Thanks for the extended reply/feedback.
Trying to decide whether to minimize the weight on a saw I already own or buying a lighter replacement saw is the point of my thread. Y'all sold me on the 372 in the first place, so maybe this isn't the best forum to ask the question as most of the comments have predictably been "keep the 372". Not saying the opinions are wrong, just saying. I like the saw, but my back doesn't. That's all. No more no less.
Again, thank you sir and everyone else here for all the helpful comments and opinions.
Edit: this was supposed to be in response to Weedkilla's post on this page. Didn't load for some reason.