My first was a Taurus 357, I think it was their copy of the S&W model 66 with a 4" barrel and stainless steel. It was a really nice gun and I shot it quite a bit. Finally I traded it and some cash for my 2nd handgun which I still have, a Colt King Cobra SS with a 4" barrel, that I absolutely love. I don't think I will ever get rid of my King Cobra, it was my first new handgun and it is really smooth... can't say enough good things about my King Cobra.
I was 18 when I got the Taurus, I traded my 10/22 and $100 for it. I bought it from a private party. At the time I didn't think about not being old enough to buy a handgun, the seller didn't ask me and I didn't mention my age. My Dad knew I was buying it, so if their had been a problem he would have completed it for me.