I can think of some reasons why revolvers are superior to autos for self-defense. I can think of some reasons why autos are superior to revolvers for self-defense.How about one solid reason the self-loader would not cover more ordinary situations than a revolver. Just one reason. Reliability? Many of us have shot hundreds if not thousands of rounds through our Glock's without a malfunction. I trust the ugly things.
All the self-defense guns I have "on duty" are autos, so maybe I'm not the best person to argue that autos won't work for self-defense.
It's still slow "comparatively" because it involves more actions, and more complicated actions. It's clearly possible to practice a lot and get very good at it, but an equal amount of practice with a semi-auto would make a person faster and the reloads would also be more sure because the alignment of the mag to the grip frame is simpler than the alignment of all of the cartridge noses to the chambers.That depends entirely on equipment and skill. I reload a revolver as fast or faster than most reload a semi.
Just to be clear, I'm not arguing against using revolvers for self-defense, just pointing out that revolver reloads (given equal skill and practice) will be slower than autopistol reloads.