If you want ease of use for a new user you want a revolver period. The handle is more ergonomic and instinctively shoots in line with the forearm, which makes it easier to use for a new guy. An automatics grip and recoil is something you have to train hard to handle properly, and of course its more maintenance intensive, more parts to know, more parts to lose etc…
Tradeoff to lower capacityfor a revolver is being able to fit longer casings and more powerful rounds, its a pretty good fucking tradeoff.
Otherwise get a tokarev.