I would still probibally have a gun built up and have it how you want it. I would also make sure the gun is SS legal so you can crossover if you get the bug and around here at least SS has much more people than l10 by far. On front strap checkering, how aggressive do you like it. The trojan has a stippled grip which is not aggressive at all. The TRP has 20 LPI which is very aggressive. If you get like a spartan, you can pick what front strap checkering works best for you, get a dawson FO front, good techwell magwell and a good finish and have a good gun, the way you want it for less than the others cost