I've had MS handles fail 7 times. After the 4th time (and out of warranty) I learned how to fix them myself (pivot gears and microswitches are cheap). It's a pain in the ass though.
However I agree with the OP, MS handles are much more intuitive. It's always fun to see people who've never been in a M3 try to get in... even better when they can't figure how to get out.