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I would go with a .22 or larger Bolt action of decent quality as the first firearm. It will be far more useful, and will teach much more in a shorter time. Plus, it's a rifle, far more cool then a hand gun! There is pride in owning a tool that has the potential of feeding a person as well as protecting them, there is pride in wood and blued steel, and there is pride in punching tiny little groups in paper at ranges FAR beyond any pistol! There is also responsibility, care and safe handling and safe storage. A rifle is and always has been the Most valuable and prized firearm a person can own! There is a lot can be said about that as a gift!
If you already have a .22 he can shoot, why not step up to a .223 Rifle and build from there!
If you already have a .22 he can shoot, why not step up to a .223 Rifle and build from there!