Bryanr2, I agree with you that there is way too much bickering over a few ounces here or there, and that the feel of the saw is more important. I also compliment your strength and conditioning.
That said, when I was younger and could pump 85 lb dumbells with either hand 12 reps each, and work all day with the moving company hauling pianos and organs up and down 3 story houses w/o getting wiped out, (or moving the old fireproof file cabinets that used to be cement lined) I would agree with you.
Now that I'm over 60, I still stay in good shape, but at the end of the day if I have to do some limbing, I'm starting to really appreciate a lighter weight saw, and a pound lighter makes a big difference to me, especially when fatigue is setting in after a long hot day.
As I have said many times, all of us are different, and the saw that is best for you will depend on the conditions, including your size and strength and what you are cutting and the conditions you are working under (heat, steep slopes, tough wood or soft wood, etc), and what you can fit in your budget.
Recommendations from others should be helpful, but at the end of the day you will have to make the decision that is right for you.