I bought my first Glock, a 26. I then took it to the range located in the same gun shop. Put 100 through it, came out, and bought a second one on the spot!
Since then, have acquired two more. So I now have two for myself, protection and the range. Two brand new, unfired that I will likely...
I with those saying get them both in front of you and then decide what you like (including price as a factor if you so choose). I have a gen3 26 and it suits me just fine. I've handled gen4 and there was nothing - in my personal preference - that made me say "wow, I've got to trade up!".
I am...
85% of the time S&W .380 Bodyguard
Occasionally Glock 26
On the rare occasion that I open carry, CZ 75, which is actually my preference however I am a pretty small guy so CC does not really work out (either that, or I haven't found a ITP holster that works well for the size)
It's a very nice looking gun but for the price, I'll stick with my Bodyguard. Most of the time when I'm CC, my wallet feels more intrusive than my .380.
Holsters. For each handgun I own - even if they are the same gun - I have a separate right and left belt holster, as well as a separate right and left inside the pant holster.
It's pretty much been covered. Make sure you have your info, search EXTENSIVELY and then if nothing then report it stolen.
Own two stack-ons myself, one atop the other and always keep the guns locked up in cases with those cases locked up inside the safes. Except of course for whichever...
Class can never hurt; neither can a few talks with him off to the side before he goes wielding the thing around like a madman. At the end of the day all you can do is try to help him prepare for the situation, beyond that it's on him.