The upgraded magnetoresistive CH sensors I picked up were pretty cheap, great option for worn out CH pots, makes it a whole new stick/etc.
I still think for the $ CH is a great option for this game, requiring a lot of movement and aiming due to the nature of a WW2 MMO sim.
I've been collecting hotas for 20+ years now, and have all the new VKB/Virpil stuff, several sets of each. The T50 and T50CM2 aren't bad option but you can't really use them on a desktop and need a mounting solution. The Virpil Warbrd is desktop capable and is excellent, and there are a variety of sticks available + the TM Warthog and Cougar sticks both work (the best option IMO, making an all metal stick).
IMO OP I'd go with any of the above, the VKB GF2/3 is a great option too, but is more $$ than the Warbrd option.
The TM Warthog is "ok", but I have 4 of the WH sticks and 3 throttles, and 3 of the 4 sticks have exhibited the common "sticktion" failure, and required disassembly, replacement of the "ring", and regreasing with a superior product than what they use at the TM factory. While a PITA, it isn't costly, the ring "guy" is still sending out the replacement large o-rings (more of a teflon ring), and the grease is cheap. After that, the TM gimbal is "decent", but still no Virpil or VKB gimbal. Again, the TM "stick" part of the stick is IMO the best option out there still as it's all metal, and the buttons and hats are very tough.