Tubro question re: JE Pistons

[sharpshooter33 at roadrunner.com (David Brown)]

If I go with a 3A or 9A does anybody have experience with 2.0 16V JE 83mm 9:1 Pistons?

I also remember reading somewhere that forged pistons have a looser fit than cast?  Is this still true or is that a story started by someone along time ago.

What is a good price for them and where can I get them?
What would my other options be?  I have also heard of the double head gasket method. 

Thanks
David