what happened to goin old school?? dont be backin out on me!!!

in all seriousness...if your new to handguns id REALLY suggest that you shoot a couple small AND medium 357 revolvers. and a couple small and medium autos. they are really both 2 diffrent animals. feel diffrent and act diffrent. i see gun shops on TV that let you test fire guns...your a big rock star find one of them shops and test fire some guns. i certainly wouldnt drop cash on a pistol if ive never really fired one..i think they are diffrent animals than rifles and shotguns..that generally you can go by fit. i much rather test fire pistols before buying. though i know thats not possible...then id go by feel and reviews. im not going to mention names but theres a couple makers out there you couldnt GIVE me. just be careful...its like anything else...pay for what you get. good luck..