Stick with the Spartan! I picked mine up for 630 which included shipping to the Police Chief. I did springs, VZ grips, Dawson front sight, and a S&A mainspring housing/magwell. All in all I have maybe 900 in it and it is a fine shooting pistol. I would suggest some good mags, either Wilson or Tripp for it so by the time you have all this you will be right at what a Trojan will cost ya. Also later if you decide to do something else I will bet you can sell it quick to recoup some money towards your new hot rod!