I went with MGW back when they had the "blues" and the "reds". Now I think they are all "orange" (compromise between the blue and the red). I like it. Haven't every owned another brand. I really like the pistol grip knob I got from them too.
i think the mgw doesnt have as good of a feel. the tri-ax "clicks" into place and the centers itself better than the MGW. the 2-3 shift is easier on the tri-ax as well.
i also think the opposite of you, i think the MGW has a longer throw than the tri-ax (i have the orange handle)
I used to have a B&M and liked it. I then went to an MGW and honestly, it felt about the same IMHO. I will admit that I only have about 1k on it and hear that it needs to break in good but.....