I paid $900 for my .177 Veles about 4 years ago - it's a forever gun. Squirrels, turkey, rats, 10 meter competitions, I've even made it into a little sneak gun to carry behind open spaces, where no one goes, to trim down the ground squirrels. Quiet, reliable, I can go on for hours.
I go both ways (ambidextrous) and had a custom grip made. The original wood one was terrific for right handed use. It now has a Huma, is insanely accurate.
BTW, do check out this grip manufacturer- he makes the grip to your size, and gives you a discount if you order another for a different pistol.
Precision Target Pistol Grips
20 shots 50 yards, calm day, 8 grain jsb's , red dot- pre huma