Forward 727 valvebody

I've supposedly got a TCI valvebody in my 727. The trans builder put the and several parts into my trans. After giving him two chances to fix it, I tore I to myself and built it. The valvebody has no markings on it and it looks like a used old regular valvebody with a modest shift kit in it. The transgo stage 2 shift kit has more "mods" than this thing.

I'm tired of trying to get it to shift firm and correctly. I have rebuilt the trans and installed billet servos, solid bands, 3.2 lever, etc. I want a different valvebody this time. I'm not chancing this (maybe) TCI piece again.

I'm looking for a forward pattern valvebody. I highly prefer an automatic valvebody but I'm not opposed to getting a manual. I'm using and keeping the factory console shifter.

I'm looking at SMR pro sportsman or a Cope valvebody. Does anyone have experience with either of those? Any reason why I should choose manual over automatic?