As my fellow pipers have sagely recommended (this isn't really a suggestion, but de rigeur. Trust us, it is virtually written in stone.) Practice Chanter first, then after a year or so depending on your progress and the INSTRUCTOR (You would be very ill advised to attempt to teach yourself...this "ain't" the tin whistle), you will progress to the pipes.

Attempting to alter this standard and essential order will result in much frustration, and eventually a very expensive and unused set of pipes shoved into the back of your closet or for sale on Ebay.

As far as recommendations, I have quite a selection of PC's in my collection, and very much favor the Gibson Long Poly Chanter for feel, tone, and construction.

Best of luck my friend, and be glad you don't have the bug to maser the Uilleann pipes (those who also play know of what I speak.....whew).