you can get an SP1 for about that.
its got the mil sim looks, with electro preformance. its also pritty good for upgrades, with stocks, what ever you want to put on the rails and a place for a flash light.
also uprisingly light and water proof
edit:
like what johnson said, one of my mates started with a tippy bravo, about 5-6 months later (i.e now) he has had a ION, epiphany, PMR and now has an angle.