I answered your question on the SA forum, with my reasons, so I'll only add here that I shoot maybe half a box of shells in a Semi-Auto a year, maybe half to a full box in a DA, and, in a normal year, 200 to 500 rds in SA's. Mu first shot is always faster on target with a SA than any DA or Semi-Auto simply because that's what I have in my hand part of every day. Either dry fireing in the house, or live fireing outside.
What time I do have to practice I chose to use on my shooting sprot, and that involves SA's.
I will never be able to compete at the top of my sport, age and health have insured that, but I do chose to give myself every advantage I can, and though it most certianly might not be a wise choice for most, for me, a SA is the BEST choice.
For the average person that only shoots their cary gun a few times a year, A simple DA revolver is a much better choice, or a Semi-Auto if they take the time to learn to use it.
I have to use what practise time I have to my best advantage, and I do.
Greeenriver