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Most popular rounds have manageable recoil. Once you get a feel for handling a gun with almost no recoil, I'd try some more standard popular rounds like .380 or 9mm for handguns and 5.56/.223 for a rifle. There's more recoil but it's still easy enough for a beginner. Taking a basics class can be very beneficial if you're interested. It's always easier to learn good habits than to unlearn bad ones.

And as always, safety is paramount. A 22LR doesn't have the same power as bigger rounds but it can still kill if a firearm is handled improperly.

Absolutely... I would love to start with the basics...