Rocketman is right. The real issue is how they perform relative to your use profile.
I have owned three Pros and three CQB's, and still have two of each. Happy with all of them. Sold one Pro to a buddy, sold the extra CQB because I want one configured slightly differently and I'll buy it when I see it.
CQB is a very smooth running gun, 30 lpi checkering isn't my favorite but isn't a showstopper either. The gun cycles and feeds smoothly, the recoil impulse is easily managed, and overall the gun feels nimble as a 5" gun gets. I very much like the sight picture on my old CQB pyramid night sights. The dots aren't distracting.
The PRO is a monolithic workhorse. 20 lpi checkering I like, gun is super solid (fits are much tighter). And once well broken in really is smooth. The components are very traditional - novak 3 dots and S&A profile grip safety and such, which wouldn't be my first pick. The recoil cycle feels smoother on a Pro, probably due to its weight and relative tightness. Black-T is competent but the CQB's armor tuff wears a little better. Pro has a heavier trigger.
Both guns are super accurate, both are super competent. Both will serve you well. They have a different presence in the hand, a different visual and dynamic (recoil and handling) experience. Current Wilson production is a step up in cosmetics and execution on top of a gun that runs. The Pro is less refined cosmetically.
I carry one of my CQB's. Rarely carry a PRO. If I wore a badge and busted down doors for a living, the Pro would be a better fit for my usage. Trust them both.
MIM is a non issue in these guns. My carry CQB has almost 40K rounds through it, has the earlier Wilson MIM hammer and sear. I spend zero time worrying about it.
I think the shooting experience is where you make your choice. You live with sight pictures, trigger presses, and control manipulations. Do you like the sights and controls? Does it sit in your hand right? Does it point naturally and feel like an extension of your body? How fast do you get back on target? That's where the decision lies.


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