I read through this twice, and it never really answered the main question. Everyone was dazzling the others with their builds, and there's no doubt a lot of experience behind the claims.
Given three categories, what are the ones not to buy, the brands? How about the better choices, too?
1. Low cost entry plinkers
2. Medium priced guns with good reliability and accuracy for the weekend warrior
3. The blood-in-the-eye enthusiast's popguns