I've had both. My go-to is my Kanati that was custom made for me and my Orion recurve, the limbs of which were custom made for me. The Orion is a little of both, I guess.
I've bought, sold, and traded more bows than I can remember, even one custom bow made for me. The Kanati in my signature isn't going anywhere...ever. I've got a beautiful RER on the way, previously owned by ron w and most recently by kat.
Okay, I'm a bowaholic. I readily admit that. I've also got a hickory board bow (Hill style) with silk backing. I made that one myself and it is fun to shoot as well.
I guess for me, if the bow fits me and I can hit consistently with it, I don't care how I acquired it or how pretty or ugly it is.