[Elecraft] Considering K-1 or K-2

[Phil Zminda]

I'm looking for a low power rig  for at home QRP or pic-nic bench portable/vacation use. I'm primarily a cw guy. I built a Ten-tec 1340 recently to use portable, but I found that having about 2.5 watts on 40 meters only was a big handicap with a travel antenna. I worked in electronics assembly in a past life and have built  Heathkits and homebrew projects also. After the 1340, I think I'm ready to consider a K-1, 4-band or K-2. I see used IC-403's and FT-817's for sale in the $350 to $400 range, but wonder how they compare to the K-1 and K-2. I'm leaning for the K-1 primarily on budget and available spare time for building but see a lot to like in the K-2. Any comments on comparing these rigs?  If I went with the K-2, would I be satisfied with a bare bones model without adding too many options? 

Thanks, 

Phil N3ZP