Methinks a S&W 686 (I think it is) using .38 Sp. would be an awesome, rea$onable way to join the club .... then .357s later ... after the .22 semi-auto, and the ????
Have fun, listen to these guys and then go buy a hat ...
Levers are next
Learning on a revolver will teach you skills that will transfer .... particularly with larger calibers, a semi-auto that absorbs recoil is "easier" for some.... jmho.
Like picking up a guitar .... acoustic or electric ...
I don't play