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I think the ideal is to find a range that will let you rent/try guns and has a good selection. But first find a good class and take that. Then find a gun that "fits"...your hand, your intentions, you vibe...whatever.
My process was class, then range time renting, then buy something that "spoke" to me (Sig p226 in 9mm), then a second one for friends to use (p225 - slightly smaller gun). My next one will be a Sig Mosquito in .22LR. The reason for that is that it has the same controls as my other Sigs (I only need to know how to field strip one type of gun), similar balance/feel as my 9mm, and .22LR is dirt cheap to shoot.
But I suspect I'm like Jeff. I'm at the range a fair amount. I like revolvers too and at some point will get a S&W 619 just because. But he is right about time "in the seat" being important feeling comfortable. After a couple thousand rounds I can't believe how much more competent I feel handling a semi-auto (at least a Sig). There is no substitute for practice...
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