I've always been a 180 fan. Bought another one about a year ago (Sterling).
The most collectible one is the Costa Mesa
The Best one is the Howa
The cheapest are the Sterlings (and they're still pretty darned good).
You don't want a Costa Mesa for a shooter, they're just too darned expensive, and they had some issues with broken hammers. Get a Howa (if you can find one) or a Sterling.
It's a slick design, but they're a little homely looking...I love mine.
