Jagermeister, you told us down in Misfires that you do not even own a double, and that you rent guns. I didn't even know you could rent guns, but I learn something new every day. You even rent a .22LR. That does not sound like a long term commitment to me.
If you spend a grand on a $700 gun, that is not too smart long term or short term. If you spend a grand on an $1100 gun, you can always get your money back out of it if you take care of it. Sounds like Hope and Change has not been kind to you. Maybe you should sell off some of your toy stuffed animal collection you showed us. Why did you delete that picture? I thought it was cute.