Since you are new to purchasing your first pistol, what are you buying it for? ...Plinking, personal protection, target practice, future collection? I suggest you borrow from a friend and go shoot what he/she has. You can most often try another person's favored firearm, and check out the grip, trigger squeeze, sights, and caliber recoil. Target objects (jars, cans) from 6'-10' first in an area you can see clear behind your target. Get your friend to give you pointers on safety first, then practice. I'd suggest you first take an NRA Pistol instruction course. Every gun has its + & - 's. Don't jump at bargains unless you do your research.