First post, first time buyer

[triaged]

should i take one before i buy a gun or after?

I think before would be better.

[Omega13device]

I think before would be better.

I agree, before would be a lot better because you'll know what you're looking at when you go to a gun store to handle a few models.

In terms of what to buy, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the top brand pistols. They are all good quality so chances are you will like what you buy, and if you don't, well, you can sell it for a good price. But generally, don't worry over the choice too much, just buy the one that feels the best in your hand.