My free advice, so take it for what it's worth.
Seek a good trainer that teaches NRA basic pistol. When you find the right person to train you, talk to that person. Your trainer may have various handguns that you can try or recommend a range with rental guns. Pass NRA basic pistol with range time even if you have to shoot a borrowed gun (trainer's). Then you will be better able to make the decision on your first handgun.
Handguns are like potato chips. You can't just have one. Get one and you'll have to have another.
Ernie
