Agreed.Nothing wrong with a 1911 as a first gun. It was my first in 1976 courtesy of my Uncle. Carried it for many years.
Even a striker fired is ok for a first gun. It's what I've been carrying for a bunch of years now.
No matter what, go try them out before buying ANYTHING. You can waste a whole bunch of money by buying what others THINK you need. You need to find the one that fits your hand and you will be able to shoot.
Bottom line is, do not stake your life on a firearm until you get training. Going to the range and shooting a few times is not the same as getting training. You will end up with a false sense of competence which can get you killed or put in jail. Worse still would be the chance of injury or death to loved ones.
I don't believe training should be mandatory to buy or exercise your 2nd Amendment right, but it would be much better if a person does get some training as to when you can use a firearm in self-defense or defense of other innocent people. Training how to use the firearm you choose to carry is also beneficial. One must continue to practice to keep that edge and improve skills.