ORIGINAL: FenderBean

Welcome, Like you I am new to turbines myself and I just finished my 1st and flew it a couple of weeks ago. Your going to get lots of crazy replies on this topic and I will just give my opinion. Pick something you will be happy with, if you like scale get a scale, if you like sport then get a sport. Lots of people will say to get a trainer jet first then a nicer jet. There is truth to that based on your flying experience and building knowledge. Turbines as you know can be hard on the wallet so buying a training then something else like a scale jet can cost you. So pick based on what you can handle is my advice. I went with a 1/6 scale F-16 for my first but I did lots of research as well, and the net has plenty to read for picking. If you go scale just research what you want, some jets are much harder to land than others, a BAE Hawk is not bad at landing and is a good jet, very popular so which ever brand you choose you can find help. As far as who to buy from, well that is the most crazy topic in this area of the hobby so again do some research and buy based on your building experience. Every jet company out there has pros and cons, so pick one over the other because they had a bad experience, and remember you really only hear about the bad ones, not the hundred more who had success.
I looked at both myself when I decided on a jet but I picked Fly Eagle, my personal experience with the company is positive. So pick based on your budget and experience and most important what will be the most fun outcome for you personally not what everyone else thinks.
Good luck!