Hi, glad to have you on board! As for money - "It's only expensive when you spend it" before you buy. Read, read, and read some more of the forum, there are a million great comments here and all are worth the time to take in. Go to some local matches, local gun clubs will send you in the right direction, or USPSA for club locations. Look before you buy - nothing wrong with a used gun, I have purchased three or more over the years and have had several new ones built. Ask questions, everyone does, you will see in time even the top people in the area are asking on this forum. Open guns or Limited? Now that's a good question! Best of luck and a big WELCOME to you.