Well I for one never agreed that TC was the best. It is just my PREFERENCE. In fact, looking at the MLs I have, the only true T/C I have is my new Cherokee. All the others have GM barrels, or custom stocks or whatever. None are totally T/C.
Fact is, my favorite ML right now is of unknown name and origin. It is all custom made, 50 cal, 1:48, is very light weight and shoots great. I picked it up at an auction for less than any of the other MLs I own. And I am sure it is worth much more than I paid for it.