Ranges here in sac will let you rent guns to try out. That might be an option.
I bought a Ruger SR9. They make an SR40 .40 cal too. These guns are like a glock, but about $100 cheaper. Also more safety features. I went with 9mm because the rounds are cheaper.
Good luck finding ammo. I bought my son his first gun for Xmas. .22 Long rifle. Was going to go shooting this weekend. No store in Sac has 9mm, .22LR or .233 rounds, except the gougers charging $.50. Or more per round.
