[steveproracing]

If your coming from an m11 then you are going to find anything by spektrum cheap and poorly made also the wheel feels huge. Now before everyone jumps on my back I'm not saying the spektrums are poor. It's just the plastics are not of the same quality as sanwa or futaba. Ko are also offenders in this area.
So, imo for a true top end radio you should look for either sanwa or futaba. Personally I lovethe futaba. It has a wonderful balance. It comes with a drop down if you like that. For me the big points are the spring tensions. You can make them really tight. Also the trigger can be slid for/aft for the perfect fit. The trigger is quite small as well so no big gap for moving from forward to brake. I have never had any issues with interference ever. Also no issues with Pts not counting etc. There are bad sides though. Receivers. £100 a pop for the small ones. Also they are hard to source in uk, but easy to get from hk.
I too came from a m11 and found that great but a little bulky and to me the m12 is even more so. I also put up with the drop wheel on the m11. I feel so much more comfy without one! However we know the m12 is a quality amazing radio with cheaper easy to get receivers. It's just if you like the m12.
These are just my personal opinions, I've been driving wheel radios for 25 years so I know what I like and hate but these may not be the same for everyone!
Hope my thoughts help. Last bit of advice. You need to feel any tranny you think you want in your hands with the batteries in! Check the balance and comfort for you. Without the batteries it will feel wrong