Jonzarno
We are not that far apart ; ) remember my posting style is designed to encourage debate!
The Cirrus and chute would be my choice for a touring single!
I would even question your deck of 1000 feet? It depends on circumstances! Is the aircraft flyable ? If not and you are heading at high speed to impact the ground then surely any deployment which may reduce that impact is better than none ?
Hence a healthy debate on the subject can only be good
I will post my own list of deploy or not deploy and I am sure you will see we are not very far apart
Pace