We have over a dozen M1 in our club from all brands. That ranges from basic HL to fully upgraded ones with TUSK package and weathering.

I would say the Tamiya is the best built out of box, while the best you can do is to go with HL, but use the full-metal hull from DKLM with all metal options. Get TK60 or WH16 board with external ESC, do 3S if you want serious speed.