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What is the purpose for the gun? Having fun at the range and punching paper, competition (if so what kind?), or self/home defense.
For punching paper, you can't beat a .22LR such as a Ruger semi auto (~$300). The gun is very accurate and balances well. The ammo is so cheap you can spend all day on the range for $10 in ammo.
If the goal is competition, you need to figure out which sport you want to compete in. Equipment is fairly different between the events (USPSA, IDPA, NRA bullseye,...).
For a range gun that will double as a self/home defense gun, get something that is .38 or 9mm or bigger in caliber from a major manufacturer (S&W, HK, Glock, Sig,...). Try a bunch and see what feels best in your hands. The more comfortable you are, the better you will shot it. If you actually plan on shooting it more than once every few months consider the price of ammo too. 9mm is much cheaper than the other centerfire calibers.
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