Hi all, I'm getting ready to jump into a 2011 pistol. I've been shooting a stock XDm 9mm and although I don't think it's holding me back I'd like to get into a higher end/performance 9mm pistol. I've been doing lots of research and keep hearing that I should jump past that middle ground of dumping lots of money into my current pistol or buying a "next step" pistol like a CZ and just go for a 2011. It will primarily be used for 3 gun and occasionally some steel challenge.
I don't have the coin for a full custom 2011 yet and that's been pushing me towards the different STI's. Primarily I'm looking at the Marauder and the DVC 3 gun. The marauder is around 2k new and seems well equipped for a 3 gun pistol, the price doesn't seem to come down much on used. The DVC 3 Gun is $2800, drops quite a bit more for used, and the name sure makes me think it's the cats PJs for 3 gun. Part of me digs the DVC because it looks great to me, the Marauder looks a lot like a normal 1911 which I have plenty of. So is the price difference between the two justified? Should I get over the look aspect and get the Marauder or wait it out until I find a nice used DVC? Am I missing another whole aspect?
Thanks for the help y'all, I definitely appreciate your input.