Get a Walther P22. Smaller, lighter, much more standard in it's configuration, and simply a lot of fun. Master it, and you'll have many of the skills and motor reflexes used with larger calibers.
Highly recommended.
Stay safe,
I almost bought a P22 a few weeks ago. Ended up buying a PPK/S .380. I find the Walther's simplistic and good for novices, like my wife. :)