For a first gun a Bersa 380 is a great choice. Easy to break down and clean. Good starting caliber. Has a few different safety mechanisms on it which are great for new shooters. As stated before if all else fails get a Glock. The only thing with a Glock is if you have smaller hands it may feel a little big in your hand. But they are reliable, easy to clean, and also have a great capacity in there magazines especially in 9mm.