This is why I tend to recommend revolvers for inexperienced and untrained folks who are likely to remain that way. Simplicity of operation and manual of arms. No malfunction drills, if you can't figure out the only button on the thing you'll never be able to load it, and it doesn't "hide" a cartridge so that if you screw up clearing it your left with a loaded gun.
Not so sure your buddy Mas would agree with you on that.
Joking aside, you might be starting to wear me down with this argument. Most people who carry a gun aren't serious about it. Most gun confrontations are ended without a shot fired. Most "accidents" happen when administratively handling a firearm. Why not a revolver.