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That catch is a safety as you mentioned. The Hi Power is a Single Action firearm, so the hammer has to be manually cocked. I know some of the HP copies have gone to a DA/SA design, but the whole appearance was changed as well.
As far as a first handgun, I think that would be a good choice if it fits you. Chances are you won't be able to test fire it (who knows though), but I would have it taken apart so you can inspect the internals. From the pictures it looks stock, but unless that FEG's design was different from the Hi Power, it should have a magazine safety intact. That prevents the firearm from being used without a magazine inserted, and it is commonly removed to improve trigger pull.
Decide on if you prefer polymer to steel frame and then move on to caliber choice. IMO, 9mm is a good option for a new shooter, but try and shoot as many different models as possible that fit your hands. You will save some money in the long run by making an informed decision, as opposed to being stuck with something that you do not enjoy shooting.
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