My first handgun was my great grandfathers from my fathers side, an iver johnson .32 revolver, given to me after he passed on. My second was an almost identical S&W .32 that was my grandfathers from my mothers side. Both have seen better days. I hope to restore both, engrave them with the family names, and then pass them on to my son.
My first modern handgun used for self/home defense was a Glock 17.
My first was what I thing almost every young Shooter should start out with, a RUGER Single Six! Still have it and someday one of my four grandsons will have it!