+1 for MIG and an even bigger +1 for R-Tech.
My reasoning is simple. I found TIG quite a lot harder to learn when I did some 1 day courses. MIG was easier to get strong welds straight away.
As for R-Tech, I am nothing except a delighted customer. I bought the MIG250 which you would get with a load of decent kit within your budget. Also does MMA. Their customer service is nothing short of awesome with some friendly and knowledgeable people to help you get going.
Note the 250 machine needs a 32 amp supply to use the max settings. The 180 needs a 16 amp supply. With either you can get up to about 150 amps on a 13 amp domestic plug.
My reasoning is simple. I found TIG quite a lot harder to learn when I did some 1 day courses. MIG was easier to get strong welds straight away.
As for R-Tech, I am nothing except a delighted customer. I bought the MIG250 which you would get with a load of decent kit within your budget. Also does MMA. Their customer service is nothing short of awesome with some friendly and knowledgeable people to help you get going.
Note the 250 machine needs a 32 amp supply to use the max settings. The 180 needs a 16 amp supply. With either you can get up to about 150 amps on a 13 amp domestic plug.