Deacon, I recomend you go with a 110 wire feed. For your need's I think it would work perfect. I've got a 110 that I got at Harbor freght for $120.00. I was a bit worried about the quality of this welder because it is chinese made. But I just needed something for around the house, going back and forth to the shop was getting a bit old.
I have been using this welder for four years now and I use the crap out of it with no problems. I have 4 sure gotten my money out of it. I think wire feed is easier to learn then stick, but it is just like everyhting; it takes practice.
I love to weld, something about making heat and fuseing two pieces of metal into one really turns me on
The self satisfaction of making that perfect bead is awesome!