My first weapon was a .357 revolver. I don't find it particularly hard to fire, though it's a gun for nigger home defense so it only needs to be shot from a few feet. A revolver is the ultimate first time weapon in my opinion: easy to fire, low maintenance, doesn't jam, and ideal for self defense, the true purpose of the weapon.
Have you shot before? Go to a range and start with a .22 and work your way up if you haven't. It's intimidating at first but a nice rush once you get to it. 9mms are popular if you want a standard handgun. My dumbass mother bought a .40 as her first handgun and she can't handle it... don't do that.
