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If you want to learn good habits from the ground up then I recommend a .22LR pistol...for the reasons well stated above.
If you want a duty-style pistol right off the bat you really can't go wrong with a Glock 17 or Glock 19 (the semi-compact version). They are reasonably priced, rock solid reliable, and are used by PD's across the country.
I am suggesting a 9mm as you are inexperienced and the more recoil a cartridge has the more opportunities for you to develop bad habits before good ones which will cripple your ability to ever shoot well.
I also recommend you stay away from the ultra expensive (read: HK) or exotic pistols. Some, like the USP are fantastic weapons, but cost a lot more with very little additional gain.
Glocks are so common for good reason: they are simple, reliable, easy to shoot and easier to maintain.
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