for 2 grand you can likely have a builder make you an a-style f-hole mandolin with the nut width you want. Send Larry Muth an email and see what his wait time is running (google him and check out his web page).
I love my '84 Flatiron, love the Collings (I think it's the MT), which comes in a wide nut version, and think the Gibson A9s are great too. The A9 on the secondary market can often be found for under 1 1/2 large.
Had a Breedlove KO (oval hole), but didn't like the projection.
YMMV
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'30 L-1, '73 FG-180, '98 914-C, '06 000-15S, '08 000-28NB, '11 GA3-12, '14 OM28A
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