Quick question regarding a first handgun purchase. I'm still going for the basic pistol course, but after using a colleagues I've decided to look at getting a Ruger Mark III .22LR. There are a couple of models available. The Mark III Bull Barrel and the Mark III Hunter. There is about a $100 dollar difference (the Hunter being the more espensive). Is there any need to pay extra for the 1.5" longer barrel and fiber optic sites for a first handgun? I was also thinking of the Beretta, but decided to buy American. Thanks....Matt