I am a gas gun guy and always have been. I shoot a 912 franchi and wish I had a couple more new in the box. That said, if I went out there right now with 1k to buy a new one I would look at the sx3, maxus, or a 3” beretta gun. Also, don’t discount an older sx2 if you can find one in good shape. I abused the hell out of one for about 5 years with no issues except a firing pin froze and that was my fault.