OK, just one more opinion here and no more conclusive than anybody else's.

Like John and Summerwind, I transitioned from reed radios to proportional in the 1960's and naturally began with Mode 1. After a few years with Mode I, a number of factors convinced me to switch to Mode 2. Mode 2 allowed me to use auxiliary controls (gear, flaps, etc) with my left hand and it also let me help other folks fly their airplanes. But to this day I don't believe I've ever achieved the precision with Mode 2 that I used to have with Mode 1.

After 40 years on Mode 2, I feel like I could pick up a Mode 1 box right this minute and be more comfortable and do a better job than I've ever managed with Mode 2.

Dick