When I first started out diving, my LDS sold primarily Sherwood products and as a beginner, they met my needs, but I soon found that their entry level products are very entry level and I soon replaced them.
Keep in mind that these comments relate to their products from 15-20 years ago and not their current line-up and so are offered only as general advice.
My first BCD was a Sherwood Cayman. It was a jacket style and while it did the job, I soon found that I preferred the horizontal orientation of a back inflate more than the tendency of a jacket to orient me vertically. I soon replaced it.
My first reg was a Sherwood Brut. This reg was 'bullet proof'. The big draw-back was that at the end of a dive, when there was less air in the tank, I personally found it hard to breathe.
I replaced my Brut with a Maximus. I have to admit that I really liked this reg. It was comfortable and it breathed well. The only issue that I had with it was that it was designed to have a slow trickle of bubbles coming out of the 1st stage (over-pressured) and after almost every dive, someone would come up to me to warn me that my 1st stage was leaking (it wasn't).
My general impressions are similar to those that have already been voiced. Sherwood makes (markets) a solid middle of the road product that while no frills, should perform reliably for years.
As your skill increases, and you find you prefer one style of diving over another, you will likely find that what serves you well as you enter this sport may not be the best option in the long term and you will eventually start tailoring your gear to the type of diving that you do. This means that whatever you get as a beginner, will likely be a short to medium term investment.
I would not hesitate to say that Sherwood makes (markets) a product that will easily meet your current needs. Only you will (someday) know how or if they will meet your long term needs.
