Sheet metal cutting and shear. Any suggestions?

Looking to do some straight cuts in sheet metal and wondering if the sheet metal experienced have any suggestions?

Looking to cut a range between 16 and 22 gauge with minimal distortion.
I have seen 12 and 30” metal shears for straight cuts, throat less shears that I believe you can straight cut as well as go around corners. Nibblers and other types of cutters.
Not sure what type to start with.
I have also started looking at shear and brake combo’s to bend flanges as well.
Not sure...

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