Any suggestions on the best gaming style laptop in this price range?

Thank you for feedback!

Also, if you think I'd be better off just buying a tower, would be open to hear suggestions!

I'm currently using an MSI gaming laptop, about 5-ish yrs old, GeForce 1060.. i7 7th gen

def better with a tower at that budget
look at pinned post and fill it out
if you can handle a build yourself you will get better specs

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16834156431

This or something similar in specs
For 1k u should be able to get 4060 gpu.