revolvers with major reliability problems. In fact, I'd say that, on the whole, my autos have been more reliable than my revolvers. For me, autos are also more accurate and ergonomic (maybe there's a connection, at least in my hands). With service weapons, safety and ruggedness are a wash. And, though revolvers can generally chamber more powerful cartridges, autos are capable of a sufficient level of power for most purposes other than hunting. So, "simplicity" it is.