If you once had these guns, and have handled the wide variety you allude to, why ask an open forum?
You already know the answer, therefore have some other motive.
My only motive is to ask the the folks here who also have a wealth of knowledge and ask for their input before I drop $3k - $4k into guns. $4K I could afford ten years ago but maybe not now. Why look into an ulterior motive? Geez, at least you could see how long I've been a member before you start accusing me of some ulterior motive with my question.
If nothing else I think this is a very informational thread.