This is what I ended up getting to make sausage.
Both units were priced at $229.00.
Walton's had a father's day sale & I got both for $179.00 each.
Both have metal gears, so even though the grinder is not the best on the market, I think they are plenty good enough for me.
I got some seasonings and casings to make some fresh & smoked sausage, & Sam's Club had butts at a good price so I think I am ready to dive in.
I've been thinking about trying sausage making for some time now so I'm anxious to get started with my first batch.
Hopefully some of you master sausage makers will be here to help me if things go sideways.