for someone starting new in the trade, which ac gauges would yall recommned?
yellowjacket
It depends on your disposable income.
If you have some money saved and just want a single set, I'd go with the JL3KH6 from Fieldpiece. I have them and love them. https://www.fieldpiece.com/products/detail/jl3kh6-job-link-probes-charging-and-air-kit/job-link-probes/
If you're shore on funds and just need to get by, go with the JB standard brass http://www.jbind.com/products/Standard_Brass_2-Valve_Manifolds.aspx