PM VS Griz - I've got a PM1440HD bought in 2016. Decent machine, no real problems but some things that say "Chinese quality control." The prices on this type of machine have really gone up since I bought. I compared what came with my machine to what PM now has as standard, they've reduced to standard kit, likely to keep the prices looking better. My PM came with a 6" 3 jaw & an 8" 4 jaw, set of tool holders, tailstock drill chuck, 12" face plate, live & 2 dead centers, follow & steady rests, change gears, MT5 to 3 spindle sleeve, touch up paint.... At the same time, I bought a few options that shipped with it: taper attachment, 5C adjustable chuck (very nice!), set of 5C collets**, set of turning tools.... The 1.55" spindle bore VS the larger bores on the higher priced machines might be a considerations for your applications. **5C collets by 1/32s was a mistake, should have bought by 1/64ths. I've since bought an 8" 3 jaw Taiwan made chuck, big difference in quality compared to the stock Chinese3 jaw!
My only experience with Griz was a large, heavy drill press. Total garbage, no parts support. YMMV.
If you can afford it, buy a Taiwan made machine. The fact that Quality Tool (PM) is out of lathes says a lot about their success. I've had good support from them.
