Hi Cody and welcome. This will depend on what the firearm will ultimately be used for, their current skillset for firearms handling and safety. If a truly green beginner, a 22LR would be a good starting point for low noise and recoil to develop solid shooting skills and gun handling without the flinch caused by too large a caliber if inexperienced. budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/678/beretta+m9+22lr+semi+auto+pistol ----------------------------------------------- Once familiar with proper handling and skill development, then move on to a higher caliber in the same platform for familiarity like 9mm: budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/23504/beretta+m9+commercial+9mm+pistol ----------------------------- Cheers and stay safe!

In my opinion a good quality 22lr gun like the ruger MK IV, the 22/45 or the browning buckmarks are great guns that they can learn to shoot with and continue to love and enjoy. They are accurate and reliable. they are also inexpensive to shoot