While i second arelms statement for the sake of individuality, there is a certain trend on how the broad majority choses ships(if given options, that is)
-Maneuverability
-Shape/size
Are the most striking arguments, hull and core is negligible it seems...
So for someone who wnats the freelancer id the Eagle, Touketsu are the classical best buys for agility ....and if you are out for a nice shape the Wasupu (tiny) and the Sabre(nice shape) are those i would try out first....
If you want it a bit more exotic try out the Virage which is huge but fast( basically a fattened eagle), or take a peek at HFs like the Bajonet for ultimate agility...
As for guns: If codies then Excals or Heimdalls or if not available those "hammer" thingies propably....thought Flashpoints are much easier to aim (at least for me)