Mig welder questions

All I can tell you my experience with a Lincoln mig.
I bought one almost 15 years ago and it has had no problems.
I've used it a lot. I keep it covered when not in use.
It has the four position current control. Let's see, that's A B C D I think.
Yea, you could pay more probably for a Miller. Is it worth it for occasional use.?
IDK.
You want shielding gas. Budget for that.
So basically, I have no current useful information for you.
I just bought the latest TIG at Horror Freight. They are now putting a foot control on that one.
It's Chinese and I felt bad about it but the price was so good.