Need actual owners experience on which 1 ton to buy.

My advice to you is to spend a Saturday and drive each one. When I was truck shopping it was obvious to me after sitting in the cab and a test drive which truck I wanted. My fishing buddy recently bought a new GMC and that truck rides and sounds like a car, very nice truck. Also, have you tried anything like Costco or your credit union for deals on your preferred truck? You should be able to get a loaded 2017 cheap with 2019's about to roll out.