Nothing in a gun forum gets more heated than discussions of my gun XTAC is better than Y, or. 45acp Vs 9mm.
If I ever hear someone say they never had a malfunction of any kind I think that someone is not shooting enough.
There are lots of awesome guns out there - Glocks, Sigs, Rugers, 1911s, revolvers, etc.... Get the gun you are confident with, that you can control well, that you can send the bullet where you aim, and practice with said gun.
I luv Glocks and 1911s.