You've gotten a lot of good advice in this thread. I'm going to try not to repeat any of it.
First off, you say that you haven't taken your CCW class yet. There are CCW classes and there are CCW classes. Try to find something that's a little more than a generic CCW class. My first time I went through, it was taught by a lawyer who at the time was prosecuting for one of the villages in the area as well as private practice. The second time was more-or-less this class (Ohio has since gone from 12 hours to 8). They didn't want you bringing your own gun, they provided everything. We shot everything listed at the link PLUS high end 1911s from the range owner's collection. Made me want to go right into the store and buy one, which may have been the point. That was a REALLY sweet Wilson... Point being that the right CCW class ( or NRA basic class) can allow you to shoot some different guns before you commit to one.
Second, logistics. If you're going to shoot a lot, or rely on the gun, you're going to need access to spares, mags, and holsters. The nice thing about Glock being ubiquitous is that Glock armorers are everywhere, and it's easy to get troubleshooting help. The flip side of that is that a guy I know has been waiting 2 months for a holster for his 'gun hipster'( (c)Tam, all rights reserved) gun. Not because he's buying a high-end custom for it, but because he couldn't find an off-the-shelf holster for the thing.
I don't recall seeing anyone recommending Ruger in this thread, and I wouldn't either just based on how they are about parts/repairs.
Sorry how long winded I got there...