I was in a similar predicament when making my first handgun purchase. I was almost dead set on getting a CZ or Sig with a .22 conversion. That was until I went to the range and rented every gun they had. Still wound up with a CZ but instead of a kadet slide I decided on a Ruger 22/45.
Would I be correct in assuming that you are in IL if you're waiting for a FOID? I'm in the suburbs of Chicago (just outside cook county's reach). If you're nearby, check out Midwest Guns. They're in Lyons. While I wouldn't necessarily purchase a firearm from them (almost always over msrp) they do have the best rental program I've seen as well as a great intro to handguns class.
Their website is midwestguns.com if your curious.
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