1911 and a BHP. I was in my early twenties. I don't remember which came first; I had gone duck hunting with a couple of co-workers, and the one who had the hunting cabin had a couple of pistols along. I don't recall having any strong impressions, except that the Browning was really nicely made.
About ten years later, I shot a Model 29 and another 1911 belonging to my BIL. I didn't enjoy the .44 magnums much, but I thought the 1911 was pretty sweet by comparison: not much recoil, and I could hit something with it.
For a couple of years I maintained a moderate chub for a 1911, but never really felt able to divert the money from motorcycles. I'd still buy a 1911 if the right gun and the money came together, but there are other guns I would buy first. Same with the BHP.