I've been using regular Logitech, and Thrustmaster stuff for the last 30? years or so and thought it was fine.
However, recently I splurged on a VKB gunfighter mk3 for my control stick.
Using the modern combat grip.
Granted I went the extra step and center mounted it on a 200mm curved extension.
And it was a bit pricier than I wanted.
and the software while powerful can take some getting used to.
but,
It is spectacular, worth every penny.
the smoothness and precision are top notch.
the adjustability is great.
and it was here in under a week.
cons,
software could be a bit more polished, and complex macro creation could be easier. but I think most joystick software falls under this category. in practice it works fine.
price.
modern combat grip has too many buttons? i guess if you want to get picky lol.
zero regrets.
I liked it enough to also pick up the vkb pedals, which also work very well.
and ill probably grab the throttle if they get one out just to get rid of my last piece of Thrustmaster gear.