cops
You'd be surprised how many cops treat their sidearms. Trained, probably, motivated, maybe not. I've seen both autos and revolvers neglected/abused enough to cause reliability issues.
I believe the current modern auto pistol, (pick your favorite) is far ahead of the early service autos like the M39 and M59 Smiths, and worn out GI 1911's, which likely started the "6 for sure" mantra. Any of the various torture tests of the modern auto, so popular these days , is pretty convincing of how far we've come with the auto pistol.
While most hi cap autos do bring more ammo to the fight, and a faster reload, what I see as their strongest advantage is ease of shooting, very important for all, and a plus to the marginal officer. Range scores as a general rule jumped significantly in my outfit with adoption of a modern 9mmDA/SA auto, despite its dual personality trigger. The stiff DA trigger, and magnum ammo of the big L-frames were just too much gun for some in the rank and file.
Better get back on track. I suppose a woods gun is like any other shootin' iron, to each his own. For me, the lighter, flatter, easier to carry 10mm or .45acp auto has become the way. I won't part with my big revolvers, but they don't get out as much as they used to.
"Hosing down a revolver" now there's a maintenance routine....hopefully not with the garden hose!!!